3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (661+ words) By Pexcel John Bacon THE Philippines’ defense agreement with France could boost deterrence, but its value depends on whether its expanding network of foreign partnerships translates into stronger and more self-reliant military capabilities, analysts said. Chester B. Cabalza, president of…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (183+ words) A SENATE Committee on Finance subcommittee on Thursday approved the proposed P86.27-billion budget of the Judiciary for 2027, with senators seeking faster case processing and fewer backlogs. Senator Francis Pancratius “Kiko” N. Pangilinan, who chairs the subpanel, said the Judiciary must…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (331+ words) THREE lawmakers accused by embattled preacher Apollo S. Quiboloy of cyberlibel urged him to face cases tied to human trafficking, sexual, and child abuse, calling his charges a “misdirection” of the issue. “There is no crime in our desire for justice…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (731+ words) By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will travel to New Delhi on Sept. 12-13 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to press Indian companies to follow through on $5.8 billion in investment pledges made during his…...

4+ day, 19+ min ago   (309+ words) CANVA PHILIPPINES has partnered with Adarna House to bring the publishing house’s iconic characters and illustrations onto the design platform. The Adarna House Creative Library on Canva features a curated selection of printable pages, elements, and customizable templates from its…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (219+ words) THE PHILIPPINES is seeking a $100-million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to address solid waste management challenges in Manila and Pasig through the Advancing Circular Urban Pathways Project (ACUP). The ADB said ACUP seeks to establish viable investment…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (229+ words) THE dismissal of the complaint filed against House of Representatives prosecutors has removed a possible hurdle for witnesses who are expected to testify in the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, Manila Rep. Joel R. Chua said on Wednesday. The dismissal…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (189+ words) SENATE Finance Committee Chairperson Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito said government agencies assigned to the subcommittee of Senator Lorna Regina “Loren” B. Legarda, who is on extended medical leave, may be reassigned should she fail to return in two to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (272+ words) THREE men linked to the fatal shooting of former Negros Oriental Governor Roel R. Degamo were convicted in separate cases involving illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and unlawful possession of explosives. The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 40 found Joric G. Labrador,…...