Delon Porcalla

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Evelyn Macairan |Delon Porcalla |Alexis Romero

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos was peppered with praises by his wife First Lady Liza Marcos and their children yesterday as they thanked him for his presence and guidance during the celebration of Father’s Day. In an Instagram post, Liza called the President the “calm” in their chaos and the “heart” of their home. “Today, we celebrate the man our children look up to… and the husband I still look at with love (and occasional exasperation). Love you forever,” she declared.

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Delon Porcalla |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines —   As the 19th Congress drew to a close last night, four senators took the podium one last time in plenary to deliver valedictory speeches to mark the Senate’s sine die adjournment, with reflections on public service and legislative milestones.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Delon Porcalla |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines — On Mother’s Day, President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino mothers, whom he described as “the quiet strength behind every family.”“I sincerely honor and thank all the ‘light of the home.’ Thank you very much for your unparalleled love and care,” Marcos wrote on Instagram in Filipino yesterday.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Delon Porcalla |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Up to 14,000 motorcycle taxi riders belonging to Move It are at risk of losing their jobs following an order from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reducing the company’s fleet by more than half. Rep. Rodge Gutierrez of 1-Rider party-list yesterday asked the LTFRB to reconsider the one-year moratorium on new riders for Move It.“We are concerned about the impact of the LTFRB decision to cut its fleet to 6,836,” Gutierrez said.

Mar 12, 2025 | philstar.com | Delon Porcalla |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines —   Hours after their father was flown to The Hague to face the International Criminal Court (ICC), siblings Vice President Sara Duterte and Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte are Netherlands-bound to assist former president Rodrigo Duterte. The Vice President left Manila at 7:40 a.m. yesterday on an Emirates flight bound for Amsterdam, according to her office.