🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
MMDA halts road excavation ahead of Asean summit
MMDA halts road excavation ahead of Asean summit
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🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest
Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 21, 2026
SolGen to appeal SC ruling declaring 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
SolGen to appeal SC ruling declaring 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
New urban poor commissioner has lavish lifestyle. Palace still defends her.
New urban poor commissioner has lavish lifestyle. Palace still defends her.
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Police attempt to nab journalists at DAR protest: What we know so far
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered an investigation into the incident
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Supreme Court declares 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional
(1st UPDATE) The SC rules that in so far as the 2024 and 2025 budgets are concerned, the doctrine of operative fact applies. This recognizes the validity of an assailed act prior to the determination of its unconstitutionality.
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
After lower budget in House version, DepEd asks Senate for P147 billion more
After lower budget in House version, DepEd asks Senate for P147 billion more
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Sara Duterte did not attend Senate OVP budget hearing
Sara Duterte did not attend Senate OVP budget hearing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 20, 2026
Senate panel swiftly approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget
Senate panel swiftly approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Senate resolution seeks to declare Chinese envoy ‘persona non grata’
The resolution also expresses the Senate’s 'serious concern' over Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's controversial remarks
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Why did 3 SET senator-members favor Erwin Tulfo’s ouster?
Why did 3 SET senator-members favor Erwin Tulfo’s ouster?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
Pangilinan: Chinese envoy risks 'firing squad' for defying Beijing
Pangilinan: Chinese envoy risks 'firing squad' for defying Beijing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 19, 2026
[Rear View] Rose Nono Lin’s Lexus and Duterte-era impunity
[Rear View] Rose Nono Lin’s Lexus and Duterte-era impunity
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Ombudsman dismisses Urdaneta mayor, 7 others for defying suspension order
The penalties include the cancellation of civil service eligibility, permanent disqualification from public office, a ban on taking civil service exams, and forfeiture of retirement benefits
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
Sara Duterte prays for father’s safe return during Zamboanga visit
Keep on reading: Sara Duterte prays for father’s safe return during Zamboanga visit]]>
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 18, 2026
[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat
[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 17, 2026
5 Supreme Court justices vie to become next chief justice
5 Supreme Court justices vie to become next chief justice
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
FACT CHECK: Plane with drugs not same aircraft used to fly Duterte to The Hague
FACT CHECK: Plane with drugs not same aircraft used to fly Duterte to The Hague
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
51 percent of Filipinos satisfied with Sara Duterte’s performance — SWS
51 percent of Filipinos satisfied with Sara Duterte’s performance — SWS
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
Macacua secures 46-member coalition backing ahead of BARMM chief minister vote
Macacua secures 46-member coalition backing ahead of BARMM chief minister vote
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
Marcos to summon China envoy over use of force ‘threat’
The Philippine leader says Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's remark 'deserves a discussion between the ambassador and myself;
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 16, 2026
FACT CHECK: Marcos statement claiming to cancel 2028 election is taken out of context
FACT CHECK: Marcos statement claiming to cancel 2028 election is taken out of context
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 15, 2026
DFA admonishes China envoy over ‘thinly veiled threat on use of force’
DFA admonishes China envoy over ‘thinly veiled threat on use of force’
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 15, 2026
Raul Daza, longtime congressman of Northern Samar, dies
Daza had been president of the Liberal Party and was, at the peak of his political career, the second-in-command in the House of Representatives
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 15, 2026
FACT CHECK: Martin Romualdez remains detained in Payatas jail
FACT CHECK: Martin Romualdez remains detained in Payatas jail
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
Rapper-economist Cielo Magno confirms she will run for Senate
Rapper-economist Cielo Magno confirms she will run for Senate
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?
FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill
'The cuts to preventive health programs are substantial, while medical assistance has increased,' says Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
How did Escudero rule so fast on prosecution’s surprise move?
How did Escudero rule so fast on prosecution’s surprise move?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
Plunder harder to prove under Arroyo doctrine, says Sandigan chief
Plunder harder to prove under Arroyo doctrine, says Sandigan chief
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 14, 2026
In Philippines’ external defense push, resilience boils down to logistics
As the Revised AFP Modernization Act approaches the end of its 15-year horizon, what upgrades are in store for the Philippine military?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Sara Duterte amid trial: ‘I will not resign. I will never resign.’
