Oriental Mindoro farmers gain new outlet in QC market

MANILA, Philippines — Two bus terminals in Manila will be summoned by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fix their facilities and improve the passenger experience, new Transport chief Vince Dizon said on Wednesday.  Dizon inspected Ohayami Trans, Florida Bus Terminal, and Victory Liner in Sampaloc, Manila ahead of the expected influx of passengers for

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that some Philippine officials may be involved. At a press conference on Wednesday, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said the agency

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution rested its case Wednesday, wrapping up its presentation of evidence in the trial of one of 14 graft cases filed against Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang before the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division. According to special prosecutors, Ang allegedly had a stake in a construction firm that won P214 million worth

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bid farewell to Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines, who concludes his tour of duty on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

MANILA, Philippines – The lawyers of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have again knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, seeking to reverse its earlier ruling and grant the lawmaker protection against any attempt to arrest and surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Atty. Israelito Torreon’s law firm submitted a manifestation dated

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Lawyers representing victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war have backed prosecutors’ bid to admit three testimonies in the crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court. In Cebu City, defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering for their

The Noel Bazaar is set to return to the World Trade Center in Pasay City from November 25 to 30, offering shoppers a variety of products ahead of the Christmas season.

ILIGAN CITY — The municipal government of Poona-Piagapo in Lanao del Norte turned over nine high-powered loose firearms to the Philippine Army as part of its efforts to strengthen peace and security and pave the way for a more progressive municipality. The turnover was held on Monday at the headquarters of the Army’s 44th Infantry

On September 28, 2025, Republic Act No. 12309, or the “Free Funeral Services Act,” lapsed into law after 30 days without President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature. This law institutionalized the Department of Social Welfare and Development"s (DSWD) funeral assistance initiative through its Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur —  Police arrested 14 persons wanted by the law, including two listed as most wanted at the city and municipal levels, in a series of coordinated manhunt operations across the Caraga region on Monday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) director, said the operations led to the

MANILA, Philippines — 67 of the 77 fatalities in the MV June Aster ferry fire have been identified, Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Geronimo Tuvilla said on Wednesday.  During Sen. Raffy Tulfo’s Senate committee on public safety hearing, Tuvilla gave updates on the tragedy which occurred last September 9 or a month and three weeks ago

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday launched hotlines for the public to report verifiable information on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since November last year. The move followed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s announcement last Friday of a P50-million