MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday said the Senate won’t place Sen. Jinggoy Estrada under its protective custody, emphasizing that otherwise, it will defy its own position. Matibag made the comment during a Monday press ambush when asked how the Senate would handle Estrada if he sought refuge

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending champions SR&T Industrial Supply opened their Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup campaign on a high note after pulling away from Peralta Design Services, 75-59, on Sunday, May 31, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. SR&T leaned on a balanced attack, with three players finishing in double figures.

MANILA – Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Monday warned of a potential Senate clash if the majority bloc bypasses proper procedure to force a vote on a rule allowing remote participation and voting. Following last week’s walkout over proposed rule amendments, Tulfo said the minority bloc is fully prepared for any move by the majority when

Explosive scoring displays took center stage on Sunday, May 31, as several players delivered stellar outings in the ongoing Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to strengthen defense ties on Monday to help bolster maritime security in the region and maintain peace in the disputed South China Sea. The Southeast Asian countries are among the nations in the region — including China — to lay claims to the Spratly chain, which sits

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee will continue its inquiry into the alleged flood control anomalies on Thursday, June 4. “Please be informed that the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) will conduct its ninth inquiry in aid of legislation on Thursday,” a notice addressed to senators read. The

COTABATO CITY — Police intercepted at least P1.3 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two individuals at a checkpoint in Barangay Dulangan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on June 1. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) director, said law enforcers discovered the contraband concealed in a white Nissan

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada faces the media on Monday after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered his arrest over plunder and graft cases filed against him in connection with alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The arrest warrant was issued days after the Office of the Ombudsman filed charges against Estrada and several former

        MANILA, Philippines— Sen. Jinggoy Estrada  on Monday announced that he would voluntarily surrender to the police, following the warrant of arrest  issued by the Sandiganbayan. Estrada is facing plunder and graft charges in connection with  the flood control projects scandal.  READ: Sandiganbayan issues plunder warrant vs Estrada, Bonoan, co-accused “I will

BAGUIO CITY — A woman was confirmed killed, and at least 95 other people were injured after two buses and an SUV collided along Marcos Highway in Sitio Caucalan, Barangay Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet, on May 30. In a report late Sunday, May 31, the Tuba Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said the