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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Friday paid tribute to the late former Sen. Santanina Rasul, who passed away on…
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Friday paid tribute to the late former Sen. Santanina Rasul, who passed away on…
Read story“Sa isang demokratikong pamayanan, wala pong boss kundi ang taumbayan. At bilang tagapaglingkod ng bayan, tungkulin nating tumugon sa mga…
Read storySen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill to punish abusive landing and financing companies that force borrowers to…
Read storyThe Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to launch a revised anti-drug campaign with a focus on human rights under…
Read storyA bill filed by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla seeks to create a new autonomous region for the people of…
Read storyPasay City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Wowee Manguerra expressed alarm over the “bloated” budget of the city for 2025, amounting…
Read storySan Miguel Corp. (SMC) is facing delays in its Pasig River Expressway (PAREx) project due to the need to adjust…
Read storyMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed yesterday that Apollo Quiboloy, facing allegations of child sexual abuse, was…
Read storySen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is planning a movie that will inform the public about the West Philippine Sea (WPS),…
Read storyCagayan Province experienced extensive flooding after authorities released water from Magat Dam in Isabela due to dangerously high water levels.…
Read storySen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
Read storySen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
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MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez committed on Wednesday to accelerating discussions on a bill aimed at increasing the daily minimum wage, emphasizing the need for a balance that considers both workers’ welfare and employers’ interests. Romualdez made the statement after meeting with labor leaders at the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, alongside Deputy… Read more

The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed support for the approval of House Bill 11357, also known as the “Act Strengthening the Philippine Healthcare System to Achieve Efficiency and Equity, and to Improve Public Health Emergency Preparedness.” The bill passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Authored and sponsored by House… Read more

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has reminded all political parties, candidates, and party-list groups to refrain from spreading false information on social media. At the National Election Game Changer Summit in November 2024, COMELEC Commissioner Nelson Celis urged candidates not to post misinformation or disinformation on their social media accounts. “Don’t post any fake news… Read more

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) enjoined candidates and campaign managers to responsibly adopt digital innovation in their campaigns. “Prioritize the truth, transparency and practice ethical campaigning,”Commissioner Rey Bulay emphasized during the National Election Game Changer Summit held in November 2024 at the Marquis Events Place in BGC, Taguig City. “Our electorate deservers no less. Let… Read more

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, one of the youngest local government executives in the Philippines, has focused on combating corruption and pushing for institutional reforms within his administration. In an interview with The STAR’s online show “Truth on the Line,” Sotto emphasized the significance of establishing strong systems and shifting cultural attitudes to fight the… Read more

Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental — The Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, Branch 41, issued a decisive order on December 23, 2024, reiterating its earlier resolution and temporary restraining order (TRO) to enjoin Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and its Lapasan Business Center Branch Manager, Sherlene Seriña, from freezing the account of Philippine… Read more

Motorists will face a price increase for petroleum products this week, as retailers announced a significant price hike on Monday to start 2025, following a rollback the previous week. In separate statements, Seaoil Philippines Corp. and Shell Pilipinas Corp. said they will raise the prices per liter of gasoline and kerosene by P1.00 each, and… Read more

The Manila city government pledged on Saturday to hold the former garbage collection contractor accountable for neglecting its duties during the holiday season. Mayor Honey Lacuna criticized Leonel Waste Management Corp. for failing to fulfill its responsibilities amid a 400% increase in waste generated during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. “Rest assured, I will… Read more

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers on Thursday about the correct wage computation for regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days in 2025. The advisory was issued through Labor Advisory No. 16, series of 2024, signed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguasma. Basis of the Advisory DOLE explained… Read more

MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has imposed a maximum price of P25 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for backup power offered to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, aiming to regulate costs in the reserve market. During a recent meeting, the ERC set a price floor of zero per megawatt-hour and a ceiling… Read more