News Roundup 29 January 2024
Marcos, Romualdez lash out at Dutertes for ‘drug addict’ accusation | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — In a ...
Jan 29, 2024 • 4 min Read
Marcos, Romualdez lash out at Dutertes for ‘drug addict’ accusation | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — In a ...
Jan 29, 2024 • 4 min Read
Marcos, Duterte supporters rally as family rift deepens | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Supporters of Philipp...
Jan 28, 2024 • 5 min Read
UN rapporteur visits 3 red-tagged political prisoners in Tacloban | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Human right...
Jan 27, 2024 • 4 min Read
‘Polvoron’ campaign emerges amid Marcos-Duterte political tussle | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Pro-Dute...
Jan 26, 2024 • 4 min Read
Only amendments, not constitutional revision allowed in people’s initiative — Carpio | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Phil...
Jan 25, 2024 • 4 min Read
After being ‘unbothered,’ Tokhang chief Dela Rosa admits fear of going to jail | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippine...
Jan 24, 2024 • 4 min Read
Marcos vows to actively thwart ICC access to gov’t information | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — President Fe...
Jan 23, 2024 • 4 min Read
Romualdez sidesteps allegation he ordered People’s Initiative signature drive | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippin...
Jan 22, 2024 • 4 min Read
China tells Pinoy fishers: Return West Philippine Sea shell catch | PHILSTAR.COM – China Coast Guard accosts Pinoys in...
Jan 21, 2024 • 4 min Read
Jinggoy guilty of bribery, cleared of ‘pork’ plunder | INQUIRER.NET – The antigraft court on Friday convicted...
Jan 20, 2024 • 3 min Read
Influence ops target journalists, expert as China vessels patrol West Philippine Sea | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippi...
Jan 19, 2024 • 4 min Read
Workers slam ‘anti-people’ impounding of unconsolidated jeepneys starting February 1 | PHILSTAR.COM – MANI...
Jan 18, 2024 • 4 min Read
‘All about greed’: Motives of Cha-cha proponents questioned | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Minority ...
Jan 17, 2024 • 4 min Read
Ralph Recto named as new Finance secretary | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto h...
Jan 11, 2024 • 4 min Read
Acorda files cybercrime raps vs vlogger over spread of destab rumors | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Phil...
Jan 08, 2024 • 4 min Read
Acop wants no irregularity in PUV modernization: Not a whiff of corruption | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — A ...
Jan 07, 2024 • 4 min Read
Philippines, US conduct 2nd joint maritime patrol in West Philippine Sea | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The ...
Jan 04, 2024 • 5 min Read
Traslacion 2024: No fly zone over City of Manila; signal jamming eyed | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Authori...
Jan 03, 2024 • 4 min Read
SC approves procedural rules on anti-terror law | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Monday s...
Jan 01, 2024 • 4 min Read
ASEAN foreign ministers urge peace, restraint amid South China Sea tensions | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — T...
Dec 31, 2023 • 4 min Read
Protecting Philippine sovereignty a shared duty – DND chief | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secreta...
Dec 30, 2023 • 4 min Read
Coast Guard: Professionalism, firm defense of PH amid challenging 2023 | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — The Ph...
Dec 29, 2023 • 4 min Read
Yearender: COA exposes Dutertes’ predilection for confidential funds | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — I...
Dec 28, 2023 • 5 min Read
SC upholds conviction of Manila cops for robbery | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) ...
Dec 27, 2023 • 5 min Read
PH ‘restrained, responsible’ in West PH Sea row — Nat’l Security Council | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines ...
Dec 26, 2023 • 4 min Read
US-Canada military center ‘tracks’ Santa for 68th year | INQUIRER.NET – WASHINGTON–A joint US-Canadian military ...
Dec 25, 2023 • 5 min Read
No merry Christmas: Hefty oil price hike seen next week | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Hefty price increases...
Dec 23, 2023 • 4 min Read
De Lima questions DOJ’s refusal to transfer 11 inmate-witnesses from Sablayan to Bilibid | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA...
Dec 22, 2023 • 4 min Read
NTC suspends SMNI operations for 30 days | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines (Updated 7:42 p.m.) — The Nation...
Dec 21, 2023 • 4 min Read
Defense chief rebukes China, says no country has condemned the Philippines over SCS | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippin...
Dec 20, 2023 • 4 min Read
‘Laban ng lahat’: Civilian role in kicking China out of PH waters growing, crucial | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philip...
