Duterte taps veteran ICC acquittal lawyer as defense battle intensifies
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (May 21) — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has strengthened his legal defense before the International Criminal Court with the addition...
Comelec races to fast-track BARMM poll results, eyes full proclamation in 48 hours
MANILA (May 21) — The Commission on Elections is aiming for an unusually fast turnaround in the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, targeting the proclamation...
SC rebuffs Dela Rosa bid to block ICC-linked arrest moves, deepening accountability pressure
MANILA (May 21) — The Supreme Court of the Philippines has refused to shield Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from possible arrest actions tied to...
108 loose firearms surrendered in Lanao Sur as mayors push tougher peace drive
MARAWI CITY (May 21) — In a province long scarred by armed conflict and clan violence, local officials in Lanao del Sur turned over...
Ombudsman urged to probe P4.4-B Davao flood projects over ‘ghost work,’ double payments
MANILA (May 20) — Questions over billions of pesos in flood control spending in Davao City have reached the doorstep of the Office of...
New emergency power deal aims to shield MisOcc towns from outages
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (May 20) — Consumers in several towns and cities in Misamis Occidental could see more stable electricity service after a...
