MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday declined to comment on rumors circulating online that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may have left Metro Manila aboard a yacht. Speaking during a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co refused to confirm or deny the rumors, saying

MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Friday said he is seriously considering filing a libel case against the individuals accusing him of receiving cash-filled luggage, saying the controversy has gone beyond a personal attack and is now disrupting the work of the Senate. Adiong, spokesperson of the House

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region denied claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection operations in Davao City, saying the directive came from the regional office following a landfill accident. In a statement, DENR Region XI said reports linking Marcos to

MANILA, Philippines — “How can an alleged hearing be credible when the essential ingredients of fairness and impartiality are obviously lacking?” Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers made this remark in response to the recent Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, wherein, he said, certain names were publicly mentioned by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ordered the closure of two establishments in Cebu during an operation on Friday, June 5, after they were allegedly found engaging in illegal recruitment activities. The operation forms part of the agency’s intensified campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The closed establishments were identified