The Department of Justice (DOJ) has yet to issue a resolution on the obstruction of justice complaint against Sen. Robin Padilla over his alleged role in helping Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa leave the Senate, a DOJ spokesperson said Friday.
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell nearly 18% in the first half of the year as market volatility and concerns over the country’s economic growth weighed on investor activity.
Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted Texas laws on border security, voting, school choice and foreign land ownership during a speech Thursday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calling them examples of “common sense” policies.
Austin City Council approved two measures Thursday that change how developers can use fees in lieu of providing affordable housing and how the city will spend the money collected through those fees.
San Antonio City Council approved a three-year contract with the city’s police union Thursday, committing about $102.3 million to higher officer pay and other benefits while requiring employees to shoulder more healthcare costs.
San Antonio will launch a six-month pilot program in early 2027 to divert some people accused of low-level, nonviolent offenses to mental health or substance-use treatment instead of sending them directly to jail.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to give every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections has drawn mixed reactions from Houston-area residents, with some calling it an attempt to buy votes while others said the money would help cover expenses.
KC Concepcion shared a glimpse of her long-awaited date night with her stepfather, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, saying she enjoyed spending quality time with her family.
Actress and former beauty queen Lara Quigaman said her mother, Precy, is safe after Philippine Airlines flight PR116 diverted to Anchorage, Alaska, because of an indication involving the aircraft’s cabin pressurization system.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have developed strong on-court chemistry during their first FIBA Women’s World Cup with the United States, despite the intense rivalry that has followed them since their college careers.