(PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA – A 2001 Senate precedent involving the approval of four international agreements with 13 affirmative votes was raised Wednesday as the impeachment court considers how to compute the two-thirds vote required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri cited the March 19, 2001 Senate…
ISLAMABAD – China has informed foreign embassies of procedures for collecting DNA samples from relatives of foreign nationals still missing after the deadly floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border last month. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said authorities continue search and identification operations in the Xizang Autonomous Region, also known as Tibet. China…
ISTANBUL – Thirteen civilians were injured in ballistic missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on three Saudi cities, according to the Saudi-led coalition. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said the attacks targeted Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Monday, leaving the victims with minor to moderate injuries. Seven homes and two vehicles were also…
(PNA photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – Twenty-four persons with hearing impairment in Ilocos Norte received free hearing aids on Wednesday through a provincial government program aimed at improving communication and participation in daily activities. Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos led the distribution at the Provincial Capitol auditorium. Each hearing aid, valued at Php 40,000, was…
(Screenshot from livestream) MANILA – Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban on Wednesday urged the Senate impeachment court to consider the purpose and practical application of the Constitution, not just a fixed mathematical formula, in determining the votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte Appearing as amicus curiae, or friend of the court, Panganiban questioned…
From smartphones and tablets to smartwatches and earbuds, HONOR devices work together to make digital experiences more convenient every day. Manila, Philippines, September 16, 2026 – HONOR Philippines is making it easier for users to move across smartphones, tablets, wearables, and audio devices through HONOR Connect, an ecosystem feature that links compatible HONOR products for…
The Philippines’ tourism numbers, from visitor arrivals to economic impact, are now at people’s fingertips with the new DOT dashboard. MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has introduced the Philippine Tourism Data Dashboard, an open data platform that gives the public direct, real-time access to the country’s key tourism indicators. At its…
MANILA, Philippines – Even the most seasoned travelers can forget a thing or two when they travel abroad. On a trip that’s supposed to be fun and full of adventure, the last thing anybody wants to deal with is problems that could have been avoided with better preparation and planning. So, here are four things…
August 6, 2026 — Level Infinite unveiled details of its presence at gamescom 2026 as it prepares to return to Cologne with a diverse lineup of games and experiences for attendees to discover throughout the show. Together with its global partner studios, Level Infinite is bringing a broad range of gaming experiences to players, with…
Alex Eala is not slowing down. Just hours after surviving a tense three-set battle in the singles draw, the Filipina tennis sensation is preparing to return to the court—this time beside one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Eala will once again join forces with seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams…