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The Davao city businesswoman who last month accused Senator Antonio Trillanes IV of trying to bribe her to testify against President Rodrigo Duterte met with Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II Monday, May 15, about her plans of pressing a case against the senator.
Read more: Woman ‘bribed’ to testify vs Duterte eyes filing case vs Trillanes
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President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order implementing a nationwide smoking ban. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said that EO No. 26 was signed on May 16. The EO provides for the establishment of no smoking areas in public places whether indoor or outdoor.
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Areas where tourists could drink until they drop in Boracay are to shrink further under a new ordinance designating more places where consumption of alcoholic beverages would be outlawed.
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President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 18, administered the oath of office of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Cayetano.
Read more: Duterte administers oath to new DFA chief Cayetano
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The first impeachment complaint against President Duterte did not survive even for one day on the House of Representatives committee on justice, which called the accusations leveled by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano against Mr. Duterte “multiple hearsay.”
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The Philippines is turning down a grant of 250 million euros ($278.7 million) from the European Union (EU) that will allow the bloc to interfere with the country’s affairs, but remains open to accepting other forms of EU financial assistance, Malacañang said on Thursday, May 18.
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The 17th Congress will convene in a constituent assembly (Con-ass) next year to propose amendments to the 1987 Constitution for a federal form of government, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said.
Read more: Congress to convene for Charter change next year - Alvarez
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MANILA -- “Buhay pa, pero matanda nga lang (Still alive, just old).”
Read more: Imelda Marcos: I’m alive, still dreaming to restore paradise in PH
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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) took a step towards easing tensions in the South China Sea, state media reported Thursday, May 18, agreeing to a framework for a “code of conduct” to prevent incidents in the disputed waters.
Read more: China, Asean agree on draft framework for sea code of conduct
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WASHINGTON -- With his stunning firing of FBI Director James Comey, Donald Trump is propelling the presidency into rarely traversed territory.
Read more: Analysis: Trump thrusts US presidency into perilous area by firing FBI chief
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