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Las Piñas solon backs PDEA call for national anti-drug task force
MANILA, Philippines — Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos has endorsed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) request to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the creation of a national…
NUJP CDO launches drive to shield journalists
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Amid continuing reports of harassment and government interference, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Cagayan de Oro Chapter has launched a campaign to protect media…
Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments…
Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments…
Agusan del Sur solon hits gov’t agricultural soil practices
PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR — Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Adolph Edward “Eddiebong” Plaza scored Monday morning the “systematic breakdown” of the government to improve agricultural productivity through proper…
Ernie Gawilan wins PH’s first gold in 2026 Asian Para Games
NAGOYA—Filipino swim ace Ernie Gawilan won the Philippines’ first gold medal at the 5th Asian Para Games in the Rainbow Pool at Nagoya City General Gymnasium. The 35-year-old Davao City native, who has underdeveloped…
Classes at Ateneo de Zamboanga continue amid tighter security
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Classes were not suspended at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School Department on Monday, but campus administrators, with the help of the police, elevated internal…
EJ Obiena sticks up for under-fire Alex Eala
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena came to the defense of Alex Eala, who’s been facing criticism over her recent string of early exits. In a lengthy post on social media, Obiena spoke broadly about…
Marcoleta protests bid to field notary public as witness, Ombudsman sees 2027 case resolution
The camp of Senator Rodante Marcoleta flagged the prosecution"s attempt to present the attorney who notarized the deed of donations worth P75 million for Marcoleta"s campaign expenses.
De Lima honors late ex-solon Raul Daza: He was a ‘reassuring presence’
MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday honored late former Northern Samar Rep. Raul Daza by recalling his “reassuring presence” when she was imprisoned, noting how the latter was once…
