Marcos-Duterte battle in focus as PHL prepares for midterm elections
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterREGISTRATION on Tuesday opened in the Philippines for midterm elections next year, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his firebrand predecessor Rodrigo R. Duterte.Seventeen senatorial
Philippines told to bring sea row with China to UN
MANILA should pursue bringing its sea dispute with Beijing to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, a Philippine senator said on Tuesday, adding that China should stop “dangerous actions” that risk the lives of Filipino fishermen and maritime authorities. “It’s high
CHED eyes boosting credentials of college graduates
BW FILE PHOTO By John Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterTHE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday said it would roll out programs that seek to boost the credentials of Filipino college graduates and allow senior high school and technical vocational school
Fratmen in Castillo hazing case convicted
HORACIO CASTILLO III FB PAGEA MANILA court convicted 10 fraternity members guilty of violating the Anti-Hazing Act in connection with the September 2017 hazing of University of Sto. Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio Tomas “Atio” T. Castillo III that led
NNIC defends NAIA parking rates
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTONEW NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) said the hike in parking fees is part of its overall plan to help improve airport flow. “[This order] is the result of a comprehensive