DMW seeks information on 2 missing Filipinos in Hong Kong

DMW seeks information on 2 missing Filipinos in Hong Kong

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is appealing for information on two overseas Filipino workers who have been missing in Hong Kong since Oct. 4, expressing deep concern over their disappearance. Citing reports from its Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Hong Kong, the DMW on Tuesday identified the missing Filipino workers as […]... Keep on reading: DMW seeks information on 2 missing Filipinos in Hong Kong

Escudero: P30-M donation from contractor-friend from private fund

Escudero: P30-M donation from contractor-friend from private fund

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero merely reiterated in his explanation to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that he accepted the P30 million donation of a contractor-friend for his Senate campaign in May 2022 because he believed the money was given by the donor in a “personal capacity.” Talking to reporters about Escudero’s affidavit, […]... Keep on reading: Escudero: P30-M donation from contractor-friend from private fund

Baguio now wealthiest city outside Metro Manila — PSA

Baguio now wealthiest city outside Metro Manila — PSA

BAGUIO CITY — The country’s summer capital is the wealthiest city outside the National Capital Region (NCR) based on its 2024 economic performance and is even richer per capita than seven NCR localities, a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) official said during an economic briefing here Tuesday. Overall, Baguio ranks 10th among highly urbanized cities in […]... Keep on reading: Baguio now wealthiest city outside Metro Manila — PSA

Marcos unveils key Cagayan projects to spur trade, food security

Marcos unveils key Cagayan projects to spur trade, food security

CAMALANIUGAN, CAGAYAN — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led a series of infrastructure and agricultural initiatives in Cagayan province, inaugurating the P487.46-million Union Water Impounding Dam in Claveria and inspecting the nearly completed P2.09-billion Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge. During these visits, Marcos announced the government aims to complete 147 rice processing centers nationwide by the end […]... Keep on reading: Marcos unveils key Cagayan projects to spur trade, food security

Comelec eyes P1.3-B additional budget for Bangsamoro polls

Comelec eyes P1.3-B additional budget for Bangsamoro polls

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may need an additional budget of P1.3 billion to conduct the Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections after the postponement of the polls that was set for Oct. 13 this year. The poll body would need to restart most of its preparations as a result of the postponement, said Comelec […]... Keep on reading: Comelec eyes P1.3-B additional budget for Bangsamoro polls

Domingo, Sharma shine in new Akari environment, and the Chargers are 2-0 after another marathon win

Domingo, Sharma shine in new Akari environment, and the Chargers are 2-0 after another marathon win

Tina Salak introduced a new system after assuming coaching duties for Akari, with a big part of that having the middle blockers like Ced Domingo and Fifi Sharma more involved. The duo is repaying that trust, and along with everyone else who enjoy the change that has come, the Chargers are off to a 2-0 […]... Keep on reading: Domingo, Sharma shine in new Akari environment, and the Chargers are 2-0 after another marathon win

With elite defense, unselfish offense, Altas take on Knights

With elite defense, unselfish offense, Altas take on Knights

Perpetual Help stayed pretty much under the radar in the offseason of the NCAA men’s basketball. Now, with the first run of the group stage done, coach Olsen Racela’s squad is on the Season 88 marquee. And it seems that everyone’s in awe of the fact that Perpetual emerged as the only unbeaten team before […]... Keep on reading: With elite defense, unselfish offense, Altas take on Knights

Flawless 65 gives Bibat one-shot lead with Miñoza just three behind

Flawless 65 gives Bibat one-shot lead with Miñoza just three behind

Michael Bibat played with the mindset of minimizing his mistakes over a layout known to punish bad judgment and on Tuesday fired a bogey-less seven-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead over Elee Bisera after the first round of the P3.5 million ICTSI Del Monte Championship in Bukidnon. “The goal was to hit fairways and […]... Keep on reading: Flawless 65 gives Bibat one-shot lead with Miñoza just three behind

Tigers aim for share of lead

Tigers aim for share of lead

University of Santo Tomas is coming off a character win, Far Eastern U has piled up moral victories its coach hates. So when those two squads occupying opposite ends of the pole battle Wednesday, one will be looking for a follow-up to an ego-boosting triumph while the other will be seeking to finally chalk something […]... Keep on reading: Tigers aim for share of lead

Duterte abducted by Filipinos - ambassador

Duterte abducted by Filipinos - ambassador

​MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. said former president Rodrigo Duterte was not arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) but was "abducted by Filipinos and handed over to foreigners." ​Duterte is currently detained at The Hague, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his bloody drug war. ​Locsin was Duterte's former Foreign Affairs secretary. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed him to head the country's mission to the UK. ​"If he is guilty of crimes, we thereby confessed our country's and our state's inability to hold him to account. The idea that foreigners, especially Westerners, can judge us is beyond disgusting; it is treason," Locsin wrote on Facebook. ​"It is a confession begging for foreign domination in purely national affairs; and by willing and complicit admission," he added. ​Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said in a chance interview that she has yet to talk to Locsin concerning the matter. ​"I cannot confirm if that is [him]. There must be a reason for that. Let me give a phone call first to Ambassador Locsin," said Lazaro. ​Sen. Imee Marcos agreed with Locsin's view. "I agree with what Ambassador Locsin said that president Duterte was not arrested by the ICC, but was surrendered by the Republic of the Philippines," she said in Filipino. ​Pressed whether Locsin made the right move being part of the Philippine government and as a diplomat, Marcos said, "I don't know, because I'm not a diplomat." ​"Teddy Boy (Locsin) started as a writer, a media personality, just like you. He became a politician, and not a diplomat so to speak," Marcos added.