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SC eases courtroom trauma for child witnesses through remote testimony, recorded interviews

Revised rules allow children to testify through videoconferencing and use recorded interviews as evidence, reducing repeated retelling of abuse while protecting the rights of the accused. MANILA (November 5) —...

P41 Wage Hike Approved for Soccsksargen Workers: What It Means for You and Your Family

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 5) — Local workers across Soccsksargen are set to receive a welcome boost in...

Ombudsman suspends 8 DPWH officials over alleged Surigao road project anomalies

₱80.61-million road project was reportedly only 65% to 70% complete despite government records showing full completion and payment BUTUAN...

Bukidnon solar project: ₱750-M investment raises questions on land, livelihoods and community costs

As AboitizPower pursues a 191-MW solar and battery storage facility in Manolo Fortich, residents stand to gain from...

BARMM shifts to merit-based screening for top government posts

New selection process under the regular parliamentary government introduces a layer of scrutiny in appointing ministry heads and...
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New ECCD rules promise better start for Filipino children, but LGUs face the real test

MANILA  (August 6)  — The government has formally set the rules for expanding early childhood care and development nationwide, but the success of the...

Davao durian breaks into Oman market with first 1-ton trial shipment

DAVAO CITY  (August 6)  — Davao’s durian industry has secured a foothold in the Middle East after a trial shipment of 1.08 tons of...

COMELEC draws line between rice aid and electioneering as BARMM polls begin

MARAWI CITY  (August 6)  — Rice assistance can still reach Bangsamoro communities during the election period, but the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is drawing...

8,299 cops deployed as government tightens BARMM election security

MANILA (August 6) — The government is deploying at least 8,299 police personnel across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as security...

2 Filipino seafarers hurt in Black Sea attack finally come home

MANILA (August 5)  — Two Filipino seafarers who suffered burn injuries when their ship was attacked in the Black Sea have returned home, bringing...

BARMM polls 95% ready, but security remains a watchpoint — Comelec

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 5)  — With nearly 2.4 million voters preparing to cast their ballots, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) says the...
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