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House leaders: Move to stop Duterte trial strips chance to see evidence

MANILA, Philippines — Any move that would derail or stop the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will strip the people of the chance to see and assess the evidence against the country’s second-highest official, leaders of the House of Representatives said on Tuesday. In a statement, Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V said the

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Trans students gain uniform choices, but barriers remain

“Belle” Kasing never got to wear the school uniform that reflected who she truly was. Assigned male at birth, Belle wanted to wear the girls’ uniform in line with her gender expression. But when she was in high school, such accommodation was unusual and easy to ignore. Like many transgender students then, she was expected

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PNP ‘exhausting all means’ to have peaceful end to Edsa rally

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it will “exhaust all means” to end the rally reportedly mounted by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) without a permit at the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Monument on Tuesday. “Obviously, it will not be indefinite, but we are with the DILG in assessing

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TIMELINE: What led to Rodante Marcoleta’s plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of protesters gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument on Tuesday, June 30, as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) expressed support for Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is set to be charged with plunder before the Sandiganbayan. The non-bailable case against Marcoleta is related to the P75 million in donations that the

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PNP on ‘no-permit’ INC rally: Respect for rule of law must be consistent

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained that respect for the rule of law “must be consistent” as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) mounted several rallies in Metro Manila on Tuesday. “The exercise of any right comes with the responsibility to observe the law. Compliance with the legal requirements governing public assemblies, including

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PSC restores original age bracket for Batang Pinoy National Finals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is bringing back the younger age bracket for this year’s Batang Pinoy National Finals, allowing more aspiring athletes to compete on the national stage when the multi-sport event unfolds this December in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The annual grassroots sports spectacle is expected to gather more

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Venezuela earthquakes: Deaths top 1,700; US reopens port for aid

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela – The US military reopened a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the death toll from last week’s devastating twin earthquakes surpassed 1,700 with tens of thousands still reported missing. Five days after powerful back-to-back quakes flattened entire neighborhoods in the coastal state of La Guaira, the task of recovering

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Tips on how to stay safe from floods

As heavy rains and tropical cyclones continue to affect many parts of the country each year, flooding remains one of the most common and destructive natural hazards.  While floods can happen with little warning, knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency can help save lives and reduce the risk of injury and

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Meneses leads Cebu Greats past Quezon City in MPBL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mark Meneses once again proved why he remains one of the Cebu Greats’ most reliable scoring leaders, powering his team to a 74-61 victory over the Quezon City Black Bulls in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Monday, June 29. Meneses delivered an all-around performance worthy of Best Player

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