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Senate to review draft Bangsamoro law Nov.

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — The Senate will thoroughly review the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law starting November, Senate President Franklin Drilon said. President Benigno Aquino...

Overseas voter registration up 50% in one month

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — Within just a month, overseas voter registration (OVR) for the 2016 presidential election cycle increased by more...

ON SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE Bilateral negotiations can’t be ruled out, says Biazon

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — The Philippines cannot rule out the possibility of solving the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) territorial...

Better economy seen with Bangsamoro law

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Rep. Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City believes that the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law will bridge gaps among...

President to endorse draft law on Bangsamoro

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III was set to endorse the draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to Congress tomorrow. Senate...

Women of Malolos award for Belgian woman

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — For her tireless efforts in promoting education among young women in Visayas, a woman from Belgium has...

‘Probe planned attack on Chinese Embassy’

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — China asked the Philippines to thoroughly investigate reports that the three men arrested over a foiled attempt...

Filipinos in UK urged: Be vigilant

By SAMMY JULIAN Manila News Bureau Chief MANILA — Filipinos in the United Kingdom were urged to be vigilant after British authorities raised the threat level...

Protect students from violence – Angara

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country were urged to carry out proactive security approaches to protect students from...

P5-billion CCT funds ‘missing’

By PRINCE GOLEZ Manila Reporter MANILA — Sen. Miriam Defensor–Santiago is seeking an investigation on the whereabouts of the conditional cash transfer (CCT) funds not indicated...