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The Interpol cannot compel Philippine law enforcement authorities to arrest an individual with a red notice. Its rules state that each member country can decide what legal value it gives to a red notice and the authority of their law enforcement officers to make arrests.

How crucial is the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act? Here are four things you need to know.

There is concern that postponement of the election could erode public trust, hamper the peace effort and add to the already volatile political situation in BARMM.

Who among the aspirants to the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections have been flagged for sharing mis- and disinformation since April 2016, when VERA Files began its fact-checking initiative

Thelma Cinco, PAGASA Climatology and Agrometeorology chief, said much of the damage from severe tropical storm Kristine was due to sustained heavy rainfall, rather than its wind strength.

The BARMM has had one of the highest concentrations of enduring political dynasties in the country, according to a study by former Ateneo School of Governance dean Ronald Mendoza.

"Fat" political dynasties are families that occupy different elected positions at the same time. "Thin" dynasties are families who are successively elected in the same jurisdiction, serving one at a time.

LTFRB said PUV drivers and operators who refuse to consolidate are considered unlicensed and can be apprehended if they still ply the routes with unregistered vehicles.

The SC decision declared that Sulu is not part of the BARMM because its inclusion violates Section 18, Article X of the 1987 Constitution.

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The PhilHealth Konsulta program is an expanded benefit package for outpatient services for all Filipinos. Konsulta covers consultation, laboratory and diagnostic tests and medication.

While the Department of Health has acknowledged the urgency of WHO's declaration, it assured the public that mpox differs from the COVID-19 pandemic and advised them to remain alert.

Health advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon asserted that the transfer of PhilHealth's excess funds goes against the Universal Health Care Act.

There are various types of flooding which require different solutions to address. While flood control projects are relevant, these mechanism address flooding only and nothing else.

For the first time, the BARMM will have an election to fill 80 seats in the Bangsamoro parliament in May 2025, simultaneously with the midterm national elections.

People continue to experience mild cases of the COVID FLiRT because of stronger immunity from the vaccines, health experts said.

Gaano kahalaga ang coral reefs sa South China Sea at bakit nasa degraded state ito?

Hindi makikipag-cooperate ang Marcos administration sa International Criminal Court sa imbestigasyon nito sa drug war. Gumagana naman daw kasi ang justice system ng Pilipinas.

Itinanggi ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na meron silang "gentlemen's agreement" ni Xi Jinping, ang pinuno ng China, tungkol sa Ayungin Shoal.

Halos doble ng kasalukuyang basic pay ng teachers ang panukalang dagdag sa buwanang sweldo nila, mula P27,000 hanggang P50,000, para raw makahabol sa sobrang taas ng presyo ng mga bilihin.

Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno said adopting such an interpretation to forward RBH Nos. 6 and 7 “will invite a serious constitutional challenge” because Bernas’ personal views were “never discussed” by the framers of the 1987 Constitution.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte raised the idea of Mindanao seceding from the Philippines, saying that local political forces would be regrouping in Davao to establish a movement for Mindanao independence.

The Philippines was placed on the gray list after the FATF identified 18 deficiencies that the government must resolve to effectively counter money laundering and terrorism financing in the country.

Ano ba ang unprogrammed funds? Para saan ito at ano ang kahulugan nito para sa mga Filipino?