The Australian guided-missile frigate HMAS Toowoomba arrived at Naval Operating Base Subic on February 13 for a four-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Philippines and Australia. The visit, which concludes on February 16, comes as the two nations continue to deepen defense ties under their Strategic Partnership. Philippine Fleet commander Rear…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Saturday issued a firm denial of any involvement in the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs” after he was officially named as a “co-perpetrator” in documents released by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The senator’s statement follows the publication of the ICC Prosecution’s “Document Containing the Charges” against former President Rodrigo…
The death toll from the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 has officially risen to 54 after recovery teams retrieved another body from the wreckage over the weekend. The grim discovery comes as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local authorities continue to grapple with the aftermath of one of the region’s deadliest maritime…
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…