Dec 19, 2023 • 5 min Read
2,725 new COVID-19 cases recorded as holiday season approaches | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Department...
Dec 18, 2023 • 4 min Read
China is ‘converting South China Sea into a lake of China,’ says Teodoro | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — ...
Dec 15, 2023 • 4 min Read
UN experts call for urgent creation of nat’l body vs torture | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Experts from t...
Dec 14, 2023 • 4 min Read
Groups say COP28 deal a start, but not enough for climate-vulnerable nations | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — ...
Dec 13, 2023 • 4 min Read
UK condemns China’s ‘unsafe, escalatory’ actions in West Philippine Sea | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines —...
Dec 12, 2023 • 4 min Read
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines sai...
Dec 11, 2023 • 5 min Read
NTF-WPS condemns China’s dangerous maneuvers, water cannon attack | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — The ...
Dec 10, 2023 • 4 min Read
China Coast Guard targets BFAR ship with water cannon near Scarborough Shoal | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines —&...
Dec 09, 2023 • 4 min Read
Security forces nab alleged accomplice linked to Marawi bombing | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:4...
Dec 08, 2023 • 4 min Read
Bill seeking to revoke SMNI franchise filed in House, set for deliberation | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — A ...
Dec 07, 2023 • 4 min Read
President Marcos has full backing of AFP – Brawner | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines— President Ferdinand “Bo...
Dec 06, 2023 • 4 min Read
De Lima appointed Liberal Party spokesperson | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party has designated...
Dec 05, 2023 • 4 min Read
Anonymous accounts flood WPS discourse with ‘CIA agent’ accusations vs PCG spox | PHILSTAR.COM –MANILA, Philippine...
Dec 04, 2023 • 5 min Read
Strong indications of ‘foreign element’ in Marawi bomb attack — DND | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines...
Dec 03, 2023 • 4 min Read
PH, France begin talks on visiting forces deal— Teodoro | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and...
Dec 02, 2023 • 4 min Read
China using ‘information operations’ to turn Filipinos against each other — Año | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA...
Dec 01, 2023 • 5 min Read
NUPL, Rise Up to Marcos: Accept ICC ad hoc jurisdiction | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand M...
Nov 30, 2023 • 4 min Read
House joint panel swiftly passes resolutions urging ICC cooperation | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Resolutio...
Nov 29, 2023 • 4 min Read
Opposition to ICC return supports ex-president Duterte — De Lima | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines (Updated ...
Nov 28, 2023 • 4 min Read
De Lima seeks full probe of raps vs 2 ex-DOJ chiefs | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Leila de Lima...
Nov 27, 2023 • 4 min Read
De Lima urges probe of former Justice chiefs after CA ruling | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Former senator L...
Nov 26, 2023 • 4 min Read
Bongbong Marcos: Gov’t studying possible return to ICC | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand ...
Nov 24, 2023 • 4 min Read
Remulla to discuss with other gov’t execs House resolution on ICC probe | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Jus...
Nov 23, 2023 • 5 min Read
Rights groups urge lawmakers to support resolutions on ICC probe | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Human rights...
Nov 22, 2023 • 4 min Read
Non-opposition House lawmakers join calls for Marcos to support ICC probe vs Duterte | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippi...
Nov 21, 2023 • 4 min Read
Comelec probing Smartmatic’s alleged meeting with a candidate’s team in 2022 | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines ...
Nov 20, 2023 • 4 min Read
House exec tells ex-President Duterte: Spare AFP, PNP from ‘intrigues’ | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Ho...
Nov 19, 2023 • 3 min Read
DOST reminds public: Participate in earthquake, tsunami drills | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Department of ...
Nov 18, 2023 • 4 min Read
House resolution supporting ICC probe of Duterte could be sent to committee soon — Castro | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, P...
Nov 16, 2023 • 4 min Read
Leila de Lima’s lawyers say she’s interested in helping ICC | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. L...
Nov 15, 2023 • 4 min Read
After 6 years, De Lima free as court okays bail | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — “Finally, freedom!” These...
Nov 14, 2023 • 4 min Read
As De Lima walks free, rights defenders declare time’s up for accusers, jailers | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines...
Nov 13, 2023 • 5 min Read
Jailed doc firm on his innocence in negligence case till the very end | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — As the ...
