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The Manila Times

2 Davao properties aren’t in VP’s SALN

TWO properties in the Davao Region registered in the name of Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, have no exact corresponding entries in Duterte’s 2025 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), Land Registration Authority officials testified before the Senate…

· 📍 Davao City
The Manila Times

Trillanes withdraws as impeach witness

FORMER senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Thursday he had asked the House prosecution panel to withdraw his name as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying this would relieve the “pressure” on the prosecution panel. Trillanes did not elaborate on the supposed…

The Manila Times

Govt allots billions to ease impact of super El Niño

THE government has allocated billions of pesos to mitigate the effects of the looming super El Niño, noting that government spending will continue to spur economic growth. In a press briefing on Thursday, Palace Press Office Claire Castro said that for 2026, P6.2 billion was earmarked for release…

The Manila Times

Escudero pushes reform of realty installment law

SEN. Francis Escudero is calling for the overhaul of the 54-year-old Republic Act (RA) 6552, or the Realty Installment Buyer Act, to strengthen protections for Filipinos buying homes and other real estate through installment payments. Escudero, chairman of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning…

The Manila Times

PCG challenges Chinese research vessel

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday deployed a patrol vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research vessel operating inside the country's exclusive economic zone off Batanes, prompting a China Coast Guard ship to move into the area and issue repeated radio challenges. The PCG said…

· 📍 Batanes
The Manila Times

Gatchalian flags P12B education subsidy shortfall

MORE than 230,000 incoming tertiary students from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households could be left without funding under the proposed 2027 national budget, Senate President Win Gatchalian warned Thursday. Gatchalian said the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) has no…

The Manila Times

Remulla: Arrest order stands for True Brown Style gang

INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thursday that he is open to a dialogue with street gang True Brown Style (TBS 13), but authorities will still pursue their arrest for criminal activities. ​“The dialogue must come with a commitment to stopping their nefarious activities,” Remulla told…

The Manila Times

‘Dayaw’ to unfold in Intramuros

THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) said Indigenous peoples (IPs) from across the Philippines will bring their cultures to Intramuros in this year’s Dayaw, set Oct. 13 to 15. Dayaw is an indigenous Philippine word (primarily found in Ilokano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and other…

· 📍 Intramuros
The Manila Times

MIAA honors 35 long-serving staff, retirees

THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) honored 35 loyalty awardees and retirees during its Civil Service Awards at the Sequoia Hotel, as part of the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service 126th Anniversary. ​Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez and MIAA General Manager Eric Jose…

The Manila Times

4Ps recipients top social work board exam

ELEVEN former beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have made it to the top 10 passers list of the 2026 licensure examination for social work. ​A total of 152 4Ps beneficiaries, including the 11, passed the exam. ​"The DSWD proudly commends the 152 former 4Ps monitored…

The Manila Times

Detailed report on budget amendments pushed

ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Thursday urged the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSC) and the chamber’s leadership to release a detailed report on amendments to the 2027 budget before the final General Appropriations Bill is put to a vote. Tinio made the call as the…

The Manila Times

Petition launched to support anti-dynasty initiative

THE Dapat Isa Lang (Just One) coalition on Wednesday launched a digital petition supporting their version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act. Members of the People’s Initiative Coalition Against Dynasties, namely retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Fr. Roberto Reyes, Alexander…

The Manila Times

Go backs Tesda programs to boost employment opportunities

SEN. Bong Go has renewed his support for technical-vocational education and skills training, saying such programs can help Filipinos secure jobs and improve their economic prospects. Go made the statement during the graduation ceremony for Beverage Products Development Level IV trainees in Makati…

Philstar

Prosecution drops Trillanes as witness

The prosecution camp of the House of Representatives has decided to forgo its plan to let former senator Antonio Trillanes IV take the witness stand in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Philstar

SC settles quorum question on Senate shakeup

The Supreme Court dismissed two petitions challenging the Senate’s decision to convene on June 3 with just a quorum of 12 members – a session that ousted Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate president and installing Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president pro tempore.

Philstar

Defense: Properties mentioned were in Sara’s SALN

The properties mentioned by the prosecution witnesses before the Senate impeachment court yesterday were included in the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to the defense team.

Philstar

DOH logs 99,037 ILI cases

Up to 99,037 cases of influenza-like illnesses  have been recorded from January to September this year, according to the Department of Health.