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Duterte arrest long overdue, says human rights lawyer

Manila, March 19 -- Human rights lawyer Dino de Leon on Tuesday described the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a "long overdue" step in holding h... Read More


3,500 hotel jobs open for Filipinos in Croatia

Manila, March 19 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced a government-to-government program with Croatia, offering 3,500 job openings for Filipino hotel workers. In an interview at ... Read More


PBBM reaffirms PH stance vs. nuclear weapons

Manila, March 19 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday reaffirmed the Philippines' stance against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, as he stressed that there would be no winners in a new... Read More


Lawmaker: Desperate Roque evading cases with Netherlands asylum bid

Manila, March 19 -- Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is seeking asylum in the Netherlands as a desperate attempt to evade accountability for his suspected involvement in illegal Philippine... Read More


Japan's new visa centers in PH to start ops April 7

Manila, March 19 -- The Japanese Embassy in Manila announced on Wednesday the opening of its new VFS Global-powered visa centers, which would begin operations on April 7. In an advisory, the embassy ... Read More


De Lima ready to assist ICC trial on Duterte drug war

Manila, March 19 -- Former senator and known Rodrigo Duterte nemesis Leila de Lima is willing to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into alleged crimes against ... Read More


Medialdea 'fell ill,' taken to hospital - PH embassy

Manila, March 19 -- Former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea is receiving medical treatment at a Dutch hospital after he "fell ill" while visiting former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Internat... Read More


Ticket sold in QC wins P100-M Lotto 6/42 jackpot

Manila, March 19 -- A lone bettor from Metro Manila hit the PHP100 million jackpot in Tuesday night's Lotto 6/42 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Wednesday. The winnin... Read More


Ex-village chief tagged as Quezon's 3rd most wanted falls in Bulacan

Manila, March 19 -- A former village chairperson listed as the third most wanted person in Quezon province was arrested in Bulacan, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Wednesday.... Read More


CTBTO exec hails PH contributions to global peace, security

Manila, March 19 -- The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) has lauded the Philippines for its contributions to global peace and security, the Presidential Communications Office... Read More