In a resolution dated October 5, the Commission Proper upheld the Notice of Disallowance, worth P73,287,000.00, which flagged the OVP's confidential spending from December 21 to 31, 2022.
PDP-Laban party-aligned lawmakers and individuals have asked the Supreme Court to restore the mandatory 16-vote supermajority required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.
The group explained that the public’s right to be informed and the press’ freedom to report takes precedence over the interest of public officials whose transactions are under scrutiny.
The number of jobless Filipinos in August this year declined to 2.77 million, indicating a 5.3% drop in the unemployment rate from July’s 6%.
National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. said that the allegations, which emerged during the ongoing impeachment proceedings, may have national security implications.
According to a copy of the warrant of arrest sent to reporters by the National Bureau of Investigation, the Makati RTC Branch 235 issued the warrant on October 5.
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A Chinese state-owned enterprise with direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party and Beijing’s foreign influence apparatus was among the entities that remitted millions of pesos to Calle88 Foods Corp., a company linked…
The Anti-Money Laundering Council had previously flagged these transactions as covered and suspicious transaction reports due to a lack of legitimate underlying transactions.
The Philippines and Poland yesterday signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, as leaders of both countries expect expanded relations in economy, information technology, defense as well as a…
The Supreme Court should dismiss the challenge to the law fixing the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections officials and resetting the election to November 2028, as well as deny efforts to prevent its…
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has opposed the request of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to limit the documents disclosed in relation to his upcoming crimes against humanity trial.
Apart from China, eight other countries – some of which are notorious for money laundering – had been the sources of nearly P50 million in remittances that flowed into a food company linked to Vice President Sara…
Filipinos could face more frequent power outages and higher electricity bills as the country braces for the impact of a “super El Niño,” Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warned yesterday.
The National Security Council will investigate alleged financial inflows from China to Philippine-based companies linked to the family of Vice President Sara Duterte, amid concerns over possible foreign interference and…
President Marcos will undertake a five-day working visit to Singapore that will include watching the Formula One Grand Prix.
Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada yesterday denied there was anything wrong with stripping bare the office of the Senate president pro tempore, calling it “standard practice.”
Text messages posing as alerts about the no-contact apprehension policy have been flagged by the Metro Manila Development Authority.
The Senate impeachment court has begun looking into the bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte, uncovering 30 active accounts containing P190 million or way above the P13.32 million declared in her statement of…
Malacañang is pushing to sustain the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process by advancing the decommissioning of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front combatants and accelerating the implementation of the normalization…
Eight regional lawmakers and the Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority forged on Tuesday, October 6, an agreement outlining their individual fund support for the November Saudi Arabia Umrah pilgrimage by residents of the…
Fishing and sailing are temporarily banned in Palawan waters due to the risk of possible falling debris from a scheduled Chinese rocket launch.
The South Korean embassy in Manila has hosted a conference to strengthen coordination with Philippine authorities amid crimes targeting South Koreans.
Filipinos appear to be unbothered by surging airfares this year, as visa application volumes went up in the eight months to August, mostly to non-Schengen destinations.
The National Capital Region Police Office has tightened intelligence operations to prevent the return of Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs and online scams in Metro Manila.
A member of the government militia was killed while two others were wounded in an ambush in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Monday.
A worker was injured after he was hit by a motorcycle while crossing a pedestrian lane in Taytay, Rizal on Saturday.
Six residents in this city have received P100,000 each after reaching 100 years old.
Sulfur stench from Kanlaon Volcano hit areas in the cities of Bago and La Carlota as well as in the town of La Castellana in Negros Occidental on Monday night.
There is no discussion yet on the possibility of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte as an alternative candidate in the 2028 presidential race, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.
Saying boorish behavior has no place among public officials, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has ordered an investigation of Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela for his outburst during a…
A politician from Isabela has been disqualified from seeking an elective post for failing to submit his statements of contributions and expenditures for two consecutive elections.
EY Global Delivery Services is expanding its cybersecurity operations in Cebu, tapping the province’s growing pool of technology talent to deliver increasingly complex digital security services to clients worldwide.
