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PH assumes chairship of ASEAN panel on women
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Philippines has assumed the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Women (ACW) 2025-2026 during the committee’s 24th meeting, with Singapore serving as vice chair. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) hosted the meeting in Bohol on Monday, under the theme “Shaping the Future of…
House Speaker Dy rallies peers to stand united with calamity-affected Filipinos
By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA – House Speaker Faustino Dy III has rallied his lawmaker peers to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, emphasizing that true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion and action in times of crisis. “Amid every calamity, we are reminded that public service is not only about crafting laws, but…
Uwan fatalities increase to 25
MANILA – Super Typhoon Uwan’s casualty count has now climbed to 25, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). OCD Deputy Administrator Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said 19 of the fatalities were from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Three deaths were from Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), and one each in Regions 5 (Bicol),…
Magnitude 7.5 quake jolts Davao Oriental
MANILA – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental on Friday. The tectonic quake struck 44 km. northeast of Manay town at 9:43 a.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. It was 20 km. deep. Intensity V was felt in Davao City, and intensity IV in Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Phivolcs also recorded…
Gen. Brawner hails AFP’s professionalism amid ‘political chaos’
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. recently hailed and thanked all Filipino military personnel for remaining professional amid the current “political chaos.” “I would like to express my gratitude to the entire AFP for remaining solid, united and professional despite the political noise, and the political chaos that is happening…
Salceda to Bangkok Climate Talks delegates: PH did more than its pledge to shift to renewable energy
Former Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda proudly told international delegates to the recent High Level Roundtable Talks of Climate Leaders held in Bangkok that “the Philippines has done more than its commitments to rapidly shift to renewable energy through its own initiatives. Salceda, who was former Asian Co-chairman of the United Nations Green Climate…
PAPI Officers Sworn in at Supreme Court, Vow to Uphold Press Freedom Manila
Philippines – October 1, 2025. The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) officially held the oath-taking ceremony of its newly elected officers at the Supreme Court Session Hall, highlighting the strong collaboration between the judiciary and the press in advancing truth, accountability, and democracy. The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice Marvic MVF…
Philippines Breaks into Top 50 in 2025 Global Innovation Index, Powered by DOST’s R&D and Talent Development
Manila, Philippines — September 16, 2025 — The Philippines has reached a new milestone in global competitiveness, climbing to 50th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII)—its best performance to date. The Global Innovation Index (GII), produced annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and global partners, ranks over 139 economies based on…
Isabela lawmaker Faustino Dy III is new House Speaker
MANILA – Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III was formally elected on Wednesday as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, garnering 253 votes, 28 abstentions, and zero negative votes. He replaced Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who stepped down to protect public trust and allow the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
Sandiganbayan Justice Gomez-Estoesta Appointed as New Court Administrator
The Supreme Court En Banc has appointed Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta as the new Court Administrator, effective September 1, 2025. She replaces former Court Administrator Raul B. Villanueva, who is now an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Gomez-Estoesta has served the government for 34 years. She began her career as a…