🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 3, 2026
BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground
BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground
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🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing 2 Filipino sailors
(1st UPDATE) The oil tanker Sidr, owned by Bahri, was one of two supertankers carrying Saudi oil reported to have been hit late on August 31 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 3, 2026
US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East
US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 2, 2026
Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 2, 2026
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities
Wong, 29, rose to international prominence as a teenage democracy activist in Hong Kong, one of a group of youngsters whose protest efforts have now effectively been outlawed by a sweeping National Security Law that Beijing imposed in 2020
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 2, 2026
House prosecution panel mulls dropping bribery case vs Sara Duterte
House prosecution panel mulls dropping bribery case vs Sara Duterte
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 2, 2026
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 2, 2026
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 2, 2026
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 2, 2026
Sandiganbayan drops plunder, graft cases vs Manuel Bonoan
Sandiganbayan drops plunder, graft cases vs Manuel Bonoan
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Months before ICC trial, Duterte wants prosecution to refile cases vs him
Months before ICC trial, Duterte wants prosecution to refile cases vs him
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Michael Poa as witness: Good or bad idea for the prosecution?
Michael Poa as witness: Good or bad idea for the prosecution?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
What prompted Escudero’s reminder on digital devices ban at impeachment trial?
What prompted Escudero’s reminder on digital devices ban at impeachment trial?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Comelec seeks bigger budget for 2027 as it prepares for 2028 elections
Comelec seeks bigger budget for 2027 as it prepares for 2028 elections
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
‘No irregularity’ in use of AFP certification for DepEd confi funds liquidation – defense
‘No irregularity’ in use of AFP certification for DepEd confi funds liquidation – defense
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
[Vantage Point] What’s left for the Philippines’ Left?
The revolution has become a war of attrition against history itself
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Marcos wants P4.58-B confidential funds for 2027 — almost half of proposed OP budget
Observing the long-held tradition of parliamentary courtesy, the House appropriations committee approves the proposed budget of the Office of the President
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Impeachment trial Day 20: AFP official to testify on DepEd funds
Impeachment trial Day 20: AFP official to testify on DepEd funds
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Sep 1, 2026
Putin, Xi hold talks in Kyrgyzstan as regional summit begins
Putin, Xi hold talks in Kyrgyzstan as regional summit begins
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 31, 2026
Nearly a year after Tindig Bulacan, sectoral groups march again vs corruption, reclamation
Nearly a year after Tindig Bulacan, sectoral groups march again vs corruption, reclamation
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 31, 2026
[Newsstand] The strongest argument for determining two-thirds impeachment vote
Dean Mel Sta.Maria’s reasoning makes eminent sense—and does not need 16 votes in the Senate to become the rule
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 31, 2026
Order in the Court: What’s sub judice? How can it affect the impeachment trial?
Find out what sub judice means in this episode of Order in the Court with Jairo Bolledo
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 31, 2026
[Newspoint] Sitting for what purpose?
As of this writing, four of the 24 senators are not actually 'sitting for the purpose' intended by the Constitution, as judges in an impeachment trial
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 31, 2026
Iran responds, launches attacks on 2 US bases in Jordan
Iran responds, launches attacks on 2 US bases in Jordan
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 30, 2026
[Inside the Newsroom] Trust and public funds: why and how we obsess over the national budget
There are reasons why 'trust' should never be something you assume when it comes to the people’s money, even if (and maybe, particularly if) they are labelled confidential or intelligence funds
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 30, 2026
[Tambay] Kaya ba ng mga kooperatiba na maghalal ng senador?
Pangako ng mga lider sa harap ng Coop Vote hindi sila pipili ng sikat o artista, dahil ang mahalaga ay may puso sa cooperative principles
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 29, 2026
Jenny Barzaga wins Dasmariñas congressional seat, replacing expelled son Kiko
Jenny Barzaga wins Dasmariñas congressional seat, replacing expelled son Kiko
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 29, 2026
Judicial and Bar Council opens application for next Supreme Court chief justice
Judicial and Bar Council opens application for next Supreme Court chief justice
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 29, 2026
What keeps Filipino political dynasties in power – a Rappler series
What keeps Filipino political dynasties in power – a Rappler series
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 28, 2026
Ombudsman files new corruption cases vs fugitive Zaldy Co
Ombudsman files new corruption cases vs fugitive Zaldy Co
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 28, 2026
Dasmariñas City casts vote for new congressman
Here is what to expect during the special election on August 29. Five candidates are vying for the congressional seat vacated by the expelled Kiko Barzaga.