Building on their longstanding partnership, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have pledged to bring intellectual property (IP) awareness and…
The Commission on Audit has recommended that the Mandaue City Government demand from a supplier to complete the delivery or refund the cost of about 14,000 pairs of rubber shoes under a ?58.13-million procurement…
The Commission on Audit has called out the Danao City Government for operating a ?418.65-million bulk water system without the mandatory permits from the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Water Resources Board.
The Commission on Audit flagged P379.59 million worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu City that remained unimplemented as of December 31, 2025, citing delays in preliminary engineering activities and the finalization of…
Traditionally, it is the Western Conference teams that dominate their Eastern counterparts, but recent developments have changed the scenario that it is no longer a weak conference. Yes, the WC is still formidable but…
Lapu-Lapu City blasted San Remigio, 74-52, for its second straight win in the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament.
Den Rick Orgong fired 22 points with four rebounds, one assist and two steals as the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs downed the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 69-62, for their sixth victory in the Cebu Schools…
Beginning early this year, I have found myself awake until three almost every morning.
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RLC signed an MoU with Pag-IBIG to expand home loan accreditation across its resi portfolio.
PLDT deferred the planned VITRO REIT IPO to 2027, citing market conditions and higher interest rates.
DOE warned that a prolonged El Niño could raise the risk of power interruptions and higher electricity bills as extreme heat strains thermal plants and lower water availability weighs on hydro generation.
This US-led effort on artificial intelligence and supply chain security aims to advance a new economic security consensus among its allies and trusted partners.
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined the government’s expanded affordable housing program, partnering with Pag-IBIG Fund to offer Filipino workers more housing options with preferential pricing and buyer incentives.
The condo glut reminds me of hot pandesal.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is close to hitting its P300-billion investment target for the year as investment approvals surged by 92 percent from January to September.
KABAN Boracay is expanding its food and beverage portfolio ahead of its grand launch on Oct. 11, bringing Korean restaurant Chung Dam and Japanese dining brand Umi Matsu to its Station 0 complex.
Moody’s Corp. has completed its acquisition of a 19.99-percent stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp., expanding its regional presence as it sees corporate expansion and infrastructure needs supporting Philippine…
A huge potential upside is seen for investors participating in the initial public offering of GCash parent Mynt Inc., which is slated to be the largest in the country’s history at P60.9 billion.
The local stock market plunged yesterday after sentiment was weighed down by the country’s September inflation, which soared to a three-year high.
The World Bank has kept its growth forecasts for the Philippines through 2028, flagging the country’s high vulnerability to global fuel shocks relative to its neighbors.
Four executives made Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia for 2026, with the president and CEO of soon-to-be listed e-wallet giant GCash topping the Filipina business leaders on the roster.
Inflation in September accelerated at its fastest pace in more than three years, driven mainly by faster food price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is postponing the P24.2-billion listing of its data center arm, blaming rising interest rates and the worsening economic health for its decision to defer.
The TNT Tropang 5G returned to PBA Governors’ Cup action with a bang, flattening the Terrafirma Dyip, 116-92, Wednesday evening at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
La Salle pulled away in the fourth quarter to shoot down the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 83-76, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash Wednesday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Complete annihilation by the NLEX Road Warriors.
National University fended off a gutsy Adamson side, 85-66, in their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball clash Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Some of the biggest names on the Asian Tour — and the brightest talents the Philippines can offer — set out to win Asia's oldest national golf championship when Manila Southwoods hosts the 108th playing of the…
Nike is introducing a new race-day system of speed built around a simple belief: Race-day innovation should help runners pursue their own goals, not fit into a single definition of performance.
The 69-strong Philippine differently abled team will have tempered expectations and hopeful hearts as it wades into battle in the fifth Asian Para Games slated October 18-24 in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.
Two historic medals gave Sibol reason to celebrate in the 20th Asian Games, but the disappointment of missing out on a highly anticipated Mobile Legends gold has also given the national esports program plenty to think…
Playing in their first-ever Ateneo-La Salle games in the collegiate level, Kieffer Alas and EJ Kapihe are taking the Blue Eagles’ Wednesday clash with the Green Archers as just another game.
