MANILA, Philippines – A National Bureau of Investigation official is not yet off-the-hook despite revealing an alleged attempt to bribe a witness in the Maguindanao massacre.

In a press conference Thursday, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said NBI regional director Ric Diaz will undergo investigation despite revealing the bribe attempt to Maguindanao massacre witness Kenny Dalagdag. “Nobody is off-the-hook yet. There must be a proactive and dynamic approach na pinapakita agad sa sitwasyong...

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino is not closed to the use of nuclear energy to provide the country with adequate power, especially in Mindanao, but is no longer keen on reviving the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP) because of the high cost this would entail.

The BNPP was completed in 1984 but was never used. Mr. Aquino’s cousin, former Pangasinan congressman Mark Cojuangco, had filed House Bill 4631 seeking to rehabilitate the BNPP.

Cojuangco’s wife Kimi, who succeeded him...

MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang Sunday challenged Ombudsman Merceditas “Merci” Gutierrez to prove her independence in handling cases that may be filed against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, even as lawmakers warned it would be difficult to impeach Gutierrez because Arroyo would block such a move.

President Benigno Aquino III’s spokesperson, Edwin Lacierda, said the proposed truth commission to be headed by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. would ensure th...