A vessel of the China Coast Guard (3304) is seen in the waters off the coastline of Zambales on Friday, January 24, 2025, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The BRP Cabra of the PCG issued radio challenges to notify the CCG that it was within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. PCG Three China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels spotted passing ...

The Senate voted 19-4-1 to archive the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, adhering to the immediately executory decision of the Supreme Court. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano earlier explained that sending the impeachment complaint to the archives means that it is considered dead but could be revived should the Supreme Court reverse its ruling. Sen. Rodante Marcoleta initially moved ...

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) said its proposed P903-million allocation would be sufficient to sustain ongoing programs. In a press briefing, OVP spokesperson Atty. Ruth Castelo said the entire budget has been pre-allocated by program, with key areas such as disaster response and livelihood assistance. Castelo noted that the budget for disaster operations has significantly increased from P30.25 ...

Western Mindanao head Police Lieutenant General Bernard Banac named as the new Philippine National Police’s deputy chief for administration switching positions with Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. PNP public information office chief Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño said Banac will assume the post on Wednesday. A member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1992, Banac joined the ...