Paula Valero

3 weeks ago | thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Paula Valero

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that approximately 37,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, and school personnel during the opening of the 2025-2026 school year later this month. PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo made the announcement on Saturday, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to maintaining peace and order amid the return of in-person classes.

3 weeks ago | thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Paula Valero

Law and political science professors from various institutions across the Philippines have collectively expressed concern over the possible dismissal of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a joint expression of concern, the academics emphasized that the Senate has a constitutional obligation to “forthwith proceed” with a trial once an impeachment case is transmitted from the House of Representatives.

1 month ago | thechronicle.com.ph | Alexa Franco |Paula Valero

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that the Philippines would send more Filipino peacekeepers to serve under the United Nations (UN) to support the promise of the UN to serve and protect. “Peacekeeping is one of the clearest symbols of the United Nations’ promise to protect people and preserve peace,” Teodoro said during Wednesday’s 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, Germany.

1 month ago | thechronicle.com.ph | Alexa Franco |Komfie Manalo |Paula Valero

House Ad Hoc Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation and Victims Compensation Chairman Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said Thursday that the potential addition of incoming House members Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno to the House prosecution panel represents a significant step that enhances the legal strength and institutional credibility of the impeachment trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

1 month ago | thechronicle.com.ph | Paula Valero |Luna Salamat |Komfie Manalo

Khalil Ramos posted on Instagram stories after voting, as he made a mistake during the voting process on Monday. He shared and warned other people that he had made a mistake as he had shaded a bit too hard, therefore rendering his party-list vote invalid, and said that it was over-voting. The Kapuso actor warned others not to commit the same error during voting. “Be extra careful when shading your ballots,” he said.