KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — The provincial government of Sarangani has suspended in-person classes at all levels and work in government offices on Friday, Oct. 9, to allow safety inspections and damage…
Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carprio, recorded P85.3 million income from 2007 to 2025, a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) told the impeachment court Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — Another way of scrutinizing the tax documents of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, is asking why the couple’s declared net worth is higher than the income they were taxed…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday called for the imposition of the death penalty on agricultural smugglers following a privilege speech by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking a…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the Philippines needs to undergo a cultural shift amid the series of high-profile flood control corruption cases that rocked the nation.
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Six soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed a military vehicle in Lamitan City, Basilan, on Thursday…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol is adjusting planting schedules and irrigation strategies as El Niño threatens to reduce water supplies and affect farm…
'[The chamber] is satisfied that the Accused is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings and is therefore fit to stand trial,' says the International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Residents in Ilocos Norte experienced fluctuating electricity supply on Thursday (Oct. 8) after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) delivered low voltage to…
MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…
There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on October 8, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize has reached P85 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.
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MANILA, Philippines – Day 36 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened Thursday with a procedural dispute that briefly halted proceedings: the prosecution asked the Senate impeachment court to present…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was handed a letter of authority (LOA) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue after she was flagged for receiving compensation from the Davao City government despite…
The House of Representatives passed on the second reading the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget--but not without any criticisms from several lawmakers.
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱85.48 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw or the ₱40.17 million jackpot in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
MANILA, Philippines — Brief rains were possible in Luzon, based on the latest forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In the 5 p.m. weather update, Pagasa…
MANILA, Philippines — Thin ashfall is expected to affect nearby towns following the minor volcanic explosion at Taal Volcano’s main crater on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
The Sandiganbayan Third Division is set to decide whether or not it will allow Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and his co-accused to post bail in their plunder cases.
MANILA, Philippines — A brief phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano on Thursday evening, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). "Thin ashfall is expected to affect the…
MANILA, Philippines — Millions of pesos in insurance and investment products attributed to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, exceeded the amounts reported as “other personal properties” in…
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued a letter of authority (LOA) for the audit of the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, an official of the BIR told the impeachment…
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Two men were wounded after unidentified men shot them while they were riding an e-bike along Buttong-Darayday Road in Barangay Buttong in Laoag City in nearby Ilocos Norte on Wednesday (Oct…
The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III has found former President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, stating that he “is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings.”
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Nine live pigs reportedly being transported out of Oriental Mindoro to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, were intercepted at a quarantine checkpoint in Bulalacao as provincial authorities…
MANILA, Philippines — The net satisfaction rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the third quarter of 2026 fell to “poor” from “neutral”, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. According to the SWS…
How did the prosecution use the Bureau of the Internal Revenue to bolster its unexplained wealth case against the Vice President?
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano on Thursday said she feels bad for athletes who experience online bashing, even floating the idea of jailing bashers. During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Sports evaluating…
MANILA, Philippines — As it continues to strengthen its water supply system in view of the looming strong El Niño up to next year, Manila Water has completed the 1,200-millimeter (mm) diameter submarine transmission…
The Senate on Thursday approved on third and final reading a resolution concurring in the ratification of the defense agreement between the Philippines and France that will provide a legal framework for visiting…
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Oct. 8 began a probe into workplace safety and conditions aboard the M/V June Aster following the deadly fire off Coron, Palawan. Labor Secretary…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr."s satisfaction rating fell to -11, according to a recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
DAVAO CITY — Efforts at conservation of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle (Pitechopaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, suffered a setback in the past several days with two raptors having died from…
Vice President Sara Duterte received compensation income from the Davao City government in 2023, a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said Thursday.
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Heavy rains poured over this city on Thursday afternoon (October 8), flooding several low-lying roads. This situation prompted disaster officials to alert barangays prone to flooding and…
Policemen on Wednesday, October 7, seized P20.4 million worth of shabu from a dealer in Zamboanga City, who had eight accomplices entrapped in separate police operations in this city and in towns around in the past 10…
MANILA, Philippines — Classes at all levels in public and private schools, as well as government work, in General Santos City will be suspended until further notice following the magnitude 5.6 earthquake off Davao…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has already made 47 foreign trips, surpassing president Benigno Aquino III and Rodrigo Duterte’s number of trips.
The Quezon City Council on Thursday passed a local ordinance granting veterinary clinics tax incentives if they perform spay and neuter surgeries for pets belonging to indigent residents, according to the Philippine…
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking court permission to travel abroad amid an ongoing graft case against him. Demujin Antiporda, director IV of the energy resources development…
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