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Credit to Author: Lisa Guerrero Nakpil| Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

In the pantheon of Filipino heroes, women are few and far between. They can be counted on the fingers of one hand – the bolo-wielding Gabriela Silang, the KKK’s lakambini Gregoria de Jesus and the flag-maker Marcela Agoncillo.

Credit to Author: Mark Ernest Villeza| Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) challenged the largest ship of the China Coast Guard (CCG), which was spotted 54 nautical miles off Capones Island, Zambales on Saturday.

Credit to Author: Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Younger members of Filipino fishing households left the industry between 2012 and 2022 to seek better jobs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Senators have voiced support for the decision of President Marcos to reorganize the National Security Council, including dropping Vice President Sara Duterte and previous presidents from its list of members.

Credit to Author: Neil Jayson Servallos| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The 2025 General Appropriations Act signed by President Marcos is “pork barrel-free,” House Assistant Majority Leader and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Roel Pareño| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Former Social Security System chief executive officer Rolando Macasaet yesterday belied reports that the hike in premium collected from members was meant to replenish the amount given to the Maharlika Investment Fund.

Credit to Author: Michael Punongbayan| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. have reiterated the military’s move to prioritize territorial defense and securing Philippine territorial waters in the next 12 months.

Credit to Author: Evelyn Macairan| Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Search warrants must be precise to avoid rights violations and invalidated operations, according to the Supreme Court.

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

As part of government efforts to bring down the retail price of rice, the move of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to remove branding on rice will proceed, despite warnings that it could further sow confusion.

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Former Senate president Franklin Drilon raised alarm over the staggering P731.4 billion in pork barrel allocations across 2024 and 2025, a massive amount that has largely remained unchecked.