As the Philippines grapples with rising global economic tensions and the threat of recession, business leaders and political advocates are calling for a shift in the country’s foreign policy to foster stronger economic ties with China. At the Pandesal Forum…
Filipino Muslims are officially observing Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) today, March 31, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This announcement was made on Sunday by Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, who confirmed that…
Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics is warning parents and children against buying a Roblox-inspired toy found to contain dangerous levels of lead and other hazardous chemicals. In a recent market monitoring activity, the group purchased a mini-action figure from a Quezon…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte spoke candidly during his journey to The Hague, acknowledging the legal challenges he faces related to his controversial war on drugs, which has led to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “I’m…
Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo dismissed a sedition complaint filed against his erstwhile boss as “foolish,” claiming ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remark about killing senators was simply a joke. “Ano ba itong bansa natin? Hindi ka na pwedeng magbiro?”…
Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics is calling on content creators and online sellers to remove social media posts, advertisements, and listings promoting banned skin-lightening products containing hazardous mercury. Recent monitoring by the group found these illegal products widely advertised on platforms…
A U.S. Embassy vehicle with diplomatic plates was ticketed on Friday morning for illegally using the EDSA Busway along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City. The driver, an American, failed to present a valid license and instead showed his diplomatic passport,…
Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, convenor of political coalition 1Sambayan, warned a few days before the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte that the effort would likely reset to zero due to procedural and political…
Lawyer and civic leader Ferdinand Topacio on Monday criticized the government’s handling of a recent espionage incident, calling it “clumsy” and “amateurish.” Speaking at a press conference at Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City, Topacio voiced concerns that the accusations…
Diplomats, government officials, and Filipino-Chinese community leaders gathered in Manila on January 19 to usher in the Chinese New Year, marking a significant occasion with renewed hopes for prosperity and strengthened ties between the Philippines and China. This year, the…
