MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will coordinate with the transport group Piston and other rallying organizations that will mount a strike starting Thursday, March 19, to urge government action amid rising oil prices. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to crack down on online lending applications allegedly involved in online harassment and data privacy violations. “We documented cases of manipulated photos to humiliate and scare their borrowers. This is not acceptable, and this kind of wrongdoing

A two-year-old boy identified as 'Jhyroz' drowned in a river in Ternate town, Cavite province, Philippines, on Monday, according to police reports.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines announced a provisional fare hike of P1 for traditional jeepneys and P2 for modern jeepneys, citing rising oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Senate of the Philippines will implement a work-from-home scheme and skeletal workforce arrangement for its employees starting April 6 as part of cost-cutting and energy conservation efforts during its recess.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday beat the deadline to file her formal reply to the two impeachment complaints lodged against her before the House of Representatives’ committee on justice, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said. Ridon, a member of the panel, confirmed to reporters that Duterte submitted her reply to the

MANILA, Philippines — All 18 alleged former Marines returned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, facing the challenge of proving that they previously worked for former Ako Bicol party-list Elizaldy Co, whom they accused of hiring them as “bagmen.” The alleged 18 former Marines claimed they were tasked to deliver luggage-full or a bag full of

MANILA, Philippines — While the government earlier warned of diesel hitting P96 per liter in a “worst-case scenario” because of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, consumers are now paying P94…

Fire Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Ang Kwan Tiu has been appointed as the new officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the Philippines, confirmed by Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla.

(Second of Two Parts) MANILA, Philippines — Before dawn, a fisherman eases his small banca away from shore. The motor sputters once, then settles into a steady hum as the boat glides into darker water, leaving behind the dim lights of houses along the coastline. For generations, fishers across the Philippines have started their day

Billboard JAPAN had the chance to speak with Lola Amour and Kohatsu and learn about how their collaboration has impacted each other.

MANILA, Philippines — Some lawmakers are allegedly pushing for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment because they cannot negotiate terms to absolve them of accountability should she become president, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said on Tuesday. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Tiangco said that lawmakers involved in the flood control scam are allegedly afraid that, under

MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo on Tuesday revealed a “balato” scheme between lawmakers and public…

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has volunteered to testify before the Senate blue ribbon committee's investigation into anomalous flood control projects in the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group leaders on Tuesday criticized the government’s approval of a P1 fare increase for jeepneys, calling it “a slap in the face” amid soaring fuel prices.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed a bill approved by the Senate requiring law enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras during operations.