Taguig ‘meddling’ on reclamation inspection hit
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has accused the Taguig local government of blocking the investigation by his office of alleged illegal reclamation activities in the city.
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PPA orders rehab of risk-prone ports
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has committed to elevate the resilience capacity of ports by raising their ground levels and turning to sturdier materials to survive calamities.
Remulla: VP Sara sought jail stay, handcuff photos
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp initially wanted her to be arrested and jailed at Camp Crame, asking about detention arrangements, including food, before deciding to proceed to the court to post bail, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remull...
With No. 1 ranking secured, Rybakina eyes more Grand Slam glory
NEW YORK, United States — Elena Rybakina will rise to No. 1 in the world rankings for the first time after reaching the US Open semifinals, but for the Kazakh star, the chance at a third Grand Slam title remains her most pressing concern.
TESDA Women’s Center
As we celebrated the First TESDA GAD (Gender and Development) awards, we are reminded of two women who, back in the day, were already advocating for women empowerment and working for gender equality – Helena Z. Benitez and Leticia Ramos-Shanani. We honored both at the modest cele...
Lady Gaga welcomes 1st child with fiance: US media
LOS ANGELES, United States — Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
WASHINGTON, United States — The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.
Faultless Duplantis, hungry Ingebrigtsen shine at inaugural Ultimate
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Seasoned Scandinavian campaigners Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen shone on the opening day of the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday (Saturday, Manila time.)
Martin Romualdez transferred to PGH for independent medical check
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was brought to the Philippine General Hospital on Saturday morning, September 11, for an independent medical assessment that will determine whether he needs to remain confined in a hospital or be transferred to a jail fa...
Duterte’s perjury case vs Madriaga junked
MANILA, Philippines — The Taguig prosecutor’s office has dismissed the perjury case filed by Vice President Sara Duterte against her former aide, Ramil Madriaga, for “lack of prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction.”
Chinese fighter jets intercept Philippine patrol aircraft
MANILA, Philippines — In yet another display of “coercive and aggressive actions,” Chinese fighter jets intercepted a Philippine aircraft patrolling Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed yesterday.
Palawan ferry fire death toll rises to 35; 53 still missing
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 8:52 a.m.) — The death toll from the ferry fire off Coron, Palawan has risen to 35, with 43 survivors and 53 people still missing, the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday.
Missing in Coron ferry fire down to 84; 2 passengers missed trip
MANILA, Philippines — The number of people missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, has dropped from 86 to 84 after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) found that two passengers listed on the manifest had not boarded the vessel.
Sandigan orders transfer of Romualdez to PGH
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered the transfer of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to the Philippine General Hospital for an independent medical examination to determine whether his continued hospital confinement is necessary.
Who's who: 4 ex-justices to guide Senate on votes needed to convict VP Sara
MANILA, Philippines — Three former chief justices and a retired associate justice, two of whom helped write the 1987 Constitution, will advise the Senate impeachment court next week on a key question hanging over the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte: how many votes should it ...
NBI asked to probe Candaba flood control projects
MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Candaba, Pampanga on Friday asked the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate alleged irregularities involving P1.4 billion in flood control projects in their town, including contracts reportedly awarded to firms linked to Mayor Rene Mag...
Romualdez to be moved from Cardinal Santos to PGH
MANILA, Philippines — Former House speaker Martin Romualdez will be transferred to the Philippine General Hospital on Saturday, September 12, for an independent medical assessment as the Sandiganbayan weighs his request to remain under hospital confinement.
Romualdez seeks hospital custody until medically cleared
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Martin Romualdez (Leyte) asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to remain under custody at Cardinal Santos Medical Center until doctors clear him for transfer to a detention facility.