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‘Chel Diokno, Marian Rivera’ VP confidential fund recipients? PSA checking

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and National Bureau of Investigation have been tapped to determine if it’s really representative-elect Chel Diokno and actress Marian Rivera whose signatures appeared on disbursement documents related to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential and intelligence funds, House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Sunday.


Gas prices climb, diesel drops today

Credit to Author: Brix Lelis| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Gasoline prices are set to increase today, but a slight drop in diesel and kerosene prices will offer some relief to motorists.


Revilla sets cyberlibel raps over ‘disinfo campaign’

Credit to Author: Neil Jayson Servallos| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Outgoing Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. will file cyberlibel complaints against those allegedly behind a disinformation campaign that he believes cost him a spot in the Magic 12 of the 2025 Senate race, his lawyer said yesterday.


New House supermajority proof of unity – lawmaker

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

With a supermajority of 285 lawmakers rallying behind Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Marcos’ call for unity has become a legislative reality grounded on reform, stability and meaningful public service, Quezon Rep. David Suarez said yesterday.


Marcos has selected next PNP chief – DILG

Credit to Author: Mark Ernest Villeza| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos has chosen a successor to Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.


Cases await OWWA execsin P1.4 billion land deal

Credit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Administrative and criminal cases await officials of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration involved in the anomalous P1.4-billion land deal.


Pulse Asia: Most Pinoys disagree with Duterte arrest

Credit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

More than half of Filipinos disagree with the arrest and turnover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.


Pass or fail? Manila gave mayor ‘fail’ mark – Isko

Credit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Voters in Manila have expressed loud and clear what they think of the previous city administration, according to mayor-elect Isko Moreno Domagoso.


Marcos backs ASEAN non-retaliatory stand on tariffs

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos yesterday lauded the decision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations not to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by the US, as he emphasized the need for the regional bloc to work together in the face of an “increasingly uncertain future.”


‘Expedite adoption of South China Sea Code of Conduct’

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Days after a Chinese water cannon attack on Philippine research vessels in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos yesterday called for a speedier process of threshing out a binding code of conduct for South China Sea claimants.


DOJ files request to cancel Harry Roque’s passport

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 19:55:00 +0800

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Monday, May 26,  that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion to revoke the passports of former human rights lawyer and presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.


DOLE to employers: Discuss work arrangements ahead of EDSA rehab

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 19:39:00 +0800

The Department of Labor and Employment on Monday, May 26 advised employers to consult with their workers on how to address the possible effects of the EDSA rehabilitation efforts.