For Mark “Marvz” Luz, coaching Yangon Galacticos has become about more than winning Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournaments.
Having snapped a two-year title drought, Jhonnel Ababa hopes to ride the momentum and growing confidence from his victory last week as he shoots for back-to-back championships in the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship.
Unranked Ella Mhae Paglalunan and fellow Gen. Trias, Cavite standout Raven Licayan powered a sweep of the MVP honors in the Zentro Juniors Age-Group Championships.
After a break since Aug. 14 to make way for the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, PBA is back on track starting with a Governors Cup doubleheader at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium…
It’s an unlikely pair, combining Aichi-Nagoya silver medalist Aya Cojuangco, 40, and three-time U18 Singapore Youth Championships gold medalist Mateusz Johnson, 18, but Philippine archery coach Ryu Su Jeng is seriously…
Disney+ Philippines welcomed ESPN NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon to Manila on Monday to launch its coverage of the 2026-27 NBA season.
When the going gets tough, count on the tough Lawrence Mangubat to get going.
Topex Robinson faces his old coaching guru in Louie Alas as reigning champion La Salle and Ateneo turn another page in their fabled rivalry in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball today at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After etching his name in the record books as the 2025 MiniROK Karter of the Year, Antonio “Anton” Racelis faced the ultimate test of versatility this season: stepping up to the fiercely competitive Tillotson T4 Junior…
Asian Games bronze medalist Alex Eala made heads turn as she made her appearance at the Paris Fashion Week in a quick getaway before plunging back to the WTA Tour in China next week.
It’s neither the season opener nor the conference kickoff but it certainly feels like one.
The English singer will visit her fans in Manila.
The former Filipina member of the disbanded K-pop girl group UNIS is open to all offers coming her way.
Rain in Solo Leveling!
The Vivamax star and the actor have called it quits.
A Filipino artist’s 70-hour charcoal portrait of comedian Michael V. has caught the attention of the Kapuso star himself.
From actress to beauty queens?
Nearly two decades after Carlo Vergara introduced Zsazsa Zaturnnah to Filipino readers, the iconic superheroine is set to return to the stage in a revival of “Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal” in 2027.
Aiko Melendez is engaged to former actor Onemig Bondoc after he proposed to her at the grave of her late father, Jimi Melendez.
Artists never rest on their laurels. It’s either they extend their creative scope to a new medium or create a platform to continue their craft.
Atasha Muhlach and KD Estrada have been bringing the kilig in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.” The co-stars chalked up their onstage chemistry to the friendship and comfort they developed offstage.
I have always appreciated the way music affects a movie, especially when it becomes part of the storytelling.
Patience is a must when you have to stand in a long queue to get an identification card, according to “2 Valid IDs” actress Marietta Subong, also known as Pokwang.
The secret lies in having the freshest dilis in the market and making a really good batter to coat and fry it with.
Robert Jordan Jr., Ruben Lugtu II and Samuel Cariño continue to lead Global Dominion through its expansion, enhancing not just Filipinos’ access to credit, but financial education as well.
For Rosita Lara “Otty” Lumagui, managing director of healthcare business-services company Medical Solutions Business Services Philippines, the celebration carries a larger idea: Filipino talent deserves the opportunity…
Local dishes and spatial shifts are the most popular trends for hotel dining in 2027.
When Manila’s best dressed recently gathered at Shangri-La The Fort, it was an evening of glamour with a wonderfully generous twist.
Impeachment is once again dominating political conversation.
Not to be cited for contempt or be accused of sub judice, political pundits are betting whether or not the latest petition of veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal will get the majority support of the 15-man Supreme…
VP Sara Duterte’s acceptance of P150-million contribution from China in 2019 merits full investigation.
Even on the low-hanging fruit of boosting Philippine tourism, the Marcos administration is proving incapable.
There is a somewhat complicated Filipino saying that goes: “Hampas sa kalabaw, sa kabayo ang latay.”
The executive director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council, Ronel Buenaventura, was asked by Sen. Robinhood Padilla yesterday if he thought amendments were needed in the country’s laws against dirty money.
Valenzuela and Parañaque have suspended the implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy.
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