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House prosecutors: VP Sara 'hitman' remark betrayal of public trust

Manila, July 8 -- The House prosecution panel on Wednesday argued that Vice President Sara Duterte's statement about an arrangement with a hitman to kill President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. if she were ... Read More


Marcos names ex-DBP chief as presidential aide for Visayas

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to administer the oath on Wednesday to former Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) chairperson Philip Lo as Secretary of the Office of t... Read More


VP Duterte urged to explain grave threats, unexplained wealth

Manila, July 8 -- The prosecution believes Vice President Sara Z. Duterte herself should explain Article 4, or the article on grave threats, and the article on unexplained wealth because she is the pe... Read More


PBBM appoints Benhur Abalos as Cabinet secretary

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Interior secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. as Cabinet secretary, Malacanang announced Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Cla... Read More


Palace to VP Sara: Filipinos want answers, not legal technicalities

Manila, July 8 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said Vice President Sara Duterte's brief appearance on the second day of her impeachment trial fell short of what the public wants to hear, noting that Filipi... Read More


Inday slightly intensifies; signal no. 1 still up in Luzon areas

Manila, July 8 -- Super Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) slightly intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph, t... Read More


'Stand-off capability' part of PH deterrence plan - Teodoro

Manila, July 8 -- Acquiring and installing a "stand-off capability", or the ability to detect and engage targets at long range without being targeted in return, is part of the country's deterrence pos... Read More


DFA raises concern over China missile test; calls for restraint

Manila, July 8 -- The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday raised concerns over China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific and called for restraint and transparency.... Read More


OCD units in 'heightened alert' for ST Inday

Manila, July 8 -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) national and regional units, especially those in extreme Northern Luzon, have been on "blue alert" or "heightened monitoring" for the past few days in p... Read More


PBBM: Wage hike in regions under review; recommendations out by Sept

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the Regional Tripartite Wage Boards are reviewing possible wage adjustments in their respective areas. Speaking to reporters duri... Read More