Raffy Tulfo asks FEO exec if 51 guns of VP Duterte, Carpio allowed
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo questioned on Monday why private Type 5 collectors, particularly Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, were allowed to have so many firearms…
Claims of ex-cop vs the Dutertes may be elevated to Ombudsman
MANILA, Philippines — The claims of a dismissed cop Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. against Vice President Duterte and her other family members may reach the Office of the Ombudsman, its chief Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Monday…
PH, Slovak Republic sign deal to boost job, business opportunities
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Slovakian Labor Ministry signed a joint communiqué on Monday, establishing a Labor Consultation Mechanism aimed at expanding employment and business opportunities between…
Barbers: SALN disclosure, not value of VP Duterte guns, the issue
MANILA, Philippines — The point of the House prosecution panel was not the value of the firearms of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, but whether they were properly disclosed in her sworn…
Highlights: Day 30 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 28, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 30 of the Sara Duterte impeachment trial, Presiding Officer and Senator-judge Francis Escudero drew attention Monday when he asked colleagues to nudge Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., who…
Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Guns, negotiated government contracts revealed
The guns were out during the 30th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This developed after Police Major Jerickson Sangalang, Records Division chief of the Philippine National Police Firearms and…
Ejercito dares DOT to boost tourism, improve airport access
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism needs to strengthen its efforts to attract foreign visitors, prioritizing concerns such as airport accessibility. Sen. JV Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on…
PCSO Lotto Results: 6/55 prize tops P230M as no winners of major jackpot draws on September 28
The Grand Lotto 6/55 prize is now over P230 million as there were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on September 28, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.
Sept. 28 lotto draws: No winners of ₱230M, ₱79M jackpots
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Sept. 28, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Lacson remarks on 'too technical' defense strategy
Sen. Panfilo Lacson remarked that the defense seemed to be focusing on too "technical" or minute details, with the result being that much of it is not registering.
Abante: I fell asleep because defense’s questions are boring
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has admitted that he fell asleep during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but he reasoned out that it was due to her lawyers’ boring questions…
MWIS recognized for ESG performance with ‘B’ Rating from Synesgy
Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), a Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit, has earned a ‘B’ ESG Rating from Synesgy for 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey and…
Luzon can expect fair weather, afternoon rains on Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast good weather in a big part of Luzon on Tuesday but advised the public to prepare for the chance of…
In-person classes suspended Sept. 29-30 due to transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes were suspended by some educational institutions and local governments due to the scheduled transport strike on Tuesday and Wednesday. The following schools and local governments…
Dizon: MSU-Gensan buildings damaged by quake repaired
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Two buildings at Mindanao State University-General Santos City that were badly damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June have been repaired and are now being used, Public Works and Highways…
COA flags ghost, incomplete school projects in Davao del Norte
In Talaingod, Davao del Norte, state auditors flag a ghost school building at Kamingawan Elementary School, and undelivered project inclusions at Dulyan Integrated School
Palace denies Marcos-backed Robredo-Pacquiao 2028 tandem
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday downplayed rumors of a Marcos administration-backed slate for the 2028 elections led by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Secretary Manny Pacquiao. Palace press officer Claire…
Two House leaders on Monday asserted the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 12326, or the Act Fixing the Term of Office of Barangay Officials and Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan to Five Years.
Travel tax abolition could hurt tourism infra – Tieza
MANILA, Philippines — The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) on Monday sought a transition period before travel taxes are abolished, saying the levy funds the majority of tourism-related…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said 74 million registered voters are expected to be able to cast their ballots in the 2028 National and Local Elections.
Comelec: Not enough time to hold barangay, SK polls if SC issues TRO
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may no longer be able to hold the Nov. 2 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections if the Supreme Court (SC) issues a temporary restraining order (TRO)…
Sara Dutere impeachment trial: Luisto tong-its remark stricken off the record
The “tong-its” remark of House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro was stricken from the record of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday after she likened three alleged violations by the…
Comelec pressed for time on barangay, SK polls if SC issues TRO
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may no longer be able to hold the Nov. 2 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections if the Supreme Court (SC) issues a temporary restraining order (TRO)…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar expressed his support on Monday for Senate Bill No. 1431, or the proposed Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines, which aims to strengthen cooperatives as instruments of…
PLM admits only 3,000 of 70,000 applicants for SY 2026-2027
MANILA, Philippines — The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) has admitted only 3,000 of more than 70,000 applicants for academic year 2026-2027, its president said Monday. Lawyer Domingo Reyes Jr., president of PLM…
Maguindanao mayor who survived RPG attack dares nephew to face raps
COTABATO CITY – Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan Sr. of Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday challenged his nephew to surrender and squarely face the charges in connection with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG)…
BatStateU Alangilan grad tops geodetic engineers licensure exam
A graduate of Batangas State University - Alangilan was the top scorer in the licensure examination for geodetic engineers given earlier this month, the PRC said.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led on Monday the national recognition of all those behind the Philippines’ historic gains in the 2025 Programme for…
BuCor seeks court records to verify release order for Lee, Cornejo
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it still needs to verify whether Cedric Lee and Deniece Cornejo can be released despite a Court of Appeals order directing their immediate discharge. Lee and…
Palace: Alleged lack of support for some Asiad delegates to be probed
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into reports that some Filipino athletes, particularly members of the Alas Pilipinas men’s volleyball team, had to pay out of pocket…
FACT CHECK: Video of Nigerian military training misrepresented as armed clash in BARMM
The viral posts use cropped footage from a Nigerian army training program, falsely claiming it shows a September 19 clash between Philippine government troops and armed men
DepEd, PCMC sign memorandum on hospital-based learning program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) signed an agreement on the first ever hospital-based learning continuity program in the country for children…
Graft complaint filed vs Laguna governor over review class program
MANILA, Philippines — Laguna Governor Sol Aragones became the subject of a graft complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday over alleged irregularities in a program which complainants said had a P11.5…