DAVAO CITY (June 16) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have officially rolled out the nationwide expansion of an initiative that allows minimum wage earners to buy rice at ₱20 per kilo — a key campaign promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at easing the daily burden on the country’s most vulnerable workers. “This … [Read more...] about DA, DOLE launch nationwide P20 rice program for minimum wage earners
Families of drug war victims fear injustice if Duterte’s interim release is granted
DAVAO CITY (June 15, 2025) — Families of victims of the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, warning that such a move could embolden harassment and deepen the climate of fear and injustice in the Philippines. The families, who have long sought … [Read more...] about Families of drug war victims fear injustice if Duterte’s interim release is granted
PH puts Middle East posts on high alert amid Iran-Israel tension
DAVAO CITY (June 15)-The Philippine government has placed all its Migrant Workers offices in the Middle East on heightened alert and is laying the groundwork for possible evacuations of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as hostilities between Israel and Iran threaten to spill across the region. In a statement Saturday, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary … [Read more...] about PH puts Middle East posts on high alert amid Iran-Israel tension
Jetstar Asia to end operations on July 31, 2025
DAVAO CITY (June 12) -- Low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia (3K) announced on Wednesday that it will permanently cease operations effective July 31, 2025, following a gradual reduction in its flight schedule over the coming weeks. The airline, headquartered in Singapore, said the decision was made after an extensive review of its long-term viability amid rising operational costs … [Read more...] about Jetstar Asia to end operations on July 31, 2025
Senate sends VP Duterte’s impeachment case back to House for review
DAVAO CITY (June 10) — The Philippine Senate on Tuesday voted 18–5 to return the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives for clarification, delaying the official start of the impeachment trial. The decision, made during a heated session with the Senate acting as an impeachment court, stemmed from a motion by Senator Ronald … [Read more...] about Senate sends VP Duterte’s impeachment case back to House for review
