Aegis Juris Fraternity president Arvin Balag has sought the dismissal of criminal charges filed against him before the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III.
Abe backs Duterte’s war on drugs
The Philippines and Japan finalized a joint action plan against illegal drugs during the working visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Tokyo, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Tuesday night.
WATCH: Behaved! Duterte puts best foot forward as he finally meets Japanese royals
President Rodrigo Duterte made sure he showed the best version of himself when he met with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Tokyo Tuesday (October 31).
Werpa sa pagka-witty! Duterte jokes with Abe over dinner: I’m hungry
President Rodrigo Duterte was visibly in high spirits when he saw Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe again Monday (October 30) in Japan.
Lesson from Iskul Bukol: Sotto insists there’s no ‘Undas’ in Pinoy dictionary
If there’s one thing that annoys Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III these days, it’s the use of the word “Undas” for All Saints Day.
De Lima says Duterte only fulfilled 2 campaign promises: One is put me in jail
Of the various promises that President Rodrigo Duterte made during the campaign season, Senator Leila de Lima believes he has only fulfilled two: one of which is put her in jail.
Anyare sa DDS? Majority of Politiko fans pick Tindig Pilipinas over Tapang at Malasakit
Given the chance, an overwhelming majority of Politiko fans will join the opposition group Tindig Pilipinas rather than the Tapang at Malasakit aligned with the administration.
Russia denies vote interference after ex-Trump aides charged
Moscow insisted Tuesday there is no evidence it interfered in the 2016 US presidential election, after three aides to Donald Trump’s campaign were charged as part of an investigation into Russian efforts to influence the vote.
Duterte brings home bacon, sushi with 1T yen package – Zubiri
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday urged the Duterte administration to make use of what he called as golden opportunity being offered by the Japanese government in rehabilitating Marawi City and in further improving Mega Manila.
Dapat laya na! Winnie Monsod: Raps vs. De Lima should be bribery, not drug trading
Senator Leila de Lima should have been freed already had she only been charged with direct bribery, former socioeconomic planning secretary Winnie Monsod said.
GOCC excess budget should go to social services, not unauthorized bonuses – Poe
Senator Grace Poe intends to realign some of the budget allocations of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) to more “worthy causes” or social services.
Dream come true: JV ‘super happy’ with Japan aid to build Manila subway
A lifelong dream that will finally be coming true soon, Sen. JV Ejercito said on the promise of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a possible 600 billion yen loan to fund the construction of a subway in Manila.
Do positive! On All Saint’s Day, Duterte urges Pinoys to think how to make PH better
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (October 31) urged Filipinos to think about how they can be “agents of positive change” as the country observes All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.
De Lima backs Duterte’s BBL proposal: ‘We can’t afford to miss another big shot at peace’
In a rare gesture, Senator Leila de Lima has expressed support for the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) recently endorsed by President Duterte.
Poe seeks sanctions vs officials behind GOCCs’ P620M illegal perks
“What have the Phil. Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Small Business Corporation (SBC) or NEA (National Electrification Administration) done to merit huge allowances and bonuses?”
Mischief managed: Zubiri explores ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ with family
On a Halloween holiday break, the Zubiri family recently visited the dream destination for every Harry Potter fan.
China’s Xi meets Zuckerberg, Cook in Beijing
Apple’s Tim Cook and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, state media said Tuesday, as the Communist Party pushes for a larger role in private firms.
US court blocks Trump’s military transgender ban
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender personnel from serving in the US military on Monday.
In China, disrespecting national anthem could mean three years in jail
Disrespecting China’s national anthem could carry a prison sentence of up to three years under a new draft law amendment, state media reported Tuesday.
Ibang Halloween tradition na: Bongbong now tricked by kids to pay for fancy meals
Gone are the days when the three sons of former Senator Bongbong Marcos put on costumes and go on trick-or-treating on Halloween.
Joel Villanueva takes kids to trick-or-treating in Japan
Senator Joel Villanueva went all the way to Japan to go trick-or-treating with his kids.
When in Japan: Roque, Andanar, Belmonte, Villafuerte visit Tsukiji fish market
When in Japan: Roque, Andanar, Belmonte, Villafuerte visit Tsukiji fish market
Makati court orders Prietos to pay P478.2M in back rent over Mile Long property
After getting evicted from the Mile long property, the Prieto family owned Sunvar Realty Development Corporation has been ordered the pay P478.2 million in back rent.
