South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president amid ongoing political turmoil following suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration. In a 5-1 vote, with two justices rejecting the motion entirely, the court ruled that while Han had violated the Constitution by…
Mindanao’s real estate sector is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by infrastructure projects and urban development, according to the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno reported that residential and commercial property demand has surged, particularly in Davao City, where business activities continue to grow. Data shows that condominium occupancy rates in the city…
Nine years after questioning the need for freedom, Mocha Uson—once a staunch Duterte supporter—now laments the supposed death of free expression. Her change in tone reflects the shifting political landscape, with the Marcos administration now cracking down on disinformation, including from former allies. Congress continues to push for penalties against disinformation, with ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin…
Senator Imee Marcos said on Sunday she is uncertain whether she is still part of the administration’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial ticket, following her non-inclusion in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s endorsement speech during a campaign rally in Laguna on March 23. While both Imee and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar were absent from…
De La Salle University bounced back from a second-set collapse to defeat defending champion National University 25-22, 25-27, 25-21, 25-17 in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. The Green Spikers avenged their season-opening loss to the Bulldogs and tied Ateneo for third place with a 5-3…
Bea de Leon played a crucial role in Creamline’s quarterfinal sweep of Chery Tiggo, using her defensive prowess to help the team advance to the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. The middle blocker delivered five kill blocks in both games of the best-of-three series. In Game 2, she shined with 14 points, earning Player of the…
Vietnam and Singapore have officially upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, following a state visit by Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam to the city-state last week. Lam, Vietnam’s most powerful political figure, held talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other senior officials, discussing stronger cooperation in economic development, security,…
Pope Francis, 88, will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, after more than five weeks of treatment for pneumonia and a serious respiratory infection, the Vatican announced. According to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, head of the pope’s medical team, Francis endured four respiratory crises during his stay, two of which were life-threatening. Although his…
Applicants flock to the Department of Migrant Workers job fair at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City on Friday (March 21, 2025). The job fair offered 3,470 job opportunities for women seeking overseas employment. (PNA photo by Marita Moaje) In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held the “Mega Job Fair Para…
Philippine delegation at ITB 2025 The Philippines wrapped up a highly successful participation at Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025, generating P637,404,262.50 million in sales leads, a 30.31% increase from last year. The country’s strong performance reflects its growing appeal as a must-visit destination for a global audience of tour operators, travel agencies, online travel platforms,…