MANILA, Philippines — “Don’t be a role model for fugitives,’’ Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday as she urged Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender and face charges for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government has offered a P50-million bounty for the arrest of Dela Rosa, who

SINGAPORE — Filipinos should brace for higher electricity prices as the peso continues to lose ground against the US dollar, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. According to her, the weaker Philippine peso will drive up the import costs of coal, diesel and liquefied natural gas. “So P64 is probably the highest we have

A price-conscious diner in BGC, milestone dining in The Manila Hotel, and professional breadmaking like a Le Cordon Bleu student gain ground in Q4

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday sought to dispel speculation that the aircraft involved in last week’s crash that killed four pilots during training were already aging or had virtually become “flying coffins.” The PAF said its SF-260 training aircraft remained within their prescribed operating limits despite being more than a

MANILA, Philippines — Employees cannot be forced to retire before the compulsory retirement age of 65 without giving clear and voluntary consent to their employers, according to the Supreme Court. In a decision promulgated June 29 and released on Tuesday, the SC’s 1st Division partly granted the petition of Rodolfo Ondevilla, 67, against Colegio de

Halloween may be a night for mischief, but it is no excuse for poor manners

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and soliciting donations. “The DOH wants to clarify that any messages or calls for donations or transactions using the name of the Secretary are not official and false,” it said in a statement. READ:

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during “Undas,” when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit departed loved ones. Ramon Ang-led SMC Infrastructure said it expects vehicle traffic across its tollway network to increase by 10 percent, while Manuel

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The leader of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday invited business leaders and development partners to invest in the region, saying the gains of the peace process must now translate into jobs, better incomes, growing enterprises, and safe and secure communities. “The Bangsamoro is ready to

DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL — The municipal government of Valencia in Negros Oriental province has ordered the temporary closure of trails leading to Mt. Talinis starting on Nov. 1, to give the mountain’s ecosystem time to recover from environmental damage caused by increasing human activities. The measure, contained in Executive Order No. 45 signed by

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — A P1.3-million reward has been put up for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in the Oct. 12 murder of broadcaster Adrian Loterte in Daraga, Albay. Loterte, an anchor of RBN News Television’s online program “Rabas Cun Rabas” and a freelance broadcaster for dwIZ FM, was tending

Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, and Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lieutenant General Michael Logico.

Indonesia and Singapore agreed Tuesday to cooperate more closely to combat the illegal burning of land that has contributed to a toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities across Southeast Asia in recent weeks.

They claim a similar incident occurred in 2015, but no action was taken.

Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas on Wednesday accused the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of harassment.

The Pentagon's latest estimate is tied to the operational costs of carrying out the war, with a projected cost of more than $29 billion to replace expended munitions used in the conflict

With this, the only rebel undang that remains is chieftain of Johol, Muhammed Abdullah.

They say, among others, direct cash assistance can be used according to need.

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Operatives of the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) arrested the region’s fourth most wanted person in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for allegedly sexually abusing his minor stepdaughter. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Sid,” 46, of Sitio Tan-ayan, Barangay Nangka, Bayawan City, was

The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Unite will be shutting down next year.

The Common Legal Representatives of Victims (CLRV) has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III to grant the Prosecution"s request to admit the previously recorded testimonies of three witnesses in the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) welcomed Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) first Airbus A330 flight to Bohol on Tuesday, Oct. 27, marking a milestone in the province’s growing air connectivity and tourism development. The wide-body aircraft arrived at 6:25 a.m. on flight PR1771 from Manila, carrying 150 passengers. It received a water

Celeste Cortesi has given birth to a baby boy!

In the case, the SC finds Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Laguna guilty of illegal dismissal

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Police arrested in Caloocan City on Monday, Oct. 26, a man listed as Leyte’s most wanted person charged with murder, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported. The suspect, identified only as alias “Robin,” 29, of Quezon City, was arrested by personnel of the Dagami Municipal Police Station (MPS) under a warrant

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Eleven former members of extremist groups have surrendered to the military and were presented to the commander of the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade during a ceremony at the headquarters of the 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB) in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Lt. Col. Mark Anthony P.

While Kris Aquino chose to ignore the insensitive remarks made on the "Machong Chismisan" podcast about her son Josh, she made sure to acknowledge the public's overwhelming support for her son.

The Philippines' underlying vulnerability is a structural imbalance between the dollars the country earns and those it spends

Allegations of cartel or collusion must be assessed based on facts, evidence - ministry DG.

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday night to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers" Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).