Child rights defender to appeal conviction

The camp of child and women's rights advocate Sally Ujano will appeal the ruling of a Taguig court, which found her guilty of the crime of rebellion.

DILG: Canadian 'major player' in P9.6-B drug haul

The government is getting closer to dismantling the drug ring behind the P9.6-billion shabu shipment seized by authorities in Alitagtag, Batangas last month following the arrest of a Canadian suspect, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

PNP sacks 9 SAF members

Two members of the police Special Action Force who were arrested on May 18 for allegedly moonlighting as bodyguards in a village in Muntinlupa City were relieved from their posts along with seven other SAF officials, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced yesterday.

DTI to intensify price monitoring amid anticipated La Nina

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its price monitoring efforts in anticipation of the La Niña weather phenomenon.

Drug probe resource persons cited for lying

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DILG orders Napolcom to strip Guo of police powers

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos has ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to remove the police power of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.

Typhoon possible this May Pagasa

Amid the continuing heat, a typhoon could enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this May and could develop in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

WPS task force eyes environmental case vs China

It is high time that a case is filed against China for its marine environment depredation in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, National Security Council assistant director Jonathan Malaya said yesterday.

Detained foreign tanker now a vessel of interest’ for NICA

The Chinese-manned tanker being held by the Philippine Coast Guard since May 15 is now a \"vessel of interest\" for the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), the PCG said yesterday.

"I was replaced because I was not following instructions’

While he may not have crossed the \"powers that lead,\" his not following instructions eventually did him in, a \"heartbroken\" Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri admitted yesterday, explaining his decision to resign as Senate president to preempt a move by a majority of his colleagues to oust him.

Migz out, Chiz in as Senate chief

Two days before Congress goes on sine die adjournment, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri resigned yesterday as Senate president, as some of his colleagues were reportedly laying the groundwork for his ouster.

P50K for baby: DSWD bares sale of kids online

Facebook pages peddling Filipino children in the guise of adoption have been monitored by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Authority on Child Care (DSWD-NACC).

Gov’t readies 125 PPP projects worth Ps T

BAGUIO CITY - More than 100 projects amounting to over P3 trillion are in the pipeline for implementation through the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

Analysts mixed on timing of BSP rate cut

Local and foreign analysts are divided on whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has room to cut ahead of the US Federal Reserve, as doing so may put pressure on the peso.

Razon to expand Manila Water's reach

Ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. vowed to expand the operations of Manila Water Co. Inc., both locally and abroad, by capitalizing on the group's infrastructure expertise.

Onion prices may drop on bumper harvest

Onion prices are expected to remain stable or to even decline as the government forecasts another record harvest of bulbs in the second quarter, bringing nationwide supply to comfortable level.

BSP wants stricter policies vs erring bank personnel

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to require its supervised financial institutions to have a policy in determining the process and criteria on when to file legal cases against erring personnel, including dismissed directors, officers and employees.

Market seen moving with upward bias

The stock market could regain its momentum this week with investors searching for bargains and fresh leads.

Has ADB done enough to solve global problems?

Nearly six decades ago, about 100,000 civilians and military personnel perished as the Vietnam War escalated, the human spaceflight program Project Gemini was completed and the world witnessed the birth of the automated teller machine.

BOLTS WEATHER C-STAN STORM

For the second time in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup playoffs, a marquee player scored his career high against Meralco.

MAVERICKS RALLY TO DOWN THUNDER

DONCIC, WASHINGTON PROPEL DALLAS TO WEST FINALS

Israel's war minister vows to quit

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NAMFREL opposes BSKE postponement

Poll watchdog National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) is opposing calls to postpone the 2025 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE).

Woman, 2 niblings beaten to death

The bodies of a woman and her two niblings were found in a house in Las Piñas on Saturday afternoon, reportedly beaten to death by the woman's partner.

Teodoro warns hoarders, manipulators ahead of La Nina

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned hoarders and price manipulators against profiting from people's misery as the country transitions to the La Niña weather phenomenon.

Chicken prices up by P10 per kilo DA

The retail price of chicken has increased by P10 per kilo as it is being sold for as high as P230 per kilo compared to the previous P220 per kilo, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Senate to finish RBH6 hearings before break

The 19th Congress is on its last week before adjourning sine die but the Senate subcommittee on constitutional amendments has yet to wrap up public hearings on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH6), seeking to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

NSTC-ROTC bill approval pushed

A two-year mandatory citizen service training for college students is being pushed for approval by 1-Pacman partylist Rep. Mikee Romero.

Pagcor issues 40 licenses to rebranded POGOS

State gaming regulator and operator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

Lawmaker endorses renewal of Meralco legislative franchise

Another official of the House of Representatives has endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country's largest power distribution firm, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), for another 25 years.