Thaksin's lawyer issued warning in amnesty bid
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has urged the amnesty committee to consider the political origins of the former prime minister's cases, warning that excluding him could prolong Thailand's political divisi...
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Former SC Justice Carpio urges youth to lead charge vs political dynasties
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The success of a legislative push to pass a genuine anti-political dynasty law “rests heavily on the mobilization of the youth and citizen action,” former Supreme Court (SC) Asso...
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DENR: Ateneo de Zamboanga air quality now ‘very unhealthy’
MANILA, Philippines — Air quality at Ateneo de Zamboanga University remained hazardous on Wednesday, with pollution levels falling from “emergency” to “very unhealthy.” The Department of Environment a...
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Manila Water fortifies its additional raw water sources for strong El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — As the water sector prepares for the anticipated strong El Niño, which may extend to the first half of 2027, Manila Water continues to fortify its portfolio of additional raw wat...
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P3.4-M shabu seized, 2 arrested in Zamboanga drug sting
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Two high-value drug suspects were arrested after yielding around 500 grams of suspected shabu valued at P3.4 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Lunzuran, Za...
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Gomez files bill seeking to shield consumers from avoidable power losses
TACLOBAN CITY — Amid concerns over rising electricity bills in the country, a bill filed by Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez seeks to prevent power consumers from paying for losses caused by electricity theft...
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Cops arrest top drug suspect, 7 others in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested Eastern Visayas’ No. 1 drug suspect, two other high-value individuals, and five others in separate anti-drug operations on Oct. 12 and 13. The Police Regional Office 8 ...
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Bukidnon honors ‘eco-martyr’ Fr. Neri Satur who was slain 35 years ago
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A solemn blessing and candle-lighting ceremony in Barangay Guinoyoran marked the 35th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Neri Lito Satur on Wednesday. The priest being honored was...
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Capiz town cops arrest alleged shabu trader; P952,000 in meth seized
ILOILO CITY — Police operatives arrested a high-value individual and seized about 140 grams of suspected illegal drugs valued at P952,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cogon, Panitan, Capiz,...
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No-confidence debate by month's end
A no-confidence debate targeting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers is tentatively scheduled for Oct 27-29, with a vote expected the following day, according to a Government House sou...
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