Preliminary investigation starts in missing ‘sabungeros’ case

By Benjamin Pulta | Philippine News Agency The Department of Justice on Thursday conducted its first hearing of the preliminary investigation into the missing “sabungeros” case, with gaming tycoon Atong Ang, one of the figures embroiled in the controversy, failing to personally...

Senate panel subpoenas ex-DPWH exec; cites Curlee Discaya, Alcantara in contempt

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Thursday ordered former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral to appear before its inquiry into alleged budget insertions, despite her recent resignation from government...

‘Nando’ to intensify as it approaches PH landmass Saturday

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late on Wednesday, Tropical Depression Nando continues on its northwestward track, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5:00 p.m. bulletin Thursday. Nando was last located 1,260...

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PBBM inks law ensuring career growth for public school teachers, leaders

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Honoring the indispensable contribution of educators towards indoctrinating their pupils with valuable lessons, skills, knowledge, and experience to facilitate their growth as responsible citizens of the nation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12288 into...