House justice panel votes to keep VP Sara’s tax records sealed

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency The House Committee on Justice voted Wednesday not to open the sealed box of tax records submitted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) containing the income tax returns of Vice President Sara Duterte...

ICC names 3 judges in Duterte trial

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday named the judges designated to form the Trial Chamber III that will handle the crimes against humanity cases of former President Rodrigo Duterte. French Judge Nicolas Guillou is...

PhilHealth expanding maternity benefits starting April 30 —PBBM

By Brian Campued The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is expanding its maternity benefits starting April 30, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Wednesday. In a video message, the President recognized that childbirth can be costly, noting that expectant mothers need to undergo...

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Malacañang to seek DPWH update on proposed Boracay Bridge project

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet With its globally-famous white sand bitches and turquoise waters raking in millions of local and foreign tourists every year, Boracay’s popularity as a tropical travel destination has raised prospects of a permanent infrastructure linking the paradise with Mainland...