MANILA, Philippines — Authorities stopped 53 school shootings being planned in South Cotabato right after the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School that left three students dead, including the 16-year-old shooter. “That night, that week, there were 53 planned school shootings in South Cotabato, and we stopped all of that,” Interior Secretary Jonvic

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s budget for next year is morphing into a “politics-centered” spending plan, a budget watchdog warned on Thursday as it accused lawmakers of channeling funds into projects susceptible to political patronage and appearing to have redistributed funding based on political motives. The budget bill passed on second reading by the House

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday withheld calling Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste a “fugitive from justice” in connection with his criminal case, saying only the court may officially put that tag on an accused. The DOJ’s clarification was directed at the statement made by National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag

Suspect, 16, was victim’s classmate, cops say as investigations continue.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) rewarded 28 civilian informants with a total of P9.15 million for information that officials said led to major drug seizures, the dismantling of a clandestine laboratory and the eradication of marijuana plantations nationwide. “These informants may remain behind the scenes, but the information they provided have

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar crossed over to the Senate majority on Thursday, bringing the bloc’s membership to 14 and securing his chairmanship of the powerful public works committee, a move that came amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and two years before his reelection bid. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel

A festive and solemn atmosphere can be felt across the capital, recalling the historic moment 72 years ago when victorious troops entered Hà Nội to take over the capital.

Psychology is not—and has never been—apolitical. Psychology is part of our everyday lives because all of us have a mind. Society influences how we think, and how we think shapes society