Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has ordered the expansion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Direct Commission Program to recruit more civilian professionals with specialized skills as the military modernizes its capabilities.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate cannot shoulder the cost of catering for Vice President Sara Duterte’s staff and legal team during her impeachment trial, citing budget constraints.
Biden’s attorneys filed a notice of voluntary dismissal Friday, less than a week after a divided federal appeals court ruled against his request to keep the recordings private. He had the option to seek a rehearing or appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court but instead ended the case.
About 700 guests attended the dinner at the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, including multiple identification checks, armed officers, security guards and a detection dog.
Rick Moranis made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con International on Friday, confirming his return as Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs: The New One,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1987 cult comedy set for release next April.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking business, foundation and philanthropic leaders to help fund 15 San Antonio organizations as the city works to close a projected $157.7 million budget deficit without raising property taxes.
The Nation’s Girl Group took the stage in Ballroom 20 to perform the song, which is featured on the movie’s official soundtrack.
Lawmakers made the pledge during an oversight forum in Houston, where Salgado Araujo’s family, civil rights advocates and immigration leaders testified about the July 7 shooting.
A crystal-like substance found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month, tested negative for narcotics or other illicit drugs, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the family’s attorney.
Texas officials confirmed a third flood-related death Friday as Gov. Greg Abbott warned that dangerous conditions will continue for communities downstream along the Nueces River for several more days.