House begins plenary debates on BBL

METRO MANILA - The House of Representatives on Tuesday formally began plenary debates on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as legislators try to meet their May 30 deadline for the bill's passage.

Fugitive Ozamiz City councilor arrested in Taiwan

MANILA - Fugitive Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo "Ardot" Parojinog, who is being investigated for illegal possession of firearms, was arrested in Taiwan, ending ten (10) months of hiding, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.

Retired City Prosecutor shot dead in Ozamiz City

OZAMIZ CITY - A retired city prosecutor was shot dead by still unidentified assailants Tuesday morning, May 22, in front of the China Bank Branch in Ozamiz City.

Senate bids Angara farewell

Senators and former leaders paid tribute to the late Senator Edgardo Angara on Wednesday for being a great visionary, an exemplary public servant, and a trailblazer when it comes to legislating laws that will benefit generations of Filipinos.

Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins Thursday

MANILA - Muslims worldwide will start the fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday, May 17.

Village, youth council bets asked to account for poll expenses or risk disqualification

WITH the proclamation of winners of the just concluded barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (village and youth council) elections almost through, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) called on all candidates to file their statements of contribution and expenditures (SOCE) not later than June 13, or risk being perpetually disqualified from holding public office.

SC ousts Chief Justice Sereno in 8-6 decision

THE SUPREME Cout en banc has removed its Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno from her post after it granted the quo warranto petition filed against her that questioned the validity of her appointment.

Duterte names Virgie Orogo as DSWD Acting Secretary

Virginia 'Gee' N. Orogo                         Eliseo Rio Jr.

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Virginia "Gee" Nazarrea Orogo as the new acting secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). 

Orogo's appointment papers were signed by the President on May 8, Tuesday, but released to the media only on Thursday, May 10.

Marawi land price surge won't stop rehab - Palace

MANILA - The Duterte administration is willing to shoulder the cost -- whatever it is -- to rehabilitate Marawi, Malacanang said Saturday amid reports that the market value of land in the city has skyrocketed.