Several lawmakers on Tuesday criticized the House leadership’s decision to suspend Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., saying the move appeared selective and failed to address allegations involving other legislators.
At a Palace briefing, Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro addressed Duterte’s remarks after he questioned the government’s assertion that a family of four could prepare a Christmas meal for P500.
Ukraine negotiators travel to Florida for peace talks with U.S. officials as Russian airstrikes intensify, resulting in casualties across the nation.
Venezuela’s government accuses the U.S. of unilaterally stopping migrant repatriation flights as tensions rise between the two nations. President Trump’s remarks suggest a complete closure of Venezuelan airspace.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the ex-president of Honduras, who was convicted of drug trafficking in the U.S.