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Escudero backs PBBM call for lifestyle check among gov't officials

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to conduct lifestyle checks on public officials, citing clear cons... Read More


Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas appointed acting Ombudsman

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Dante Vargas as the new acting Ombudsman, Malacanang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer ... Read More


Probers complete evaluation of missing 'sabungeros' case

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed the evaluation stage of its probe into the case of dozens of missing 'sabungeros' (cockfight enthusiasts). "The evaluation of the case... Read More


DA banks on 1st bird flu vaccine to boost poultry sector

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday stressed the benefits of the country's first vaccine against bird flu as the government pushes for food security targets.... Read More


Survey: 8 out of 10 Filipinos trust results of May 2025 polls

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Majority of Filipinos trusted the results of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections, a survey firm said on Wednesday. Based on the Q2 2025 Tugon ng Masa (TNM) Survey by OCTA... Read More


Manila to file charges vs. contractor over community hub demolition

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The city government of Manila is set to file criminal charges against an official of Jelsie Construction and Supply, Inc. for the "illegal" demolition of the Rizal Avenue Sports Ath... Read More


Thailand cracks down on illegal firearms

Bangkok, Aug. 27 -- The Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced on August 26 that a ten-day nationwide sweep this month netted more than 5,200 suspects in over 6,300 cases linked to illegal firearms and exp... Read More


PH, Aussie troops conduct live fire drill in N. Ecija

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- Philippine Army (PA) troops and their counterparts from the Australian Army on Wednesday carried out a joint live fire exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsays... Read More


DENR eyes sanctions vs. projects sans environmental permits

MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking into imposing administrative sanctions against projects and contractors operating without the required environm... Read More


Semiconductor industry creating jobs for Bangladeshi graduates

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) says the country's semiconductor sector is emerging as a major source of jobs for the rising number of Computer Science and E... Read More