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‘All eyes on PH’ following landmark EU free trade deal, says Belgian envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Belgium's Ambassador to the Philippines Vladislava lordanova said her country was looking at possible business ventures in the Philippines after Manila and the European Union reached a free trade agreement. In a press briefing at her residence on Friday, Ambassador lordanova…
PH tops WorldRiskReport 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines topped the list of countries at risk for disasters worldwide, according to this year’s edition of the WorldRisk Report. According to the report, released earlier this week, the country scored a "very high" 46.69 and 69.27 for the World Risk and Storm Risk…
Duterte-Padilla vs Robredo-Aquino gap narrows for 2028 elections— survey
MANILA, Philippines — The gap between the hypothetical 2028 tandem of Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robinhood Padilla and former vice president and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Bam Aquino has narrowed, according to the latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey of OCTA Research. OCTA…
Romualdez camp to file bail petition, eyes videoconference appearance for lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez will petition for bail on Monday and is considering having him attend the trial remotely because of the risks associated with transporting him from detention. Romualdez lawyer Ade Fajardo said the defense had been ready to…
Marcos grants absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso after 15 years in jail
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Friday that he has signed Mary Jane Veloso’s absolute pardon after 15 years in jail for drug trafficking. “I already signed her pardon yesterday,” Marcos said in Filipino during an interview. Malacañang confirmed that Marcos was…
Marcos signs bill postponing Barangay, Sanggunian Kabataan elections
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the bill proposing the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), three days before the scheduled filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COC). In a press briefing at Ilocos Norte on Friday, Palace Press…
Hontiveros: Senate to ask Marcos to certify anti-dynasty bill as urgent
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate leadership will ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify the anti-political dynasty bill as urgent, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Thursday, as lawmakers moved to advance the long-pending measure during the 20th Congress. During the hearing of the Senate Ad Hoc…
Lawmaker pushes national land use law as Senate takes up measure
MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas is pushing for the passage of a National Land Use Act as the Senate continues deliberations on proposals seeking to establish a comprehensive framework for how land is planned and used across the country. Matugas…
Army soldier among 4 nabbed in Cavite robbery - PNP
MANILA, Philippines — An active member of the Philippine Army and three others were arrested for alleged robbery of a grocery store in Trece Martires, Cavite on Thursday (Sep. 24), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. “Yes yun ang tinitingnan natin,” Col. Allen Rae Co, PNP spokesman…
SC asked to void Senate’s new impeachment vote rule
MANILA, Philippines — A petition filed with the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday asked the tribunal to strike down the Senate impeachment court’s new formula for determining the votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that the Constitution requires two-thirds of all 24…
Only SC can change threshold vote ruling
THE Senate impeachment court’s ruling on the voting threshold for conviction in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial remains in effect unless the Supreme Court issues a temporary restraining order (TRO), court spokesman Regie Tongol said on Thursday. Tongol said the defense may challenge…
