The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, February 12, welcomed the United States’…
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Rappler chief Maria Ressa faces additional ‘cyber libel’ lawsuit
FILIPINA journalist Maria Ressa, founder of Philippine-based news site Rappler, has been hit with a…
Measles outbreak spreads across PH
Death toll reaches 72 OVER 70 people have died from measles, the Philippines’ Department of…
Second BOL elections successful despite Lanao bombings – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared on Wednesday, February 6, that the second leg of…
Justice department indicts Rappler for cyber libel
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, February 6, released the decision indicting Rappler Incorporated,…
PH House recalls death penalty for illegal drugs during parties
THE Philippines’ House of Representatives withdrew its approval of the reimposed death penalty for convicted…
BI: No blue collar jobs for foreigners in PH
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, February 6, that the government will…