Nov 12, 2023 • 4 min Read
More intelligence funds sought after latest Ayungin water cannon incident | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Law...
Nov 11, 2023 • 4 min Read
Philippines files protest vs China over Ayungin Shoal water cannon incident | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — T...
Nov 10, 2023 • 4 min Read
After Congress pushback, Sara withdraws confidential funds request | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Vice Presi...
Nov 09, 2023 • 5 min Read
Demoted again: House removes Arroyo from deputy speaker position | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The House of...
Nov 07, 2023 • 4 min Read
Lawmaker exits PDP-Laban to name Rodrigo Duterte as ‘threat’ to House | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Fir...
Nov 06, 2023 • 4 min Read
AFP chief warns troops vs joining ‘destabilization’ | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Alleged efforts to ou...
Nov 05, 2023 • 4 min Read
Tycoon, Marcos boyhood pal Laurel gets agri post | INQUIRER.NET – After 16 months since he assumed office, President M...
Nov 04, 2023 • 4 min Read
China’s disinfo campaign shows growing unease about Philippines’ WPS actions | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Phil...
Nov 03, 2023 • 4 min Read
Philippines does not need Chinese permission to operate at Bajo de Masinloc — DFA | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippin...
Nov 02, 2023 • 3 min Read
Congress to hold joint session for Japan PM Kishida | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Both chambers of Con...
Nov 02, 2023 • 4 min Read
Pro-China narratives from Filipinos exist — PCG spox Tarriela | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Philippi...
Oct 31, 2023 • 4 min Read
Pick doers during past crises, House reps urge voters in barangay, SK polls | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — S...
Oct 29, 2023 • 4 min Read
2 Pogos raided in Pasay City; trafficking victims rescued | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Trafficking victims...
Oct 28, 2023 • 5 min Read
PH, US up military pact after China’s ‘serious escalations’ in WPS | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — The ...
Oct 27, 2023 • 4 min Read
Philippine Fleet tests missile, drones in West PH Sea | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to bolster its...
Oct 26, 2023 • 5 min Read
BRP Sierra Madre a symbol of PH sovereignty that China wants to destroy | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines—The BRP...
Oct 25, 2023 • 5 min Read
Castro pursues criminal charges vs ex-president Duterte over death threats | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Re...
Oct 24, 2023 • 3 min Read
DND: China’s move in WPS a ‘serious escalation of illegal activities’ | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — P...
Oct 23, 2023 • 4 min Read
Chinese vessels collide with Philippine boats on resupply mission | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines (Update 1:...
Oct 22, 2023 • 6 min Read
Philippines mulls raising alert level for Lebanon amid Israel tensions | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Ph...
Oct 21, 2023 • 4 min Read
Philippines bans military from using AI image generators due to ‘security risks’ | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippi...
Oct 20, 2023 • 4 min Read
People Power revolt holiday essential to preserve memory of fight vs Marcos dictatorship — group | PHILSTAR.COM – MA...
Oct 19, 2023 • 4 min Read
Lawmakers renew call for ICC probe after Duterte’s admission of funding Davao killings | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, ...
Oct 18, 2023 • 4 min Read
DND approves acquisition of new transport aircraft | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National...
Oct 17, 2023 • 4 min Read
2 witnesses in last drug rap vs De Lima withdraw testimonies | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — Two witnesses re...
Oct 16, 2023 • 5 min Read
House party chiefs tell Duterte: Stop the threats | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — In a bold and unprecedented...
Oct 15, 2023 • 4 min Read
Marcos admin slammed for excluding Edsa anniv in 2024 holidays | INQUIRER.NET – SAN LUIS, Pampanga — Sen. Risa Honti...
Oct 14, 2023 • 4 min Read
Castro: Removal of People Power anniv as holiday part of efforts to revise history? INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines...
Oct 13, 2023 • 4 min Read
Ex-pres. Duterte’s statements a direct threat to Rep. Castro’s life — group | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines...
Oct 12, 2023 • 4 min Read
OVP, DepEd, 3 other offices lose P1.2B in secret funds | INQUIRER.NET – MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Du...
Oct 11, 2023 • 4 min Read
House scraps confidential funds for OVP, DepEd, DICT, DA, DFA | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Office of t...
Oct 10, 2023 • 3 min Read
DMW says Filipino wounded in Israel-Gaza war | PHILSTAR.COM – MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Worker...
Oct 09, 2023 • 4 min Read