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President Rodrigo Duterte and US State Secretary Mike Pompeo during the courtesy call at the Kalayaan Lounge, Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Feb. 28, 2019.

US: No request from Philippines to review defense treaty

Despite calls to review the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States, there have been no requests from either... Read more

A painting of President Rodrigo Duterte at General Campos Grandstand in Silang, Cavite where the graduation rites of the Philippine National Police Academy were held.

Duterte: Federalism must be within the Constitution

Efforts to adopt a federal type of government should be in accordance with the Constitution, President Rodrigo Duterte said, after Moro National... Read more

President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan campaign rally at the Marikina Hotel and Convention Center in Marikina City on March 20, 2019.

Duterte issues order banning junkets, team building activities abroad

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an order prohibiting travel junkets and team building activities of government officials and employees... Read more

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This file photo shows tourists in Boracay.

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PAGASA officially declares start of dry season

An activist shouts slogans as she raises a clenched fist during a protest to commemorate International Women's Day in Manila on March 8, 2019.

Headlines

Voters urged: Elect leaders who will champion women's rights

AS IT HAPPENS

1 hour ago - Disney’s live action “Dumbo” is set to fly into Philippine cinemas next week, March 27, with a new, fantastic take on the beloved animated cla...

1 hour ago - HBO Asia’s new original Taiwan drama series, “The World Between Us,” is a 10-part hour-long series that follows the aftermath of a mass-shooti...

1 hour ago - On World Macaron Day (“Le Jour du Macaron”) this March 23, indulge in a colorful variety of macaron confections. The Macaron Festival is when Bizu P...

5 hours ago - "There is no request from either side to renegotiate the (Mutual Defense) treaty," says W. Patrick Murphy, the top American diplomat for East Asia and...

6 hours ago - The Syrian government has condemned US President Donald Trump's pledge to recognise Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights, which it seized from Syria...

8 hours ago - Police say a grenade was thrown into the courtyard of the Russian consulate in Athens, an attack typical of domestic far-left groups. The area in the Athe...

9 hours ago - The DPWH will repair and reblock sections of EDSA, C5, Katipunan Avenue and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, the Department of Public Works and Highways says. Repair...

12 hours ago - YG Entertainment retains Yang Min-suk, brother of Yang Hyun-suk, as CEO, the Korea Herald reports. YG Entertainment manages the mega kpop boy group B...

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Tie-dye is a big summer 2019 trend, as seen in these pieces designed in collaboration with Latin Grammy winner J Balvin.

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In a decision handed yesterday, the Sandiganbayanâ��s Fourth Division said Sajid Islam Ampatuan was also found guilty of violating Republict Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and 63 counts of falsification of public documents.

Ex-Maguindanao governor gets life for malversation

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The President said he mentioned Leonardiaâ��s name as he was recalling his meeting with city mayors at MalacaÃ±ang during which he reiterated his call for local chief executives to stay away from illegal drugs.

Bacolod mayor not on narco list – Duterte

2 hours ago

In its annual audit report released on March 18, the COA said the municipal government could have earned more from tourist registration fees had it not been lax in its monitoring and collection.

Improve tourist fee collection, Sagada local government told

2 hours ago

Cops tagged in slay of Quezon mayor’s son surrender

By Ed Amoroso | March 22, 2019 - 7:34pm

The sacked police chief of Tayabas, Quezon and two of his men, who were tagged in the killing of the son of Mayor Christian Gayeta of Sariaya, Quezon, surrendered yesterday.

2 hours ago

Nation

Man beats partner to death in Pangasinan

By Eva Visperas | March 22, 2019 - 7:34pm

A man allegedly killed his partner in Barangay Bueniag in this town on Thursday.

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Nation

Speedboat used by Abu bandits seized

By Michael Punongbayan | March 22, 2019 - 7:34pm

A speedboat, which was allegedly used by Abu Sayyaf bandits as a getaway vehicle, has been recovered in Banguigui, Sulu.

2 hours ago

Nation

Rebels, soldiers clash in Negros; hundreds flee homes

By Gilbert Bayoran | March 22, 2019 - 7:34pm

More than 200 people evacuated their homes in Barangay Mabini, Escalante City, Negros Occidental amid gunfights between Army soldiers and New People’s Army rebels on Thursday.

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COLUMNISTS

Bombs away in title eliminators

by: Joaquin Henson

The battleground is set for fireworks at the Resorts World Manila...

In reply, Emmanuel Piñol admits project irregularities

by: Jarius Bondoc

To my piece last Friday on complaints against him, Agriculture...

Presidential interventions

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

We had re-electionist Senator Bam Aquino as featured guest in...

Deserving candidate for senator

by: Jose C. Sison

Our political horizon still appears to be quite dim. But some...

The ‘fire extinguisher’ Salvador Panelo

by: Pia Roces Morato

The first time I met Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson...

Too many choices?

by: Boo Chanco

Dam or weir? Japanese or Chinese? ODA or PPP? Too many choices...

Reunion of US ambassadors’ wives

by: Roberto R. Romulo

As previously reported in an earlier column, the US-Philippines...

It’s still more fun in the Philippines

by: Pepper Teehankee

The Department of Tourism’s (DOT’s) “It’s More Fun in...

Chi Atienza takes over Dad Lito as Maynila host

by: Ricky Lo

Since she comes from a family steeped in politics, it is presumed...

Motorcyclists outraged over huge plate number

by: Bobit S. Avila

Motorcyclists on big and small bikes are using the social media...

Reviving CSR

by: Elfren S. Cruz

I have been under the impression that corporate social responsibility...

Parents’ testimonies on maximum competencies of Pagsasarili preschoolers

by: Preciosa S. Soliven

This March as the school year ends, the Pagsasarili preschoolers...

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President Duterte said that while former officials have the right to file a complaint, jurisdiction might become an issue.

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China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Keqiang arrive for the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on March 15, 2019.

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As Manila withdraws from the International Criminal Court, former Philippine government officials have lodged a complaint against Chinese President Xi Jinping for Beijing's massive island-building activities in the South China Sea.

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Beijing's southern Sansha City is planning to build an "island city" on the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, according to a report.

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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was in Vietnam Monday for a bilateral meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, Minister of National Defense Ngyo Xuan Lich.

Philippines, Vietnam push sea code

Given China’s increased activities in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Vietnam are calling for the immediate crafting and implementation of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the disputed region.

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