"I discussed that with the president, especially during the command conference. He asked, 'Are we in danger of being dragged into that?' Because he said he allowed the US to use Clark in case it goes to war," Lorenzana said.

This is despite election paraphernalia arriving late in some Philippine foreign service posts, which also delayed the mailing of ballots to voters.

Sen. Risa Hontiveros wants an inquiry to verify the statements of other witnesses who testified against detained lawmaker Leila De Lima, after two witnesses recanted their allegations against the latter. 

With many untapped potentials in the health and industry, the Department of Tourism said it sees the Philippines as an "attractive medical tourism destination."

Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to cast and protect their votes on election day on Monday.

Former police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar expressed gratitude to the Iglesia ni Cristo for endorsing his senatorial candidacy in the May 9 elections.

If elected, presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s first executive order will be to review all government contracts as well as identify anomalous transactions and people behind these deals.

Despite the latest survey results, presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson remains hopeful in his bid for the top elective post just like what happened to him when he first ran for the Senate and won.

Hundreds of supporters of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio on Tuesday night in an effort to convince the voting public to switch their support to the Aksyon Demokratiko candidate.

Former deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Mocha Uson has asked the Commission on Elections to look into alleged issues regarding former vice president and senatorial candidate Jejomar Binay’s fitness to run for offi...