Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Rappler · Nation

Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio own 51 guns | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Baste Duterte, Alex Eala

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GMA News Online · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

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.

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

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.

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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The Manila Times · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

2-year-old boy escapes death after getting hit by closed van in North Caloocan

A two-year-old boy narrowly escaped death after getting hit by a closed van while crossing a street in North Caloocan City.

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Rappler · Nation

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

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

House leaders defend 5-year barangay, SK terms

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.

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Rappler · Nation

Mary Jane Veloso’s journey home is a story of grit

Mary Jane Veloso did not lose hope that she would someday be free and reunited with her family, and that homecoming has finally become reality

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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GMA News Online · Nation

Comelec: 74M voters expected in 2028 polls

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.

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Inquirer · Nation

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)…

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GMA News Online · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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)…

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Inquirer · Nation

Mark Villar backs Revised Cooperative Code bill

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…

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Rappler · Nation

Philippines should fix tax gaps and procurement, not raise tax rates – WB

Procurement reforms alone – such as bundling demand and placing orders in bulk – could save the government up to P435 billion annually

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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)…

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GMA News Online · Nation

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.

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Philstar · Nation

Pump prices to fall Sept. 29 after 3 straight weeks of hikes

Motorists will see lower pump prices starting September 29.

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Inquirer · Nation

Marcos, Angara praise schools, partners behind PH’s PISA gains

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…

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Rappler · Nation

Romualdez files bail petition in P7.44-B plunder case

The Leyte congressman has been detained since September 14 due to his plunder case related to the flood control mess

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Rappler · Nation

Will Sara Duterte’s defense recalibrate its strategy mid-trial?

Senator-judge Ping Lacson says the defense's strategy of nitpicking and being too technical may not be working

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Rappler · Nation

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

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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Inquirer · Nation

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…

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