In an interview with reporters, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea and Inspector General, Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said these reports do not give a "clear picture of the situation."... Read full article
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that recent and ongoing conflicts have highlighted the need for all nations to "work toward convergence to address threats and mitigate vulnerabilities."... Read full article
Republic Act 12317 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1823 and House Bill No. 8220, which were passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, on March 17.... Read full article
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered its units nationwide to enforce tightened road safety measures to prevent accidents during the Holy Week and summer travel season.... Read full article
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said agencies delivering frontline services are not covered by the four-day onsite work arrangement aimed at reducing energy consumption.... Read full article
This is in line with Malacañang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) 110 on Tuesday, declaring a state of national energy emergency on account of the global oil supply disruption, which has resulted in a surge in global oil prices.... Read full article
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported that the Vatican announced the new appointment of Pope Leo XIV Wednesday noon in Rome (7 p.m., Manila time).... Read full article
China has conveyed its openness to restart talks on a possible joint oil exploration with the Philippines in the South China Sea, describing it as the “right path” to upholding stability in the contested waterway.... Read full article
The project, called “Biyaheng Damayan: Libreng Sakay mula sa Kongreso,” is a joint effort of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos.... Read full article
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra Rep. JB Bernos on Thursday called on their colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass House Bill No. 6530 requiring law enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras during their operations.... Read full article