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NBI probe on Taguig flood control projects within mandate

Manila, July 20 -- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Fredderick Vida on Monday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is acting within its mandate to investigate alleged ghost flood contr... Read More


Next AFP chief to focus on beefing up external defense capabilities

Manila, July 20 -- Pending the announcement on the next Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, he is expected to focus towards having a "credible deterrence building measures" to further impr... Read More


DFA: Violence vs PH personnel at Ayungin 'unacceptable'

Manila, July 20 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it is currently coordinating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to gather details regarding a recent incident at A... Read More


Impeachment court ruling 'big win' for Filipinos - prosecution

Manila, July 20 -- The House prosecution panel on Monday night welcomed the Senate impeachment court's decision granting its requests to subpoena Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's bank, financial and t... Read More


DMW: 2 Filipino seafarers killed, 12 injured in Black Sea attacks

Manila, July 20 -- Two Filipino seafarers have been killed, 12 were injured, and one remains missing after a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea amid heightened tension due to the... Read More


Lazaro: ASEAN human rights agenda must be 'tangible, actionable'

Manila, July 20 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro reaffirmed on Monday the Philippines' commitment to an "ASEAN-owned and ASEAN-led" approach to the promotion and protection of human rig... Read More


PH looking at 5 fighter jet suppliers for air defense modernization

Manila, July 20 -- The Philippines is currently looking at around five possible suppliers for its multirole fighter (MRF) program, aimed to beef up defensive capabilities of the Philippine Air Force (... Read More


No Ombudsman record of Sen. Padilla counter affidavit

Manila, July 20 -- The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday said its records do not show that Senator Robinhood Padilla filed a counter affidavit in the obstruction of justice charges lodged against him ... Read More


DND condemns Chinese assault vs. PH personnel in Ayungin Shoal

Manila, July 20 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) strongly condemned the latest act of "violence and harassment" committed by China Coast Guard (CCG) members against Philippine Navy (PN) per... Read More


PH pushes for nuclear-weapon states' accession to SEANWFZ Protocol

Manila, July 20 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the critical importance of regional solidarity during the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Commission meet... Read More