The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. issued a statement Saturday clarifying that United States policy regarding dual citizenship remains unchanged, amid circulating online rumors of a potential crackdown. The embassy dispelled claims suggesting that holding dual nationality could jeopardize an individual’s American citizenship or that new restrictions would soon require the renunciation of foreign ties….
The prosecution of the International Criminal Court has formally identified Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, along with several former senior law enforcement and justice officials, as alleged co-perpetrators in the case arising from former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. In the publicly released lesser redacted version of the Document Containing…
The Department of Education has unveiled a proposal to transition the country’s basic education program to a trimester system beginning in School Year 2026-2027. This reform aims to streamline the academic calendar and maximize instructional time by reducing frequent interruptions to the learning process. Under the new framework, the academic year would be divided into…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has officially opened a new Tamaraw Conservation Center in the municipality of Victoria, marking a significant expansion of efforts to protect the Philippines’ critically endangered dwarf buffalo. The facility, situated within the Mindoro Biodiversity Corridor, is designed to serve as a strategic hub for research, habitat monitoring,…
In the complex landscape of modern Filipino romance, the line between a deal-breaker and a do-over is becoming increasingly blurred. While the sting of infidelity is a reality for millions, a surprising spirit of resilience—or perhaps radical hope—defines how the nation views a broken vow. According to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, a…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday advised residents in several parts of the country to prepare for continued rainfall driven by the shear line, the northeast monsoon, and the easterlies. In its 4 a.m. public weather forecast, the state weather bureau reported that the shear line is affecting a broad…
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced Thursday that it will transfer approximately 10,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to a new facility in Nueva Ecija as part of an aggressive decongestion strategy. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. stated that the transfer involves nearly half of…
Authorities arrested a suspected high-value drug personality and recovered approximately P2.3 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation here on Wednesday. Major Geremy Ian Magbanua, Chief of the San Jose de Buenavista Police, identified the suspect as 38-year-old “Mokie,” a resident of Barangay Funda-Dalipe. Magbanua classified the suspect as a high-value individual (HVI)…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to upgrade its law enforcement capabilities by procuring advanced drones equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to track down high-profile fugitives. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Thursday that he has received clearance to acquire the specialized hardware, which…
The Office of the Ombudsman has overhauled its procedural rules to impose a stricter evidentiary standard for criminal filings while significantly accelerating the pace of its investigations. Under the 2026 Revised Rules of Procedure signed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, the agency now requires a higher quantum of evidence to secure convictions and has slashed…