The prosecution in the plunder charges against former Speaker Martin Romualdez presented before the Sandiganbayan a video showing suitcases allegedly delivered to Romualdez's house in Forbes Park, Makati City.
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution’s forensic accounting expert witness, lawyer-accountant Alexander Cabrera, stood by his finding on Monday that Vice President Sara Duterte had a 20-percent interest in GenCorp…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he is serious about his plans to establish nuclear power in the country in preparation for the anticipated high power demand of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) centers set…
The Philippines retained its Tier 1 ranking in the US State Department"s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, taking note of the government ban on offshore gaming operations and the conviction of a former mayor in…
MANILA, Philippines — Megastar Sharon Cuneta and her daughter, Frankie “Kakie” Pangilinan, attended the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate on Monday, the 38th day of the proceedings. Cuneta…
Senator-judge Joel Villanueva said Monday that the stocks of Cale88 Foods Corporation, a declared asset of Vice President Sara Duterte"s husband, Manases Carpio, were sold in 2025 to a certain firm that had only P84,000…
Senator-judge Robin Padilla on Monday questioned financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera over his former accounting firm"s ties to a company facing complaints allegedly involving billions of pesos. Despite this…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) has been recognized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for its support to the missions and objectives of the agency. The award was given to the newspaper during…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. humorously scolded Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro for sharing his “buwaon” remark toward Vice President Sara Duterte during a supposedly “private…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More local government units in Metro Cebu suspended in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 12, after air quality deteriorated to “very unhealthy” levels once again. But this time, local pollutants…
Winners remained elusive for the major jackpot draws on October 12, where the Grand Lotto 6/55 prize is now over P265 million while that of Megalotto 6/45 has topped P105 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
MANILA, Philippines – Day 38 of the trial on Monday centered on the cross-examination of prosecution forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera, who conceded that his report showing P817 million in alleged unexplained…
VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The provincial government distributed rice assistance to “kutseros,” or horse-drawn carriage drivers, on Monday (Oct. 12) in recognition of their contribution to preserving the…
The Department of Education on Monday reported that less than 50% of the 47,000 public schools in the country have CCTV cameras installed despite numerous violent incidents in the past months.
MANILA, Philippines — Financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera has assured Senator-judge Robinhood “Robin” Padilla that he can come up with a competent report even in a limited amount of time, amid questions…
MANILA, Philippines — Cale88, a banana chip export corporation established in 2021, with Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, as a 47.5-percent owner, reported P150 million in sales in 2024 — and yet…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast isolated rains or thunderstorms in Metro Manila for Tuesday. In the 5 p.m. weather update, Pagasa…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Local government officials remained on alert as Mt. Kanlaon continued to emit ash plumes following a moderately explosive eruption on Saturday. The Philippine Institute of…
MANILA, Philippines — No ticket holder won the ₱265.5-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱105.81-million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026…
Alex Cabrera says this is the 'maximum' estimate for Sara Duterte's undeclared wealth after he described his initial findings of P817 million as conservative
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company, Inc. (Manila Water) and Manila Water Philippine Ventures Cebu (MWPVC) have once again brought Philippine water utilities to the international energy stage, earning podium…
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has placed Sen. Jinggoy Estrada under preventive suspension in connection with the plunder and graft charges he"s facing related to his alleged involvement in the flood control projects…
MANILA, Philippines —Lawyer Alexander Cabrera, a forensic financial analyst, stood by his report on Monday identifying unreported financial transactions involving companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her…
LEGAZPI CITY — Local broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte died in a hospital shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, after he was shot in Barangay San Roque, Daraga, Albay, prompting the town mayor and local media…
'This budget is not people-centered. It is election-centered,' says Mamamayang Liberal Representative Leila de Lima
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday suspended Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for 90 days due to his plunder case. Estrada’s case stemmed from alleged “intricate mechanism involving illegal budgetary…
MANILA, Philippines — Bangsamoro civic group AMANA BARMM has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim before the Bangsamoro Parliament opens on Oct…
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Monday that it is looking at requiring a mandatory one year repair or replacement warranty for refurbished phones.
KORONADAL CITY — Police are trying to identify those behind at least two tons of sodium cyanide, a highly poisonous chemical, worth P1.92 million, found in an abandoned truck in the coastal town of Maasim, Sarangani…
LEGAZPI CITY — Broadcast journalist Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte was shot by unidentified gunmen in Daraga town in Albay on Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, prompting police to form a special investigation task group and…
Two traditional Moro leaders, both involved in community peacebuilding activities in their hometown, Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte province, were killed in separate gun attacks within just 24 hours.
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Energy approved on Monday substitute bills, along with their corresponding committee reports, which will remove the system loss charge from electric bills and liberalize…
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s railway projects could require up to 20,000 personnel, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), which has trained nearly 5,000 railway workers through the Philippine…
Under the doctrine, the prosecution must name a 'main plunderer' and prove that the accused personally received or benefited from the stolen money. Remulla’s interpretation of that: 'The smarter the thief, the safer he…
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del dur — A newly built P9.75-million evacuation center in Barangay Esperanza, Carmen, Surigao del Sur, has drawn scrutiny after portions of its exterior metal cladding collapsed before turnover…
House prosecutor and Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno and defense lead counsel Sheila Sison clashed anew on Monday after the latter challenged the testimony of financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera on…
MANILA, Philippines — The forensic review of the alleged ₱817.87 million in unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, examined their assets, income, and three companies…
House prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno and defense lead counsel Sheila Sison exchanged words after she called financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera's testimony “erroneous.”
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — After decades on the frontlines against insurgency, 78 members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA) of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division (10ID) traded their…
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