LABRADOR, Pangasinan – This western Pangasinan town has declared July 12 every year as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to commemorate the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award and honor the country’s diplomatic victory. Labrador Mayor Noel Uson signed Executive Order No. 41 on Tuesday, citing the significance of July 12, 2016, when the Permanent Court of

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group National Capital Region (PNP-CIDG NCR) announced its readiness to serve court-issued arrest warrants against high-ranking government officials. This came amid the impending plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in connection with a P75-million donation to him when he was still a congressman before his

SANTA CLARA, United States — Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark “Silencer” celebration. Balogun twice put the ball in the net in the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, whipping out James’s signature dance move

TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez has proposed wide-ranging measures to improve school safety and child protection, as a direct response to the June 22 mass shooting at San Jose National High School, which resulted in three student fatalities and 20 injuries. Romualdez unveiled the proposals during a consultative meeting on Tuesday,

MANILA, Philippines — A Hong Kong-bound flight was temporarily held up at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Thursday morning due to a “security concern.” Philippine Airlines (PAL) confirmed the incident in a statement, but did not specify the security concern. READ: Bomb threat at NAIA delays a flight to Japan “[PAL] confirms that

IRIGA CITY, Camarines Sur — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) has given the city government of Iriga P5 million for the construction of its first community-based drug rehabilitation center. The facility will rise at the New Government Center 2 in Barangay Sta. Elena. DDB Executive Director Earl P. Saavedra personally turned over the check to

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines’ new status as an upper-middle-income country is an affirmation of the effectiveness of the government’s economic policies and validation of the resilience of Filipinos. The World Bank announced that the Philippines is now among the group of economies with gross national income per capita

MANILA, Philippines — A retired rear admiral may face “grave coercion” charges for pointing a firearm at a driver who parked in front of his property, Mandaluyong Police chief, PCol. Reynan Patam said on Thursday. The possible charges were revealed in a Senate panel hearing after a viral video of retired Navy Rear Admiral Ramon

TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Northern Samar is moving to institutionalize a “Right to Care” policy that would allow qualified residents to designate a trusted person to make health care decisions on their behalf during medical emergencies when they are unable to communicate. The proposed ordinance, now under deliberation by the Northern Samar Sangguniang

STEM Student Experiences Fear and Anxiety After Hearing Cracking Sounds in School Building  A STEM student from Palawan National School continues to experience fear and anxiety after a frightening incident inside a school building during class hours.  The student was among those who reportedly heard unusual cracking sounds coming from the structure while classes were ongoing on ... Read more

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