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 28, 2026
Court rejects Tarlac lawmaker Rivera’s bid to consolidate 9 graft cases
Court rejects Tarlac lawmaker Rivera’s bid to consolidate 9 graft cases
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 28, 2026
Hindi Ito Marites: Provisional [mis]understanding on the West Philippine Sea
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tackles how a supposed 'provisional understanding' on Ayungin Shoal becomes a source of misunderstanding between Manila and Beijing
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 27, 2026
Senate eyes concurrent budget, plenary sessions amid VP trial
Pressed for time, the Senate is eyeing to allow concurrent budget deliberations and plenary sessions to avoid budget delay passage amid Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 27, 2026
WATCH: BARMM parties face off in debate ahead of polls
The candidates will discuss key issues, including economic development, peace and security, and good governance to help voters assess their visions for the region
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 27, 2026
Supreme Court affirms ruling: No ‘second placer rule’ in local elections
'For local elective positions covered by the Local Government Code, that vacancy is filled through the rule on succession, not by proclaiming the second placer as the winner,' the High Court reiterates
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 27, 2026
Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds
Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution navigates minefield after sub judice ruling
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution navigates minefield after sub judice ruling
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
The Senate curbed remarks in Sara Duterte’s trial — on what legal grounds?
The Senate curbed remarks in Sara Duterte’s trial — on what legal grounds?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Sub judice effect: Sara’s defense team considers replacing Poa as spokesperson
Sub judice effect: Sara’s defense team considers replacing Poa as spokesperson
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
First warning? Escudero reminds Sara Duterte, through lawyer, of sub judice rule
First warning? Escudero reminds Sara Duterte, through lawyer, of sub judice rule
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Aboard BRP Diego Silang: Warding off interlopers, exercising with partner navies
Aboard BRP Diego Silang: Warding off interlopers, exercising with partner navies
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center?
BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Sara Duterte: Prosecution is resorting to 'theatrics, insults'
Sara Duterte: Prosecution is resorting to 'theatrics, insults'
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
PH urged to push Asean action vs harmful social media content
PH urged to push Asean action vs harmful social media content
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Who is Kristine Ferrer, one of Sara Duterte's counsels?
Who is Kristine Ferrer, one of Sara Duterte's counsels?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Why Ombudsman wants 1 of justices who granted Revilla bail off the case
Why Ombudsman wants 1 of justices who granted Revilla bail off the case
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 26, 2026
Despite recantations, Ombudsman findings on Romualdez’s alleged money laundering network hold
Despite recantations, Ombudsman findings on Romualdez’s alleged money laundering network hold
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
Bill postponing barangay and SK polls, fixing officials’ term reaches Senate plenary
With the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections slated for November 2, the Senate only has over two months to conduct plenary debates and put the measure to a vote
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
Did Sara Duterte sanction ‘abono’ policy in her offices?
Did Sara Duterte sanction ‘abono’ policy in her offices?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
Why did DOJ’s confidential funds balloon by nearly tenfold in 2025?
Why did DOJ’s confidential funds balloon by nearly tenfold in 2025?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
Non-Moro IPs select representatives to Bangsamoro Parliament ahead of polls
Non-Moro IPs select representatives to Bangsamoro Parliament ahead of polls
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
Sara Duterte trial: What was prosecutor Divinagracia holding while examining witness?
Sara Duterte trial: What was prosecutor Divinagracia holding while examining witness?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 25, 2026
House lawmakers back DHSUD budget hike amid 2027 NEP cuts
House lawmakers back DHSUD budget hike amid 2027 NEP cuts
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 24, 2026
Sara Duterte trial: Will Raymund Lachica ever take the witness stand?
Sara Duterte trial: Will Raymund Lachica ever take the witness stand?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 24, 2026
Acosta grilled over scrutiny of OVP confidential funds receipts
Acosta grilled over scrutiny of OVP confidential funds receipts
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 24, 2026
Marcos-Duterte meeting ‘fake news,’ but who benefits if they reconcile?
Marcos-Duterte meeting ‘fake news,’ but who benefits if they reconcile?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 24, 2026
OVP’s Acosta confirms no official receipts for medical expenses under confidential funds
OVP’s Acosta confirms no official receipts for medical expenses under confidential funds
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 24, 2026
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 22, 2026
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Sanctions Loom, Oil Shipments Halt in Strait of Hormuz Amid Calls for Diplomacy
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 22, 2026
What parts of Ombudsman’s case buildup vs Romualdez are affected by recantations?
What parts of Ombudsman’s case buildup vs Romualdez are affected by recantations?
🇵🇭 Philippines•Politics•Aug 20, 2026
Mikee Romero retires from AFP Reserve Force amid medals controversy
The former congressman also relinquishes his post as wing commander of the Tactical Operations Wing Reserve Northern Luzon 'effective immediately'
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