Politics

PDEA to probe shabu paraphernalia found at Davao airport

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the Davao Region is conducting an investigation at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport after it found items allegedly used Read More

Kurt Angle wrestles in WWE for the first time in 11 years

MANILA, Philippines – It’s true. It’s damn true. Over 11 years after his last match for World Wrestling Entertainment, the Olympic Hero was back in a WWE ring, not as Read More

COA uncovers anomaly in Bohol town funds disbursed to NGOs

BOHOL, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) found irregularities in funds released by a Bohol town to certain non-government organizations (NGOs) and private organizations (POs) here. In its latest Read More

Pastor arrested in Davao City for carrying 'illegal' pistol

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A pastor from Butuan City was arrested by police here early Monday morning, October 23, for illegal possession of firearms. Filmar Rodriguez, 36, passed through a random Task Read More

Include jeepney drivers, passengers in PUV modernization talks – Robredo

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Leni Robredo said the government should let jeepney drivers, operators, and passengers join talks on the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. Robredo made the Read More

Tapang at Malasakit, Lorenzana, DOTr vs Abaya | Evening wRap

Today on Rappler: A new coalition led by presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte calls on Filipinos to unite and put an end to ‘destructive politicking.’ Defense Secretary Read More

Alvarez belittles accusations of his 'revenge' against Sereno

MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday, October 23, denied “orchestrating” the impeachment against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, saying it was all “public relations” work to “derail Read More

Marawi in 360: Inside the Warzone

First of 2 parts MARAWI CITY, Philippines – What was the war in Marawi actually like? What did it look like from inside the main battle area? How bad has Read More

DOJ approves another libel case vs Trillanes filed by ex-VP Binay

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, October 23, filed libel charges against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV over media statements made in 2015 against former vice president Read More

Comelec Chair Bautista's resignation effective immediately – Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista announced on Monday, October 23, that Malacañang Palace had wanted his resignation to take effect immediately, and not on December 31 as he originally Read More