The Office of the Solicitor General asked a Pasig City court to immediately resolve its pending motion for reconsideration seeking to lift the freeze order on Metro Manila's P85 daily minimum wage increase.

This number is out of the 13,441 applicants which was cleared by the High Court to take the examination for admission to the practice of law. 

The Philippine National Police said it has not monitored any verified threat against Vice President Sara Duterte or her family, despite her claims that she fears for their safety and has documented threats and harassment dating back to 2023.

Undeterred by heavy rain, bar examinees made their way to their respective testing centers, backed by steadfast supporters who braved the weather with them.

The Bar Examinations, which will be conducted on two Sundays and one Wednesday in September, will be held in localized testing centers across the country. 

Luzon and Visayas may expect rains due to the southwest monsoon, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban has denounced the issuance of a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it an “assault” on the legitimate political opposition.

The Senate’s trust ratings will likely improve following reforms put in place by the new leadership, according to finance committee chairman Sen. JV Ejercito.

After the massive floods in Metro Manila and other provinces, the Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing to create a science-backed flood management infrastructure plan to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness in the country.

Former Senate president Frank Drilon said the grave threats case against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court has no bearing on her ongoing impeachment trial, saying the two proceedings are different in nature....