LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program have been reminded to attend the mandatory Kalusugan, Kakayahan, at Kabuhayan (3K) Sessions to remain eligible for monthly food assistance. The agency said participation in the learning sessions is one of the program’s key requirements, adding that repeated

VANCOUVER — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Canada was deemed a success by Acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez on Saturday, pointing to upgraded bilateral ties and new pacts. According to Gomez, the four-day visit, marking a historic first for a Philippine president in over a decade, successfully mapped out a

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday said she prayed for the return of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently held at The Hague ahead of his trial for crimes against humanity. The vice president issued a statement noting that she lit candles and prayed for national peace during a

MANILA, Philippines – The first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will be devoted to procedural matters, with no witnesses scheduled to take the stand, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, impeachment prosecution panel adviser, said on Sunday. According to a statement he released, the Senate impeachment court will deliberate on rules and procedures,

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said he expects all senators, including members of the minority bloc, to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which begins Monday. “I believe everyone’s attending, because this is part of our job. Everyone also knows that it is good for them to be present so that

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Rep. Arnan Panaligan of the province’s first district has asked the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to direct shipping companies plying the busy Calapan City-Batangas route to roll back their fares. He cited the recent drop in global oil prices following the ceasefire in the Middle East. In his letter to