Sara Duterte amid trial: ‘I will not resign. I will never resign.’
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
ICC rejects defense’s motion to have prosecution open a new case file
ICC rejects defense’s motion to have prosecution open a new case file
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Rodrigo Duterte appears again at ICC hearing ahead of November 30 trial
Rodrigo Duterte appears again at ICC hearing ahead of November 30 trial
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
NBI files complaints vs Davao contractor linked to Dutertes
The complaints come after the National Bureau of Investigation started looking into the P1.9-billion flood control projects awarded to Genesis88, located in the district of Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Quezon City government dissolves Task Force Disiplina after officer kills 3 teenagers
Created in 2019 through an executive order, Task Force Disiplina was mandated to enforce city ordinances, rules, and regulations
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Four years on, Marcos’ door for comms chiefs still revolving
Four years on, Marcos’ door for comms chiefs still revolving
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Impeachment court announces new Sara Duterte trial schedule
The break in the trial will give way to deliberations on the proposed 2027 budget
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
FAST FACTS: The military’s modernization push
FAST FACTS: The military’s modernization push
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Of drones, dreams, and endless possibilities for the Philippine Navy
The Philippines’ security sector looks to a future of indigenous drone technology
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 13, 2026
Sandiganbayan slaps Jinggoy Estrada with new 90-day suspension order
Sandiganbayan slaps Jinggoy Estrada with new 90-day suspension order
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 12, 2026
‘Direct assault on accountability’: CenterLaw hits US’ sanctions vs ICC
Keep on reading: ‘Direct assault on accountability’: CenterLaw hits US’ sanctions vs ICC]]>
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 12, 2026
Quorum scare stalls Day 38 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Quorum scare stalls Day 38 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 12, 2026
Duterte’s undeclared wealth may reach P1.5 billion — forensic financial analyst
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
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 12, 2026
Why Ombudsman Remulla thinks it’s important for SC to reverse ‘main plunderer’ doctrine
Why Ombudsman Remulla thinks it’s important for SC to reverse ‘main plunderer’ doctrine
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 12, 2026
NBI probing links of businessman Jaime Tan Cruz to Dutertes
NBI probing links of businessman Jaime Tan Cruz to Dutertes
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 11, 2026
DBM rules for 2028 budget require reasons for shelving local projects
DBM rules for 2028 budget require reasons for shelving local projects
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 11, 2026
Lino Cayetano is Marcos’ 6th communications chief
The Presidential Communications Office has undergone several leadership changes throughout the Marcos administration
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 11, 2026
[Inside the Newsroom] How Rappler uncovered Sara Duterte’s company contracts with Davao City Hall
[Inside the Newsroom] How Rappler uncovered Sara Duterte’s company contracts with Davao City Hall
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 11, 2026
3 candidates considered for DICT chief post - PCO
3 candidates considered for DICT chief post - PCO
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 11, 2026
Sara Duterte regrets Filipino’s alleged involvement in Laos drug bust
Sara Duterte regrets Filipino’s alleged involvement in Laos drug bust
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 10, 2026
DICT chief Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla
DICT chief Henry Aguda has resigned, says Ombudsman Remulla
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
Bida ang saya: Is your fave Jollibee spot owned by Sara Duterte?
Bida ang saya: Is your fave Jollibee spot owned by Sara Duterte?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
Financial analyst tells impeach court: Sara Duterte has P817M in undisclosed wealth
The amount includes undeclared cash, properties, and income of the Vice President, her spouse Mans Carpio, and their companies
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
Cale88’s workforce, financial records draw scrutiny in impeachment trial
Manases Carpio-owned Cale88 listed only two employees in its general info sheet despite reporting P150 million in sales in 2024
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
CHR chair faces graft complaint over alleged corruption in allowance
CHR chair faces graft complaint over alleged corruption in allowance
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
Appellate court justices, SolGen among candidates for next SC justice
Appellate court justices, SolGen among candidates for next SC justice
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Oct 9, 2026
Marcos to attend Singapore F1 race, Palace confirms
Marcos to attend Singapore F1 race, Palace confirms
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