The Manila Times

THE wife of former lawmaker Mike Defensor denied allegations she was involved in the recent National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raid on a Pasay City establishment engaged in human trafficking.In a statement late on Friday, Julie Defensor called the accusations against her and her daughter baseless and malicious.“I am issuing this statement

PROSECUTORS at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked judges to order the public release of a redacted defense filing in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, arguing that confidentiality claims are unjustified and could undermine witness confidence.In a submission dated April 24 before Pre-Trial Chamber I, the Office o

FOURTEEN areas in the country will experience sweltering temperatures due to a danger-level heat index, the weather bureau said Saturday.Heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity combines with air.A peak heat index of 45 degrees Celsius is forecast in Dumangas, Iloilo and Butuan City, Agusan del Nor

LAWYER Lorna Kapunan said she believes that the House of Representatives Committee on Justice has seen and heard enough — from the discrepancies in Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared net worth to the flagged bank transactions — to find probable cause to impeach her.“The House Committee on Justice has already met its target to prove probabl

FORMER Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan denied the alleged delivery of 55 boxes allegedly meant for him.In a statement on Friday, Bonoan said Garcia “made uncorroborated statements against me regarding the alleged deliveries.” Bonoan described the testimony as false.“I categorically and vehemently deny and

​THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced the release of P10 million in fuel subsidies to taxi drivers on the first day of a two-day payout.​In a statement, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said approximately 2,000 taxi drivers received P5,000 each after claiming their subsidy at designated distribution points,

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Higher and Technical-Vocational Education has called for sweeping reforms to strengthen oversight and improve the quality of local universities and colleges (LUCs), amid concerns over uneven standards and rapid sector growth.Chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, the hearing, held on Wednesday, April 23

​THE Philippine Embassy in Cairo issued an advisory to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to validate employment contracts before accepting jobs abroad.​”Ensuring your contract is properly reviewed and authenticated protects your rights and welfare as a worker,” the advisory read.​It said that employment contracts must be thoroughly reviewed and