PH to guard Chinese from threats

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs has reassured the Chinese Embassy here of appropriate and necessary protection to...

‘I froze in horror’ Kabataan solon says of encounter with Drilon

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Rep. Terry Ridon of Kabataan party-list was not expecting an angry Senate President Franklin Drilon to confront him regarding...

Brgy execs’ term extension sought

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Sen. Teofisto “TG” Guingona III wanted to extend the term of barangay officials from three years to six years. Guingona...

‘Meet and greet’ for Miriam’s social media followers

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Sen. Miriam Defensor–Santiago yesterday announced that she will hold a “meet and greet” event for her social media followers...

‘13% kickbacks for Jojo Binay’ Defend yourself, come to Senate probe, VP urged

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Former Makati City mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay Sr. got 13-percent kickbacks from all infrastructure projects in...

Nancy: We got nothing from Mercado

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Lies. So said Sen. Nancy Binay about the latest allegation against her father, Vice President Jejomar Binay Sr. Former Makati...

Senate to review draft Bangsamoro law Nov.

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — The Senate will thoroughly review the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law starting November, Senate President Franklin Drilon said. President Benigno Aquino...

Overseas voter registration up 50% in one month

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — Within just a month, overseas voter registration (OVR) for the 2016 presidential election cycle increased by more...

ON SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE Bilateral negotiations can’t be ruled out, says Biazon

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — The Philippines cannot rule out the possibility of solving the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) territorial...

Better economy seen with Bangsamoro law

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Rep. Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City believes that the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law will bridge gaps among...