The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has a “low chance” of developing into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on March 7, following a drone attack near its terminal. This occurred as Iran launched 16 ballistic missiles and 120 drones into the United Arab Emirates.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, March 8, departed the Philippines for a working visit to the United States.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the former apostolic nuncio to the Philippines as the Holy See’s envoy to the United States (U.S.).

Restoration activities of two declared national cultural treasures face contrasting fates, with one moving according to schedule while another church is still searching for its first block of funds.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson yesterday defended his decision not to hold a Blue Ribbon inquiry into the claims of 18 alleged former soldiers that they delivered P805 billion in flood control kickbacks to certain politicians.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III has filed a bill providing special privileges and financial relief to pregnant women, from medical check-ups to vitamins and laboratory tests.

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Friday downplayed criticisms of his questions to a basketball player seeking naturalization before the Senate, describing his comments as nothing more than “friendly banter.”

President Marcos teased his son, House Majority Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos, on his 32nd birthday on Saturday, asking him, “Where is my apo (grandchild)?”

Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Robert Nazal and BH founder and spokesperson Bernadette Herrera yesterday urged the House of Representatives to pass three pro-women bills filed in the 20th Congress in time for the celebration of Women’s Month...