People & Politics

CHR chief saddened by 17-yr-old boy’s death in anti-drug op

MANILA -- Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chairperson Chito Gascon has expressed sadness over the death of a 17-year-old senior high school student in Caloocan City who was reportedly slain by policemen...

Aguirre to Trillanes: He is proving to be a good script writer

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said on Friday that Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is “proving to be a good script writer” after his allegation to Aguirre of “setting the stage” to...

Duterte warns human rights activists who ‘obstruct’ justice

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday warned human rights advocates and said that he wants to conduct an investigation for 'conspiracy' against human rights activists who are 'obstructing justice.' “One of these days,...

CA rejects Taguiwalo’s appointment as DSWD Secretary

The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday has rejected the ad interim appointment of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo on her final confirmation hearing with Commission on...

Ex-Surigao del Norte town mayor, 5 others rapped for graft

MANILA -- The Office of the Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has ordered the indictment of former Sta. Monica, Surigao del Norte Mayor Rosalinda Penera for violation of the anti-graft and corrupt practices act for...

Alert level issued for Filipinos in Guam, Northern Marianas

MANILA, Aug. 14 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday issued Alert Level 1 for Filipinos residing in Guam and the Northern Marianas islands in the wake of North...

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