Cayetano takes Senate helm amid VP Sara impeachment backdrop

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was elected Senate President on Monday after a majority of senators voted to declare all leadership positions in the chamber vacant, ending the tenure of Senator Vicente Sotto III. Thirteen senators voted...

PBBM hails historic visit of Paraguayan President, witnesses signing of visa waiver, diplomatic training deals

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Showcasing the Philippines’ commitment to strengthen ties with allied nations, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios in a ceremony at Malacañang on Monday. This ceremony marks the commencement of President Palacios’ two-day state visit,...

PH moves to lead ASEAN legal cooperation via extradition pact

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Philippines is positioning itself at the forefront of regional legal cooperation as the Senate reviewed on Monday the proposed ASEAN Treaty on Extradition (ATE), which seeks to strengthen cross-border efforts against fugitives and transnational...

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‘Caloy’ further weakens as easterlies prevail over most of PH

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Tropical Depression Caloy continues to weaken as it continues to move over the waters east of northeastern Mindanao, according to PAGASA’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Caloy was last located 680 km east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, packing maximum...