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P500 million confidential funds: Who was really accountable for the money?

MANILA (August 26) — A troubling question emerged during a congressional hearing Monday: Who was truly accountable for P500 million in confidential funds released to a security officer who...

Young Bangsamoro voters face first big test of democratic participation

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 26) — For thousands of young Bangsamoro voters, the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections...

Misamis Oriental revives idle abaca lab, but farmers need more than fiber

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (August 26) — An idle tissue culture laboratory in Sugbongcogon is being revived to give abaca...

Halal push must start with farmers, food supply—not just certification

ILIGAN CITY (August 26) — The Philippines’ ambition to become a stronger player in the global Halal market...

BSKE delay puts barangay voters on hold, raises questions on longer terms

MANILA (August 26) — Barangay voters may have to wait another year to choose their local leaders as...
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Filipino Documentary Beneath the Badge Earns Special Mention at Dhaka Film Festival

DHAKA, Bangladesh (January 18) — The Filipino documentary Beneath the Badge (Sa Likod ng Tsapa) has earned a Special Mention Award at the 24th...

Police nab online child trafficker, rescue 8 minors in North Cotabato sting

KIDAPAWAN CITY  (January 18) — Police arrested an alleged online child trafficker and rescued eight vulnerable minors during an entrapment operation in Carmen, North...

No more political approval: DOH simplifies hospital aid for indigent patients

MANILA  (January 18) — Starting February, poor and financially vulnerable patients will no longer need guarantee letters from politicians to have their hospital bills...

Joblessness tops Philippines’ risk list, threatens social stability – WEF

MANILA  (January 18) — Unemployment has emerged as the biggest risk facing the Philippines over the next two years, with potential spillovers on social...

Hundreds of Filipinos return from Sabah, aided at Zamboanga port

ZAMBOANGA CITY  (January 18) — Hundreds of Filipinos returning from Sabah arrived at the Zamboanga port before dawn Saturday, with government agencies mobilizing assistance...

Traces of nuclear isotope found in West Philippine Sea, scientists say — but no danger to public

MANILA  (January 18) — Tiny traces of a radioactive substance linked to past nuclear activity have been detected in the West Philippine Sea, prompting...
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