Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (left) and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla (right) conduct a press briefing with other officials in Malacañan Palace on January 13, 2025. — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on

PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTOA PHILIPPINE senator on Monday called on the Marcos administration to file new cases before an international court and to build on its alliances to deter Beijing’s aggression after the largest Chinese Coast Guard ship was seen patrolling the disputed areas in

X.COM/ZALDYCO_THE House of Representatives on Monday declared the chairmanship of the chamber’s Appropriations committee, tasked to deliberate measures concerning government spending, as “vacant.”Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos III, during Monday’s session, moved to declare post vacant, which

DMW FACEBOOK PAGETHE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to remain vigilant against ‘third country recruitment’ schemes orchestrated by illegal recruiters and syndicates operating on social media platforms. Reports from the Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, have flagged possible human trafficking

REUTERSPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ensure the swift delivery of all forms of support to farmers to prevent any gaps during the planting season, according to his office.“There should be no significant delays to the implementation

SSS FACEBOOK PAGEA LABOR alliance on Monday asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to defer the planned 1% increase in Social Security System (SSS) premiums scheduled to take effect this month, citing the hike is unjustified given the government’s failure to fulfill its legal obligation

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE SUPREME Court (SC) ruled that a lack of campaign funds does not justify branding a political hopeful as a nuisance candidate, emphasizing it undermines the constitutional right to equal access to opportunities for public service.In a decision promulgated on July 30, 2024,

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA FORMER Ilocos Sur governor’s name would stay on the ballots for the 2025 national and local elections in May despite his late withdrawal, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday.Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” C. Singson said he would withdraw

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA LAWMAKER on Monday said a memorandum issued by the Philippine jail management bureau is tantamount to red-tagging, which could open the agency to lawsuits if not retracted.The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) last week issued a memorandum ordering jail wardens

BAGUIO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed laws establishing the Baguio City Sports High School and Baguio City High School for the Arts, catering to talented youth in Baguio, the Cordilleras, and across Northern Luzon.On Jan. 3,  Mr. Marcos signed Republic Act

COTABATO CITY — Ten individuals were badly injured in a road accident involving a tricycle and a light truck carrying a ton of assorted fishes in Barangay Palian in Tupi, South Cotabato on Sunday.The accident left the driver of the light truck, Almasri L. Guiapal