Day: December 9, 2025

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that it has yet to receive a copy of the alleged arrest warrant issued against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The DOJ emphasized that it is premature to discuss the matter due to the lack of certainty regarding the existence of such a warrant. According to Philippines News Agency, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez conveyed in a message to reporters that discussing the issue is speculative at this point as no warrant has been confirmed. Martinez reiterated that the DOJ has not received any alleged warrant and assured that

Pasig city: Combatting corruption has become a national undertaking beyond government agencies, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday. “The fight against corruption is no longer the burden of one office; it is now the shared duty of an entire nation,” Remulla said during the 2025 National Anti-Corruption Summit at the Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig City. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla emphasized that the battle against corruption requires the active involvement of both the government and its citizens. “This is not government versus corruption – this is government and citizens fighting corruption together. Crowdsourcing is no longer noise; it

Manila: An official of the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) on Tuesday reminded employers that 13th month pay is mandatory and cannot be substituted by other allowances. BWC Director Alvin Curada emphasized that the 13th month pay is prescribed under a law, mandating employers to provide this benefit to their workers on or before December 24. According to Philippines News Agency, Curada stated that under Presidential Decree No. 851 and subsequent Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issuances, the 13th month pay is mandatory and cannot be replaced by other bonuses, such as Christmas bonuses or grocery allowances. Companies are

Quezon city: The Quezon City government logged 648 new cases and four dengue-related deaths from Nov. 17 to Dec. 4. Overall, a total of 10,609 cases were reported in the city from Jan. 1 to Dec. 4 or an increase of 1,880 since Oct. 7. According to Philippines News Agency, the city government urged residents via a social media post on Tuesday to seek immediate consultation at the first signs of dengue, such as fever, headache, and rashes, to prevent severe complications and reduce the risk of death. The QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) surveillance report noted that case

Manila: Senate leaders on Tuesday stood firm that the bicameral conference committee on the proposed 2026 national budget must be livestreamed, following reports that some members of the House of Representatives prefer closed-door proceedings. Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that he will not allow the bicam on House Bill No. 4058, the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), to proceed without livestreaming, emphasizing that transparency had already been agreed upon with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, Sotto expressed his determination in an ambush interview, saying, ‘Hindi ako papayag. Hindi ako papayag na hindi naka-livestream (I