What exactly went wrong that led to such a tragedy, especially in the southern Philippines?

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has designated tax lawyer Romeo Lumagui Jr. as commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Office of the Press Secretary said Tuesday.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said he will let the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. keep the P2.25 billion it is requesting in confidential funds, but will still try to have the other P2.25 billion it is asking for intelligence...

"As it is in all countries, the promotion and protection of human rights is a never-ending job. We will fix what needs fixing and improve what needs improving," Remulla told the UN Human Rights Committee.

Won’t extra rice be extra nice?

Remulla had already reported to the UNHRC that the Department of Justice-led review panel on "war on drugs" operations is still working and referred 302 incidents to the National Bureau of Investigation for case build-up. 

Suspended corrections chief Gerald Bantag did not receive the subpoena as he no longer lives at his last known address. But state prosecutors say the summon is deemed served and the preliminary investigation will proceed.

Tayag is known for promoting the DOH's campaign through dancing. 

Lawyer Jose Art Tugade, son of former transportation secretary Arthur Tugade, has been appointed as head of the Land Transportation Office, putting an end to the confusion about his position at the Manila International Airport Authority.

President Marcos will embark on several official foreign trips next year with many heads of state, including his counterparts in Southeast Asia, expressing their interest to talk with the new Philippine leader.