MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has backed the “Dapat Isa Lang” People’s Initiative seeking to push the government to fulfill the Constitution’s mandate against political…
Former OFW Mary Jane Veloso has been freed from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong hours after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he had signed her absolute pardon.
BAGUIO CITY — A 29-year-old miner died after the sport utility vehicle he was driving plunged into an 80-meter-deep ravine in Sitio Urica, Barangay Ampucao at the Benguet mining town of Itogon on Friday morning, Sept…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, paving the way for her release from prison on Friday, nearly 16 years after she was arrested and sentenced to death in Indonesia for…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water partnered with the United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) to organize a Peer Learning Session on Environment focused on climate resilience, water stewardship…
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Gov. Ralph Vincent “RV” Evardone thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his commitment to provide additional funding to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the province…
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Friday that the department will look into the flagged duplicate, overlapping, or double-funded infrastructure projects in its proposed 2027 budget, and vowed to relieve…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades “Mel” A. Robles received on Thursday the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Merit Medal and Ribbon during a ceremony at…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Datu Victorino “Migketay” Saway, the supreme chieftain of the Talaandig tribe in Bukidnon and a towering figure in Mindanao’s indigenous rights movement, has died. He was 72. Saway, widely regarded…
In connection with recent school shootings that are believed to have been caused by online influences, Palace saw merit in the proposed measure to require social media platforms to be licensed before they could operate…
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III led the House of Representatives on Friday in honoring the late Batanes Rep. Ciriaco “Jun” B. Gato Jr. “For three consecutive Congresses, the people of Batanes…
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Friday, Sept. 25, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday ordered the cessation of all activities related to the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Mayor Francis Zamora recently welcomed delegations from Australia and Cebu City for an exchange on local governance, programs, and best practices. The delegation from the Australian Political…
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) released the approved fare adjustments for buses and other public transportations, which will take effect on Monday, Sept. 28. In an…
A 72-year-old mother whose four sons were killed in Davao City testified before the Truth Commission on extrajudicial killings on Friday, recounting alleged threats against her children and her decades-long search for…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is probing two Laoag City cops who were caught allegedly counterflowing at a roundabout on Sept. 19. In a statement on Friday (Sept. 25), the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has spearheaded partnerships with state agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector to modernize public…
Senator Robin Padilla was not able to file his counter-affidavit at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday due to the lack of documents.
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved fare increases for public utility vehicles (PUVs), with the new rates taking effect on Monday, Sept. 28. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez…
MANILA, Philippines—Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso is finally free after she has been released from the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City. This event comes following an…
Vice President Sara Duterte was mum on whether or not she and her brother Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte will attend her impeachment trial.
Two Moro merchants were killed while another was wounded in an ambush in Barangay Pembalkan in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday afternoon, September 24.
MANILA, Philippines — INQToday’s 6 p.m. broadcast today, Sept. 25, includes the following stories: Rep. Martin Romualdez, former House speaker, will testify in his own plunder case filed before the Sandiganbayan. His…
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon was questioned on Friday about his lapsed appointment as department chief, which was supposed to end on September 1, 2026, according to Senator Imee…
MANILA, Philippines — Direct funding for public schools nationwide will reach P61.02 billion under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Department of Education (DepEd) said in a statement issued on…
Pinirmahan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang bagong batas para ipagpaliban ang nakatakdang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) sa darating na Nobyembre, upang iusog sa Nobyembre 2028. Ang termino…
The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating the claims of a policeman who served as a security officer for former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. In an exclusive interview, Police Corporal Rodulfo Gracioso Jr…
A barangay chairman in this city, son of the chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front, was wounded in a gunfight with thieves he and policemen were chasing on Thursday afternoon, September 24.
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Friday he will bring the newly enacted law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to the Supreme Court. “Because this measure…
Senator Joel Villanueva on Friday called for those proven guilty in the alleged flood control scam to face the firing squad. “I am always for justice. Until now, gusto ko ngang i-firing squad yung lahat ng may kaso dito…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla personally appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday at the start of the preliminary investigation into allegations of obstruction of justice. The…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday issued Executive Order No. 125, which temporarily suspends the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene. “The excise taxes on LPG, except when…
The Sandiganbayan has ordered former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to appear before the anti-graft court on October 12 for the first day of his bail hearing.
Applicants without experience were allegedly charged P420,000, including about P270,000 for a 12-month culinary program.
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes the Senate Impeachment Court can assign Vice President Sara Duterte public lawyers to defend her, should members of the defense panel decide to boycott the…
The Senate minority bloc will continue participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) is seeking an additional P17 billion in the proposed 2027 national budget to support free higher education for about 940,000 students. CHEd Chairperson…
MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed emergency response boats and equipment to Tarlac City on Thursday, Sept. 25. The action is meant to help residents cross the river…
After the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for deficient documentation involving P168 million in 2025, the latter maintained that there were no funds lost and that any discrepancy…
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