Detained Sen. Leila De Lima filed criminal complaints against murder convict Joel Capones, the prosecution’s star witness against her in the conspiracy to commit illegal drug trading case she is facing.

Local health authorities on Thursday reported 7,485 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,293,687.

"This is a reminder to the leaders of our barangays that we are serious in our campaign against the pandemic. We will not turn a blind eye on (sic.) this negligence if it makes the coronavirus situation worse," Año said in Filipino. 

"Aside from the slow pace of vaccination in the country, several pieces of disinformation have been prevalent," said Rep. Sarah Elago (Kabataan Party-list) in a resolution.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, president of the formerly ruling Liberal Party, backed calls for the opposition to unite behind a single presidential candidate in next year’s elections.

"We won't choose what brand will be administered to us. We subscribe to the findings of health experts that all vaccine brands are safe and effective, so we will take advantage of this free vaccination regardless of the brand," Eleazar said in mixed...

A growing body of scientific research documents the need for increased spatial targets, with experts agreeing that a necessary interim goal is to achieve a minimum 30% protection of the world’s land and ocean by 2030.

Sen. Nancy Binay on Thursday urged the Department of Health to swiftly release all COVID-19 jabs still in storage facilities to help meet increased demand as the government starts vaccinating economic frontliners. 

The Court of Appeals ordered officials of President Rodrigo Duterte’s government to destroy all information pertaining to Rep. Vicente Veloso (3rd District, Leyte) on its March 2019 narco-list.

Football athlete Kieth Absalon and his labor leader cousin Nolvin Absalon, who died after an explosive planted by the New People’s Army detonated while they were biking in Masbate City, were also shot, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Thur...