4 to 6 million expected at Pope Francis’ Luneta mass

Organizers of Pope Francis' papal visit are bracing for four to six million people at the Mass the pope will lead at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Jan. 18 next year.

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Close to a year after Terminal 3 shooting, NAIA still lacks CCTV cameras

Close to a year since four people were shot to death at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, the Manila International Airport Authority has yet to finish installing security cameras at the country's primary airport.

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SC, parties all set for EDCA oral arguments

With the guidelines for the debate already in place, parties in cases contesting the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement are set to lay their arguments on the controversial bilateral deal before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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House set to resume floor debates on Cha-cha, anti-political dynasty proposals

Discussions on two controversial measures — the anti-political dynasty bill and the charter change resolution — are set to resume on the floor of the House of Representatives now that the proposed 2015 national budget has been submitted to the Senate.

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Doctors’ group hits AFP, DOH execs for visiting quarantined peacekeepers

The Philippine College of Physicians has criticized military and health officials' for visiting peacekeepers from Ebola-hit Liberia at their quarantine facilities in Caballo Island over the weekend.

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Albay mulling school holidays during APEC-ISOM on Dec. 8 and 9

Classes in Albay province may be suspended on December 8 and 9, Monday and Tuesday, when the province hosts a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

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Solon seeks passage of Bill of Rights for Taxi Passengers

With the holiday season fast approaching, a lawmaker has renewed his push for the passage of a proposed “Bill of Rights for Taxi Passengers” to protect them from abusive and picky cab drivers.

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Only 2,000 attendees allowed for Pope Francis’ Mass at Manila Cathedral

Only 2,000 bishops, priests, and religious individuals are allowed to attend the Papal Mass at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015, the second day of Pope Francis' visit in the Philippines.

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VP Binay’s affidavit: Senators acting as judges, witnesses

Vice President Jejomar Binay has submitted an eight-page affidavit to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee formally denying the overpricing in the construction of the P2.7-billion Makati City Hall Building II and chiding senators for acting as prosecutors, judges and even witnesses against him.

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Senators remember Flavier as friend, confidant, father

Despite his achievements as a lawmaker, the late Senator Juan Flavier made his mark on his colleagues not just as an outstanding legislator but as a friend, confidant, adviser, and father.

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Bong Revilla leaves detention for overnight stay at St. Luke’s

Detained Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. on Monday left his detention facility at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame to undergo various medical checkups at St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City.

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Senate adjourns session early in honor of Flavier

The Senate on Monday adjourned its session early in honor of the late Senator Juan Flavier.

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AFP: Quarantined peacekeepers in Caballo Island all okay

The Filipino UN peacekeepers who are currently on their 21-day quarantine period at Caballo Island near Corregidor are in good condition, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc reiterated on Monday.

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Strike down EDCA, Laude kin ask Supreme Court

The family of slain Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude on Monday asked the Supreme Court to declare the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States as unconstitutional.

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