MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday advised senators aligned with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian not to support the “interim administrative arrangement” proposed by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, saying such a setup would not benefit the Senate amid the ongoing leadership dispute. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Executive Branch recognizes Gatchalian’s leadership and […]

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II is set to file a petition for bail following his arrest over charges of malversation through falsification of public documents. According to his camp, Discaya was merely dragged into the controversy and is not a beneficial owner of St. Timothy Construction Corporation, the company […]

Mindanao Earthquake — Senator Lito Lapid today expressed deep sympathy for residents across Mindanao following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the region early Monday morning, June 8, 2026. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 6:42 a.m., was felt across multiple provinces, with the strongest impact reported in South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City. […]

The legendary singer staged his final Philippine performance in Parañaque City on March 8.

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo said members of the Senate minority bloc will continue opposing a proposal that would allow lawmakers to participate in plenary sessions online under certain circumstances, describing the issue as “another battle” they intend to fight. MINORITY VOWS TO OPPOSE PROPOSALTulfo said minority senators plan to attend the next Senate […]

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will not personally attend the first status conference of his case before the International Criminal Court scheduled for May 27, after his legal team formally submitted a signed waiver before the tribunal. DEFENSE FORMALLY SUBMITS SIGNED WAIVERThe confirmation came after Duterte’s legal team filed a public notification […]

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday said he expects the firearm licenses of Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa to be revoked as soon as possible as authorities continue efforts linked to the senator’s ongoing legal situation. DOJ SEEKS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON FIREARM PERMITSSpeaking during a press briefing, Vida said he plans to […]

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a “medium chance” of developing into a tropical cyclone, while bringing rains over parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. LPA UNDER CLOSE MONITORINGThe weather disturbance was located around 1,745 kilometers…

MANILA, Philippines — Senator and ex-police chief Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reiterated his earlier advice to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, urging him to “hide well” as authorities continue efforts to locate him over an arrest warrant linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. Former senator Panfilo […]

QUETTA, Pakistan — At least 23 people were killed and 71 others injured after a suicide bombing struck near a railway station in Quetta, a city in southwestern Pakistan, as a train was passing through, authorities said. DEADLY EXPLOSION HITS RAILWAY AREAInitial findings from investigators indicate that the blast was carried out as a suicide […]

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MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will continue even if she chooses not to personally appear or declines to answer the charges filed against her, according to existing Senate rules governing impeachment proceedings. Under Senate Resolution No. 39, or the Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials, an impeached official’s failure […]

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ronald dela Rosa on Wednesday rejected calls for him to voluntarily surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC), insisting that he would first exhaust all available legal remedies amid the ongoing investigation linked to the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign. Dela Rosa made the statement in response to a Senate resolution filed […]

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MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives is set to deliberate in plenary on Monday afternoon, May 11, on the Articles of Impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, a development that could lead to her possible second impeachment in less than two years. The plenary will tackle Committee Report No. 261, which was approved by […]

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has been issued a subpoena by the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) in connection with allegations involving extrajudicial killings (EJKs), authorities confirmed on Monday. PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño verified the issuance of the subpoena, which orders the senator to…

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste claimed that his political backing helped secure the 2025 gubernatorial win of Vilma Santos-Recto, adding that members of the Recto family may have felt “threatened” by his influence after the elections Leviste made the remarks during an interpellation by Janette Garin on his privilege speech, […]

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives may secure more than 200 votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, potentially matching or nearing the 215 lawmakers who backed a previous impeachment effort last year, according to sources within the chamber. Insiders said a significant number of legislators have already expressed support for the impeachment report […]

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that the Philippines will hold presidential elections in 2028, emphasizing her desire for a process that is honest, orderly, and peaceful. Speaking in an interview in The Hague on Monday, Duterte said she now considers herself a “presumptive candidate” after publicly announcing her intention to run […]

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker on Monday raised concerns over a circulating social media list claiming that several members of the House of Representatives had withdrawn their support for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, as a House panel unanimously moved to elevate the case to the plenary. The list, reportedly shared by Duterte’s […]

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VATICAN CITY — The first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, is increasingly positioning himself as a global moral voice, publicly challenging the policies and rhetoric of Donald Trump while calling for a renewed commitment to the core values of Christianity. During a papal flight to Algeria marking the start of his Africa tour, Leo made […]

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A panel of senior international jurists is currently evaluating the jurisdictional challenge filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC), in what could become a landmark ruling on the court’s authority over cases involving countries that have withdrawn from the tribunal. The decision will come from […]

A dramatic 24-hour turn of events has underscored the fragile state of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, as conflicting signals from the United States and Iran rattled global markets and raised fears of renewed confrontation just days before a looming ceasefire deadline. On Friday, optimism briefly surged after former US President Donald Trump welcomed […]

MANILA — Col. Raymund Dante P. Lachica has raised serious concerns over the credibility of Ramil Madriaga following his latest appearance before the House Committee on Justice, pointing to inconsistencies across multiple sworn statements. “This is no longer about allegations; this is about consistency. And the inconsistencies are glaring,” Lachica said. CONTRADICTIONS ON KEY DETAILSLachica […]