Duterte’s issues beyond SALN, now a national security concern
MANILA, Philippines — Issues against Vice President Sara Duterte have gone beyond mere non-declaration in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and have escalated to a national security concern…
Defense: No proof Sara Duterte, husband's millions came from Chinese gov't
Vice President Sara Duterte"s defense team maintained that there is no proof directly linking millions of pesos in her and her husband"s bank accounts to funds from the Chinese government.
Highlights: Day 34 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 6, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On the 34th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the prosecution presented Land Bank of the Philippines R. Magsaysay Branch Manager Raquel dela Cerna, who testified about the…
Legarda calls for stronger protection for environmental defenders
MANILA, Philippines — Stronger measures are needed to protect environmental defenders from attacks and address the land and resource conflicts that place communities at risk, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement on…
Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 34: Discrepancies in SALN, bank transactions
Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero said on the 34th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte that the total net worth of Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, as stated in…
Groups hit proposed MAIFIP increase, seek bigger PhilHealth budget
MANILA, Philippines — A House budget panel’s move to increase funding for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program drew criticism on Tuesday, with several groups saying…
PCSO Lotto Results: Ultra Lotto prize over P368M as no winners of major jackpot draws on Oct.6
The Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize is now over P368 million after there were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on October 6, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Tuesday.
Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF to complete peace process
MANILA, Philippines — Several organizations from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged President Marcos and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to complete the…
Sara Duterte bank records submitted to impeachment court enjoy presumption of regularity
The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday ruled that the bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, as submitted by the banks to the court, enjoy a presumption of regularity.
Bohol crop losses climb to P173M as drought worsens
TAGBILARAN CITY — Crop losses in Bohol have reached an estimated P173.69 million due to the prolonged dry spell linked to El Niño, affecting 6,676 farmers in 24 of the province’s 48 municipalities and city, according to…
“Good luck. Good luck to the Vice President. Because the end is near…the end is near, my friends, of the presentation of our evidence, just to be clear,” Rep. Terry Ridon said.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the Marcos administration of being behind dismissed police officer Rodulfo “Rody” Gracioso Jr.’s allegations against her, claiming that money was…
MANILA, Philippines — No player won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning…
Pagasa forecasts high chance of rain in parts of PH
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast a high chance of rains in some areas. Pagasa Weather Specialist Benison Estareja said in Filipino…
Ombudsman dares BOC to share data; agency to back ‘lawful’ requests
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla challenged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to commit to data sharing with the anti-graft body, noting that a lack of cooperation in this regard may be done to stall…
BSP Piso Caravan brings currency exchange services to Ilocos Sur
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is bringing its Piso Caravan to Ilocos Sur, where residents can exchange unfit or mutilated Philippine currency for new banknotes or e-money. The Piso…
Marcos invited to attend Formula 1 race during Singapore working visit
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been invited to watch the Formula 1 race car event in Singapore, Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castro said on Tuesday.
House OKs 30-year national infra master plan on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that would institutionalize a 30-year national infrastructure master plan to ensure projects are implemented consistently…
Pangilinan notes Cale88 ownership change after P1.25B in transactions
MANILA, Philippines —Senator-Judge Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan questioned on Tuesday the change in Cale88 Foods Corp.’s ownership after Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records allegedly showed over ₱1.25 billion in…
Who are LandBank Davao's Eunice Sumatra, Raquel Dela Cerna?
The House prosecution panel on Tuesday presented several bank representatives as witnesses as the Senate impeachment court continued hearing the allegations of unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte.
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Despite local government efforts to curb human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, cases continue to rise, with 24 newly confirmed patients recorded from January to September this year…
ICC prosecution asks dismissal of Rody Duterte bid to cap evidence
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has asked Trial Chamber III to dismiss former President Rodrigo Duterte"s motion seeking to limit the evidence in his case to 10,000 items.
Police intercept P2.6M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes in Zamboanga del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Police intercepted a vehicle loaded with over P2.6 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two male suspects during an operation in Barangay Lantian, Labangan…
Matibag dares Sara Duterte to reveal alleged ‘conflict of interest’
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to disclose what she is referring to as his “conflict of interest” regarding the bureau’s…
Raffy Tulfo, court spox Regie Tongol patch things up after verdict date issue
Senator Raffy Tulfo and impeachment court spokesperson Regie Tongol have cleared the air after tensions rose when the latter said that the impeachment trial verdict could be out by Dec. 16.
Prosecution eyes records of VP-linked group over China donations
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is considering seeking financial records involving Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines after Senator-Judge Bam…
Top defense officials rush to Basilan after convoy ambush
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete rushed to Basilan on Tuesday to map out security measures and…
Will Baste run in 2028? Sara Duterte might have an answer for you.
'Ang pagtakbo talaga dapat personal na desisyon. Dahil unang-una, hindi basta-basta 'yong trabaho. Pangalawa, hindi madali 'yong kampanya at eleksyon,' the Vice President says
Primary suspect in murder of 2 retired teachers arrested in Cotabato
COTABATO CITY — Police arrested Tuesday the primary suspect in the murder of a couple in Banisilan, North Cotabato province, and recovered a large amount of cash and some of the victims’ jewelry, police said. Brig. Gen…
No impeachment trial if VP Sara addressed allegations, provided evidence --Palace
Malacañang on Tuesday said that if Vice President Sara Duterte answered allegations against her "clearly," then perhaps there would be no impeachment trial.
House OKs on 2nd reading bill banning social media for children under 13
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on second reading a bill prohibiting children aged 13 and below from creating social media accounts while restricting access for those under 18. The…
OSG asks SC to junk petition vs. BSKE postponement
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss a petition challenging the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and deny the petitioner's request…
Northern Iloilo State University - Main grad tops October 2026 Fisheries Professionals licensure exam
A graduate from Northern Iloilo State University - Main gained the highest percentage rating for the October 2026 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
DENR urges golf courses to save water amid El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is planning to issue a directive urging golf courses in Metro Manila to use recycled water, among other conservation measures, to…
NBI confirms Velasco owns two alleged cash houses identified by Gracioso
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Tuesday said that two of the seven so-called cash houses identified by dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. are owned by former House Speaker Lord…
Two ethnic Yakans, from a clan locked in a deep-seated animosity with another, were killed in a daring ambush, in the presence of villagers, in Barangay Marang in Sumisip, Basilan.
MMDA to build 3 rainwater facilities in Manila to curb flooding
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will build three rainwater impounding facilities (RIFs) in Manila to help mitigate flooding in the capital. MMDA Chair Atty. Don Artes and…
Prosecution: Strict technicalities could delay Sara Duterte impeachment trial
The House prosecution on Tuesday said insisting on strict adherence to technical rules in presenting evidence could unnecessarily delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Mans Carpio’s Landbank account balances from 2022-2025 unveiled at trial
MANILA, Philippines — The year-end balances of Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio’s Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) account at its Davao R. Magsaysay branch from 2022 to 2025 were unveiled Tuesday during the impeachment…