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ICC rejects Duterte’s appeal for interim release
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal to overturn an earlier ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I ruling, rejecting his request for interim release. In a recent public hearing, ICC Presiding Judge Luz del Carmen Ibañez Carranza said Duterte’s defense had “failed to demonstrate…
E-bikes, e-trikes ban on major roads to push through on December 1
MANILA – The implementation of the rule banning electric bicycles or e-bikes and electric tricycles or e-trikes on national highways would push through beginning Dec. 1, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said in a press conference on Friday. “I know many would get mad, but my priority is your safety,” he said…
800K public school teachers, other DepEd personnel gain access to P20/kg rice
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – Public school teachers and and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education can now access rice at P20 per kilogram under the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently announced. The inclusion follows a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the DA and the DepEd, signed during…
PBBM to AFP: Stand with me, don’t let ‘lies’ distract you
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain united and steadfast in their mission to protect the country, despite attempts to spread misinformation and disinformation. Marcos made the call during a traditional dinner with members of the AFP Council of Sergeants Major at Malacañan Palace…
TESDA DirGen Benitez hails first PH LGU-led AI Institute in Albay
POLANGUI, Albay — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General, Secretary Francisco ‘Kiko’ Benitez, has hailed the launching here of the Albay Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI4AI), which is regarded as the very first micro credential program for AI in the Philippines. Benitez also praised Albay 3rd District Rep. Raymond Adrian E. Salceda for…
On the Anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre
Today, on the anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) stands in solidarity with the victims’ families and the entire media community. We remember and honor the 58 lives lost, including 32 journalists and media workers who were doing their job – seeking truth and reporting it to the…
RYPIC Ilocos Norte: Weaving Science, Culture, and Opportunity for Every Filipino
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE — A new milestone in the country’s textile industry unfolds with the pre-launch of the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center–Ilocos Norte (RYPIC Ilocos Norte). Envisioned as a hub for innovation, craftsmanship, and livelihood generation, the center strengthens the textile ecosystem by uniting fiber farmers, weavers, designers, and technology-driven enterprises across the…
DOST Engages Media on Programs, Innovations Ahead of 2025 NSTW
Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) convened with members of the local and national media during the 2025 NSTW Press Conference held on November 19 at La Preciosa, Arabella Place, Laoag City. The event provided an overview of what the public can expect at the upcoming National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week…
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…