Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized Senate Bill No. 2816 which sets a four-year term for barangay and SK officials.

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official criticized China for its attempt to impose a “new order” in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines encountered two contrasting responses from China to its military and civilian activities on Friday.

PCG spokesperson said BRP Cabra continues its efforts to prevent CCG vessels from approaching the coastline of Zambales.

Barely two weeks after the gun ban period started, the PNP in its election-related monitoring said that gun ban violators rose to 364.

The residents of Sulu province expressed mixed views on the province’s exit to the Bangsamoro autonomous region.