Metro Manila water allocation may be reduced in October amid El Niño --NWRB
The water supply allocation for Metro Manila could be reduced in October as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño, according to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
House to livestream BARSc proceedings starting Oct. 1
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will begin livestreaming the Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) proceedings starting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1. This was confirmed by House Secretary…
Pimentel: SC’s dismissal of voting threshold case understandable
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III expressed that the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss the three petitions challenging the Impeachment court’s ruling on the voting threshold to…
From tunnel to home: Osmeña Highway families get fresh start in Bulacan
The Osmeña Highway was home to a community of families who built makeshift houses from light materials. The settlement had its own water and electricity connections. But living conditions were extremely dangerous. The…
Puno: Key lawmakers already met prior to formal budget meeting
MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of ranking lawmakers tasked with reviewing proposed tweaks to the 2027 spending bill has held preparatory meetings to set the agenda and finalize the subject that will be discussed…
Manila Water urges preventive desludging to protect local waterways
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is encouraging customers to participate in its October desludging schedule as part of its continuing efforts to protect local waterways, support community health, and promote…
Gracioso identifies alleged sources of bags of cash he was ordered to deliver
Dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. also mentioned in his affidavit from whom then Speaker Lord Allan Velasco got the cash he delivered to some personalities including Vice President Sara Duterte.
MANILA, Philippines—No ticket won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was…
PCSO Lotto Results: P236M Grand Lotto prize up for grabs as no winners of major jackpot draws on September 30
There were no winners of either of the major lotto draws on September 30, 2026, as the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot reached over P236 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Wednesday.
DepEd launches nationwide PISA school visits to sustain gains
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide field visits to participating public and private schools to strengthen local support networks and sustain long-term academic gains…
Impeachment court spokesman says SC ruling put 'firewall' on tribunal's independence
The Supreme Court ruling that dismissed the petitions against the Senate impeachment court's ruling on the threshold number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte placed a "firewall" around its…
High rain chances seen in Visayas, Caraga, Davao Oriental — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The chance of rain was high up to Thursday morning in Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Oriental, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
CEBU CITY — Local government units (LGUs) are best positioned to cushion the impact of public transport fare hikes on commuters in their respective areas, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) national president Benjie…
Senate shifts impeachment trial to full-day sked ahead of budget break
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will become a whole day event starting Thursday as the Senate impeachment court expedites the proceedings and gives itself time to for…
Las Piñas, Parañaque air quality 'very unhealthy' -- EMB-NCR
The air quality in Las Piñas and Parañaque has been classified as "very unhealthy," while that of 12 areas has been tagged "unhealthy for sensitive groups," and only four areas classified as "fair" on Wednesday evening…
Over 1,000 Marinduqueños rally to save $100M Marcopper disaster rehab deal
MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups and various organizations in Marinduque are seeking help from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the release of the $100 million rehabilitation fund…
NBI nabs 120 suspects in POGO-like love scam operation
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 120 suspects in Makati City in an alleged love scam operation that authorities said bore similarities to the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Ridon’s tip to defense: Don’t remove Poa, he’s the best you have
MANILA, Philippines — It will be a loss for Vice President Sara Duterte if lawyer Michael Poa will be the one sacrificed after an internal squabble, as he is the most capable and kindest member of the defense panel…
Gracioso takes lie detector test over his ‘cash delivery’ statements
MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. underwent a lie detector test at the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday. This is in connection with his affidavit wherein he said he delivered…
40 students undergoing counseling for online threat offenses
Psychologists from the education and social welfare departments in Region 12 are cooperating in counseling 40 students apprehended for online threats to attack schools in separate operations in Sultan Kudarat and South…
MANILA, Philippines — The appointments of Vince Dizon and Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as acting secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), respectively, have…
Calabarzon, Central Luzon next in minimum wage hike process — Dole
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage increases in Calabarzon and Central Luzon are next in line for deliberations by their respective wage boards, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Acting Secretary Francis…
Muslim preacher killed, fellow cleric hurt in gun attack
Another Muslim preacher in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was killed on Tuesday, September 29, in an attack that left his fellow missionary badly wounded.
Comelec wants vulnerable sectors to be able to vote a week before election day
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is pushing for "vulnerable sectors" to be allowed to vote a week ahead of election day to cater their needs and convenience.
Arts group calls for release of activist detained in Occidental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mindoro Artists Initiative (MAI) has joined calls for the immediate release of a cultural worker who was arrested six months ago. Charlize “Ceeka” Garzon was nabbed following an…
Palace: Mayors, including Baste Duterte, should know about approved gov't contracts
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, like any other local chief executive, should not be ignorant of government contracts involving his office or his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace Press Officer Claire…
MANILA, Philippines — A station of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Clark, Pampanga, is now 73.29% complete, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan…
DOLE warns of possible closure of beauty clinic linked to malpractice case
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday warned that a beauty clinic could be shut down following an inspection on Thursday to determine whether it violated the Labor Code, after it was linked to a…
MANILA, Philippines — Observing tradition and parliamentary courtesy accorded to a coequal branch of government, the Senate committee on finance swiftly approved on Wednesday the proposed P10.15-billion budget for the…
Marcos: Gov’t to boost support for Filipino teachers’ careers
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need to strengthen preparation and development in teachers’ careers, as some educators remain assigned outside their specialized subjects…
Comelec hopes for anti-dynasty law before 2026 ends
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that an anti-dynasty law could be passed before the end of 2026, allowing enough time to clarify any of its provisions.
House prosecution to present Duterte’s bank records within the week
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel said it intends to finally present Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records before the Senate impeachment court within the week. House trial spokesperson Ace Barbers…
MILF infighting leaves boy dead, man wounded in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY — An 11-year-old boy was killed while a man was wounded after they were hit by stray bullets during an armed encounter between two rival groups of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Shariff Aguak…
FACT CHECK: No P50-M fine on users for improper social media use under House bill
House Bill No. 9965, or the proposed Children’s Social Media Safety Act, seeks to impose fines on social media platforms violating child safety standards — not on individual users
NIA preparing to mitigate effects of El Niño – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and other concerned agencies are continuously preparing to ease the effects of the looming super El Niño, including the maintenance of irrigation…