MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday raised the Philippines’ protest over the recent Ayungin Shoal incident during her first bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in two years, as Manila pressed Beijing on maritime disputes despite renewed diplomatic engagement. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the meeting was

MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson denies filing a perjury case against self-confessed Davao Death Squad member and former police officer Arturo Lascañas during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday. The issue was raised after defense counsel Mark Vinluan presented a news report claiming Lacson intended to sue Lascañas for perjury following

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dumanjug Mayor Efren Guntrano “Gungun” Gica said he will comply with the directives of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) as he faces administrative proceedings over a road crash in Minglanilla, Cebu, earlier this week. Gica said he has cooperated with authorities since the July 19 collision and has also

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A little-known group of young Cebuano basketball players is preparing to compete on the international stage, shining a spotlight on what could be one of Cebu’s most significant grassroots basketball development initiatives in recent years. The Cebu Elite All-Stars, representing both Cebu and the Philippines, departed for Hong Kong to compete

MANILA, Philippines — The resumption of Congress on July 27 for the president’s State of the Nation Address will not conflict with the ongoing Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Rep. Rodge Gutierrez said in a media briefing on Wednesday. Gutierrez pointed out that the prosecution panel members had already been balancing trial

BUSTOS, Bulacan — The rains in the past few days triggered by monsoon, and the recent typhoons have been irrigating rice farms in Bulacan and Pampanga in spite of the inability of Angat Dam to provide water supply because of the anticipated El Niño this year.  Melencio Domingo, president of farmers group in the City

MANILA, Philippines – The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday said it will investigate reports that police officers harassed two photojournalists covering a protest action and will take appropriate action based on the findings. The statement came after photojournalists Bullit Marquez and Rene Dilan were reportedly harassed by police officers while covering a rally held

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is expected to inspect the massive landslide site along the Bukidnon–Davao Road in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog Proper, Davao City on Thursday, July 23, as authorities continue assessing long-term engineering solutions, a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official said. Dean Ortiz, DPWH Region 11

A Thai woman and her foreign husband forgave a pickpocket suspect at a market in Khon Kaen and gave the thief 40 baht while local vendors demanded police and relevant government officials to address the matter. The pickpocket incident took place on July 18 at Bang Phai Night Bazaar. CCTV footage was later shared on …

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A car bomb exploded outside Tanyong Police Station in Narathiwat at 7.20pm yesterday, July 21. Police said no injuries or fatalities were reported, although the blast damaged the area. According to the investigation, a suspect drove a car carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) to the station. After reaching the entrance, the suspect parked the …

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