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SC upholds constitutionality of martial law in Mindanao

MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed with finality its decision declaring President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao as constitutional. SC spokesperson Theodore Te announced that the directive...

House panel wants alternative learning system institutionalized

MANILA -- A measure seeking to institutionalize the alternative learning system (ALS) nationwide has hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives. According to a statement on Tuesday, the House committee...

Palace urges transport groups to hold down strikes, talk to gov’t instead

Malacañang on Tuesday, December 5, urged transport groups in the country to seek better ways to air their grievances to the government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. in a Palace press briefing...

Lorenzana mum on martial law, Guerrero extension

MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana refused to comment on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao and Gen. Rey Leonard Guerrero’s term as Armed Forces...

Palace assures probe on killing of N. Ecija priest

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday assured that authorities would investigate the killing of a 72-year-old retired Catholic priest in Nueva Ecija. In a Palace briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Philippine...

No ceasefire this holiday season: Lorenzana

MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is not inclined to recommend any suspension of military operations (SOMO) against New People's Army (NPA) rebels this Yuletide season. He made...

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