THE HAGUE, The Netherlands — Eyes at the public gallery of the International Criminal Court (ICC) immediately turned to Filipino photojournalist Raffy Lerma. It was the first day of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at the ICC. In his opening statement, Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang flashed the image of a male

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The temperature in this city dropped to 9 degrees Celsius at 5 a.m. on Saturday, the lowest temperature recorded in the country so far this year. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the unusually low temperature was caused by prevailing cold winds and seasonal weather patterns, especially

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Saturday warned retailers against hoarding essential goods and profiteering, saying violators could face up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to P2 million. This warning comes as global uncertainty linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis heightens concerns about potential supply

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte can proceed with sufficient evidence even if potential prosecutors of the House of Representatives sought more documentary evidence, a move that Duterte derided as a “fishing expedition.” “A fishing expedition presupposes an absolute absence of documentation before proceeding with any impeachment. It’s not true

MANILA, Philippines — Voters from Antipolo City flocked to polling places on Saturday to elect a congressman to replace Rep. Romeo Acop, who died last December. Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair George Erwin Garcia did not report any difficulties during the election and expressed optimism that the winner of the race may be proclaimed on

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered a reduction in passenger service charges and airport navigation charges to reduce the operating costs of airlines amid rising fuel prices. Lopez said he ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and it will be applicable to all CAAP-operated airports in the country.

CAVITE, Philippines — The Sisters of Mary School in Silang, Cavite, a decades-old institution dedicated to providing opportunities for disadvantaged youths, has opened a new facility for digital and technical courses as well as other campus activities and community events. The Sisters of Mary of Banneux congregation and Fr. Al’s Children Foundation on Saturday inaugurated

MANILA, Philippines — As many as “200 mega boxes of data” gathered by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will be examined by the Office of the Ombudsman using artificial intelligence (AI), Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday after the ICI completed the turnover of of the documents to his agency. This means not

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — When Rico Calleja slips beneath the waters off Ticao Island in Masbate province, he knows there is always a chance of a breathtaking encounter. For the diving instructor, each descent into the sea near the famed Manta Bowl brings the possibility of seeing one of the ocean’s most graceful giants—the

March 18, 1901 The province of Masbate was officially created by virtue of the Philippine Commission Act No. 105. This significant event later served as the basis for the declaration of March 18 of each year as the foundation day of the province. Today, Masbate is a first-class province in the Bicol Region, recognized as