2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (42+ words) Inquirer.net LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte faces arraignment on grave threats charges MANILA, Philippines – Duterte is scheduled to be arraigned before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 at 8:30 a.m....

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (386+ words) COTABATO CITY – A key Roman Catholic Church leader in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) asked Wednesday the electorate to cast their votes and reject vote-buying during Monday’s historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE). At the same time, Cotabato…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (262+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday launched its command center for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14. During a ceremony, the PPCRV and the Ama Education System…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (59+ words) MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters day 23, with the prosecution presenting its first reserved witness, police Maj. Jovelyn Magay. READ: Highlights: Day 22 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 7, 2026 September 7, 2026 - 08:58 AM September 2, 2026 - 10:00 AM September 1, 2026 - 09:40 AM August 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (95+ words) MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over alleged kickbacks worth over P7 billion. The same charges were also filed against against former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (58+ words) MANILA, Philippines – As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters its 10th week on Monday, the House prosecution panel is set to focus on verifying the identities of recipients of her confidential funds (CFs). September 2, 2026 - 10:00 AM September 1, 2026 - 09:40 AM August 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM August…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (334+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute urged the Philippine government to respond to a new claim that Batanes was “legally part” of Taiwan, warning against narratives that undermine the country’s territorial integrity. This came after Chinese newspaper Global Times published…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (319+ words) MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese survey vessel has been operating in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for 25 days, particularly in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said on Friday. In…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (114+ words) MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel and former Department of Education (DepEd) chief of staff Michael Poa is set to take the witness stand on Wednesday, Sept. 2, as the House prosecution panel continues presenting evidence in the impeachment…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (489+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday emphasized that the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s budget under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) is sufficient for its preparation for the 2028 national elections. The DBM made the statement…...