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Defense Undersecretary for Acquisitions and Resource Management Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. welcomed Mr. Ben Merrick, Director of International Security of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, during a courtesy call held today at Camp Aguinaldo. The meeting highlighted the growing defense partnership between the Philippines and the United Kingdom, with both officials expressing optimism…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s urgent and renewed requests for interim release, according to a newly published redacted decision dated September 26, 2025. The ruling, issued by the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber, comes as part of the ongoing case ICC-01/21-01/25 concerning alleged crimes committed during Duterte’s controversial anti-drug…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been honored by the Department of Finance (DOF) for its substantial contribution to the National Government, remitting a total of P12.7 billion in dividends to the National Treasury for the year 2024. The recognition was awarded during the 2025 Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations’ (GOCCs) Day celebration held…
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Public confidence in the Philippine government has plunged to its lowest point in three years, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by market research firm Tangere. The study reveals that seven out of ten Filipinos now support calls for a snap election, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction across all branches of government. The House of Representatives…
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The Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) expressed its heartfelt gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing Republic Act No. 12232, which officially postpones the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to November 2026, effectively extending the term of incumbent village officials. During a meeting at Malacañang Palace, LnB officials led by National President…
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Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced a major milestone in the country’s labor market, revealing that 50.1 million Filipinos were employed in August 2025, marking one of the highest employment levels ever recorded in Philippine history. “This is proof that our economy is growing in a way that truly benefits ordinary Filipinos,” Recto said. “Our…
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Digital Pinoys has praised the National Privacy Commission (NPC) for issuing a Cease and Desist Order against World App, a tech firm accused of exploiting Filipinos through deceptive biometric data collection. Ronald Gustilo, National Campaigner for Digital Pinoys, condemned Tools for Humanity (TFH)—the app’s developer—for allegedly offering cash incentives in exchange for iris scans without…
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The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday commenced their first joint military activity under the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), marking a new chapter in bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations. Dubbed “Doshin-Bayanihan 5-25,” the five-day exercise runs from October 7 to 11 at the Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Mactan, Cebu. The training brings…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. believes that solving corruption doesn’t require amending the Constitution, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi sumasang-ayon para sa isang Constitutional change… Marami na pong batas na maaaring gamitin kung susunod lamang ang mga public officials natin,” Castro said in a Malacañang briefing. She emphasized…
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Kamanggagawa Partylist Representative Elijah “Eli” San Fernando has filed a resolution in the House of Representatives urging the Philippine government to formally join “The Hague Group,” a coalition of nations seeking accountability for alleged atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza. The Hague Group, established in January 2025 and composed of Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia,…
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