‘Govt must execute ICC arrest warrants’
A LAWYER representing victims of the Duterte administration's war on drugs has affirmed that the Philippines has both the legal
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Franco Jose C. Barona
02:21
Angkasangga posts gains in OCTA poll
ANGKASANGGA Party-list has made a significant leap in the 2025 elections, landing in the 11th spot in the latest OCTA
Franco Jose C. Barona
20:22
‘Online piracy stunting creative economy’
WITH two anti-piracy bills stalled in the Senate, Philippine media giant Viva Communications called on lawmakers to act swiftly, warning
Franco Jose C. Barona
16:21
US takes down old travel advisory vs Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sunday (Manila time) removed an outdated 2018 travel advisory
Franco Jose C. Barona
07:22
Ex-sen Osmena III penalized for failure to file 2010, 2016 poll expenses
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) upheld the resolution imposing severe penalties on former senator Sergio Osmeña III
Franco Jose C. Barona
11:26
Chinese vessels surround PH ships in West PH Sea standoff
TWO Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels, BRP Bagacay and BRP Datu Pagbuaya, along with a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Franco Jose C. Barona
22:24
Comelec scrambles vs digital vote buying
COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia warned Saturday that political candidates are increasingly leveraging digital wallets such as GCash
Franco Jose C. Barona
21:20
DOTr revamp takes shape
SIGNALING a sweeping reorganization at the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Secretary Vince Dizon has directed all incumbent undersecretaries, assistant secretaries
Franco Jose C. Barona
21:23
Satellite units to ensure connectivity at polls
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to deploy about 7,000 Starlink satellite internet units to ensure seamless transmission of
Franco Jose C. Barona
05:23
Data shows increasing China patrols in SCS
ANALYSIS of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from Starboard Maritime Analytics, as reviewed by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI),
