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UN report declares global state of ‘water bankruptcy’
PARIS, France — The world is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy” with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday. It argues that decades of overuse, pollution, environmental destruction and climate…
Japan logs record-breaking tourist arrivals despite 45% drop in Chinese visitors
Tourists to Japan hit a record high for the month of December despite the number of visitors from China plunging 45% due to diplomatic tensions between the two Asian neighbours. Beijing in November urged its citizens not to travel to Japan, seeking to punish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she…
Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
DAVOS, Switzerland – The collective wealth of the planet’s billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of “highly dangerous” political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. US President Donald Trump’s policies in particular…
‘Leadership by example’ key to disciplining police ranks, says Ping Lacson
Leadership by example remains the most effective way to enforce discipline in the Philippine National Police, former PNP chief and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday. Lacson said a police chief who personally avoids extortion and criminal conduct gains the moral…
Lacson says Senate to probe reports Romualdez bought Makati property allegedly using Discaya as front
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Wednesday, January 14, that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will seek to clarify what he described as “persistent reports” alleging that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez purchased a house and lot in a plush Makati subdivision using…
Lacson says ex-DPWH chief ‘deliberately’ fed Malacañang inaccurate flood control project data
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, January 14 said he received information indicating that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan deliberately submitted inaccurate data on flood control projects to Malacañang, which later…
‘Trabaho po namin ito’: Sharon Garin cites DOE mandate in cancellation of power contracts linked to Leviste’s energy firm
“Hindi po kailangan utusan kami kasi trabaho po namin ’to.” This was the remark of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin as she categorically denied that any directive from Malacañang or the leadership of the House of Representatives prompted the cancellation of power supply contracts linked to Solar…
Isko Moreno announces arrest of Manila’s Top 1 Most Wanted murder suspect
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday afternoon, January 13, that the Manila Police District (MPD) has arrested the city’s Top 1 Most Wanted Person, a murder suspect linked to the killing of a criminology student in Tondo in October 2023. Domagoso said the…
Most vaccine-hesitant people eventually got COVID-19 jab — UK study
PARIS, France — Most people who were initially hesitant about getting vaccinated against Covid-19 eventually received the jab, an England-based study said Tuesday, illustrating that widespread public vaccine scepticism can be overcome. Developed in record time, vaccines for Covid successfully…
Manila becomes first city to launch preschool milk program using local dairy
The City Government of Manila has become the first local government unit in the country to roll out a supplemental milk-feeding program for preschoolers using locally produced milk, a move the National Dairy Authority (NDA) said sets a national benchmark in linking child nutrition with supporting…
Isko Moreno announces ₱6.66M medical aid for three Manila patients needing life-saving treatment
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has approved ₱6,658,845.60 in medical assistance for three patients requiring life-saving procedures, following a dialogue with families seeking help for costly treatments, including dialysis support and transplants. During the exchange, the Mayor…
Imee Marcos linked to ₱2.5 billion allocables under ‘Cabral files,’ says Ping Lacson
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, January 11, invoked the adage that “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones” as he flagged ₱2.5 billion in allocables linked to Imee Marcos in the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), while questioning her criticism…
Lacson warns recanting ex-DPWH officials may face perjury charges
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, January 11, warned that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials who withdraw their sworn statements on anomalous flood control projects could face perjury charges, while stressing that any recantation would not…
‘Definitely, panalo ang ating mga kababayan’: says DBM chief Toledo on 2026 budget
“Definitely panalo ang ating mga kababayan.” This was an unequivocal assurance given by Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo in an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on January 10. Toledo said the proposed 2026 national budget is intended to ensure that government spending directly…
Marcos admin to address ‘minimum basic needs’ in 2026 budget — DBM
The 2026 national budget is structured to address the country’s “minimum basic needs,” with priority spending focused on education, health, agriculture, social services, and job creation, Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said on Saturday, January 10. In an interview on DZRH News program…