Archive - News Year 2017 all 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 24 12 18 24 30 News Modernization or Phaseout? Transport groups call it a phaseout, not modernization. By ZHANDER CAYABYAB | May 23, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Was the definition of EJKs changed under the Duterte administration? (UPDATED) Recently appointed foreign affairs chief Alan Peter Cayetano slammed the double standard used by critics of the Duterte administration to define extrajudicial killings (EJKs). By VERA Files | May 21, 2017 | 7-minute read KEEP READING News Justice Carpio tells Duterte to bring to UN Xi’s threat to go to war Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio said today the Philippines can bring to the United Nations the matter of China’s President Xi Jinping threatening President Duterte that China would wage war if the Philippines starts drilling oil in disputed areas in the South China Sea. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News After the crash: ‘My wife’s life was worth just P200,000’ A measly sum of money that cannot compensate for the loss of a loved one. By Makoi Popioco | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News COMMENTARY: Distractedly yours Experts need to explain the intricacies of the new law By IRA V. PANGANIBAN | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News How not to get distracted by your navigation app Miguel Dumaual discusses the do’s and don’ts of using navigation apps on the road By MIGUEL DUMAUAL | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Veteran diplomat tells Duterte to stop joking about Mongolia and Turkey joining Asean On the sidelines of the first One Belt, One Road summit in Beijing last week, President Duterte met with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat, prime minister of Mongolia. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 19, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Hold on tight, kiddo What you need to know about children's safety on motorcycles By VJ Bacungan | May 19, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Implementation issues hound Day 1 of Anti-Distracted Driving Law It was marred with confusion and confrontations between drivers and enforcers. By RAYMOND TRIBDINO AND EVAN ORIAS | May 18, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Law against distracted driving takes effect May 18 Distracted driving is a growing threat to road safety. By VJ Bacungan | May 18, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News ICC will be the next battleground It was not surprising that the Malacañang-friendly congressmen killed without much fuss the impeachment complaint against President Duterte filed by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano Monday. By By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 17, 2017 | 3-minute read KEEP READING News Inconsistencies in implementing the Motorcycle Helmet Law In Central Luzon, 70% of riders don't wear helmets. By IRISH DOTILLOS | May 17, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News PH urged to strengthen justice system, end impunity Members of the United Nations have called on the Philippines to strengthen its judicial system. By VERLIE Q. RETULIN | May 16, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Did Callamard say shabu doesn’t lead to violence? Did the UN Special Rapporteur say shabu doesn’t lead to violence? By VERA Files | May 16, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News 6 years since Ma’am Chit’s death: still no justice, road crashes continue to rise This year is no different in her family’s search for justice. By DANIEL ABUNALES | May 13, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News DOTr highlights ‘radical’ transport modernization during UN Road Safety celebration A “very radical transport modernization program” is in the offing. By VERLIE Q. RETULIN | May 13, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Plaza Moriones in Intramuros What is Plaza Moriones and why do we need to talk about it? By VERA Files | May 12, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Cayetano tells UN Duterte admin has ‘zero tolerance’ for police abuse Does the Duterte admin have ‘zero tolerance’ for police abuse as Cayetano says? By VERA Files | May 11, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Mandatory car seats for kids in privately owned vehicles proposed "If you can buy a car, then you can buy a child restraint system.” By LUCILLE SODIPE | May 11, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Can Duterte invoke territoriality on matters related to crimes specified in the Rome Statute? President Rodrigo Duterte cited the principle of territoriality when asked if the International Criminal Court (ICC) has the jurisdiction to look into his alleged involvement in the “continuing mass murder in the Philippines.” By VERA Files | May 11, 2017 | 4-minute read KEEP READING News DOTr moves to rid roads of old, dilapidated vehicles No more outdated and potentially harmful public transport vehicles in Philippine roads in the next five years. By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL | May 10, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Silence of the Lambs The Philippine chairmanship of the golden anniversary of Asean adopted for its theme, “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.” By Lauro L. Baja, Jr. | May 9, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Justice Carpio wants to speak to the Chinese people through his eBook Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s hope springs eternal. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 8, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Small cars: Cheaper but at what cost? Inconsistent vehicle-safety standards in the Philippines By VJ Bacungan | May 7, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 … 16 Older posts