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Workers’ group urges Senate to continue VP trial

FFW President Atty. Sonny Matula stated that unrelated investigations should not delay the Senate from executing its duty as an impeachment court.

Stronger together: Our Stories, Our Communities

The Philippine Press Institute celebrates 62 years with a national forum focusing on AI in newsrooms and the annual Community Press Awards.

In Senate custody row: ICC warrant sparks clash

The Senate's decision to place Senator Bato dela Rosa under protective custody over an ICC warrant sparks a debate on domestic laws versus international law.

Rights report out as tensions rise

Amnesty International launches its global rights report in Manila on April 21, addressing impunity and the economic risks of maritime tensions in the Philippine EEZ.

Pag-IBIG Fund, CHED push affordable rental housing for SUCs nationwide

Pag-IBIG Fund and CHED’s Project BALAY provides ₱6.3 billion in low-interest loans for SUCs to build affordable rental housing for students, teachers, and personnel nationwide.

Worker killed in Israel: FFW urges peace, protection for OFWs

The Federation of Free Workers mourns a Filipina killed in a Haifa missile strike, urging the government to strengthen protections for OFWs in conflict zones.

Palace urges house to fast-track Barmm poll reset

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Malacañang is urging the House to fast-track a bill resetting the first BARMM regular elections to September 2026. SAP Anton Lagdameo Jr. stated that President Marcos Jr. considers the parliamentary vote a "top priority" for reinforcing democratic governance and regional autonomy in the Bangsamoro.

​Rufus questions evidence in impeach raps vs Veep Sara

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is raising red flags over the legal weight of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that allegations of plunder and graft lack sufficient constitutional evidence.

Turning idle POGO facilities into classrooms to address the school shortage

E-sports: The new employment driver

CHR supports push to decriminalize libel, cyberlibel

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ― The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling on Congress to decisively advance measures decriminalizing libel and cyberlibel, arguing that prison penalties have long been used to harass journalists and silence ordinary citizens.

200 mayors rally to end classroom crisis

In a landmark “Bayanihan” summit, more than 200 mayors from across the Philippines gathered on Wednesday, January 28, to support a bold decentralization plan aimed at addressing the country’s chronic classroom shortage.