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Relevance of VP Duterte’s firearms ownership in impeach trial questioned
MANILA, Philippines – Some senator-judges shared on Monday their qualms about the relevance of tackling the firearms ...
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Pagtanggal sa system loss sa kuryente bawal ikarga sa iba- Tulfo
Siniguro ni Erwin Tulfo na hindi mababawi ng mga electric company sa ibang paraan ang pagtanggal ng systems loss charge sa ilalim ng Senate Bill No. 2486.
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Sofronio Vasquez to serve as 'extra-special guest judge' of 'Drag Race PH' season 4
The Voice USA" Season 26 grand champion Sofronio Vasquez was tapped as guest judge of local drag competition "Drag Race PH" season 4.
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NBI to validate Gracioso claims, invite Sara Duterte and ex- Speaker Velasco
The National Bureau of Investigation said Monday the claims of former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso, Jr. against Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, and others were ...
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Who is Rep. Bel Zamora in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial?
San Juan City Lone District Rep. Ysabel Maria “Bel” Zamora. Screengrab from Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — One of the House prosecutors in the impeachment trial of ...
The Manila Times
‘SC cases will not derail impeachment trial"
DEPUTY Speaker Paolo Ortega V on Sunday said petitions before the Supreme Court challenging the Senate impeachment court’s ruling on the conviction threshold will not derail the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Ortega said the House prosecution team has long anticipated legal challenges and…
The Manila Times
Baste, Trillanes among next witnesses in VP trial
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV are among the prosecution witnesses expected to testify in the next phase of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate impeachment court spokesman Reginald Tongol said. Baste, the vice president’s…
The Manila Times
Lacson presses Dizon over Taguig project
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday asked Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to explain why billing photographs for a Taguig project carried geotagged coordinates pointing to Leyte. In a social media post, Lacson cited a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inspection report on Contract ID…
The Manila Times
Homecoming dinner of grilled tilapia, pakbet for Mary Jane
GENERAL MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija — Grilled tilapia and pinakbet (vegetable stew) served with soup and a side of shrimp paste (bagoong) with tomatoes and chili peppers made up the simple homecoming dinner requested by Mary Jane Veloso on Saturday night after over 16 years of waiting, suffering…
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DOT shifts tourism strategy toward investment, connectivity
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is shifting its strategy from focusing mainly on visitor arrivals to attracting long-term investments, improving infrastructure and creating more tourism-related ...
The Manila Times
Two Filipino tourists killed, eight injured in Germany
Frankfurt, Germany — Two Filipinos were killed on Sunday when a coach carrying them to the Oktoberfest beer festival in southern Germany overturned on a motorway, police said. The accident, which occurred around 0400 GMT, left eight others seriously injured. The coach, chartered by a travel…
The Manila Times
Educational exchanges with China flagged
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has raised concerns that educational exchanges and academic relationships involving China could potentially be used to gain access to information and establish a foothold in the Philippines. Teodoro said in a media forum over the weekend that the government…
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OPINION: Vote on threshold is vote for due process
The ridiculous declaration that the Senators who voted to reverse the earlier pronouncement of the presiding officer on the threshold are criminally liable could not be just stupid.
The Manila Times
China’s interference in Ayungin Shoal hit
THE United States condemned the actions of the China Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), accusing them of employing dangerous blocking tactics. This comes after Chinese military vessels on Sept. 24 blocked a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal in the West…
The Manila Times
Teodoro eyes more bases to expand AFP capability
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will need to develop the capability to project its defense presence at least 200 nautical miles from the country’s shores under the government’s new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. Teodoro said…
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Taylor Swift shares main reason she loves directing music videos as she receives Artist Director Honors at the VMAs
Taylor Swift received the first-ever Artist Director Honors at the 2026 Video Music Awards on Monday, September 28 (PH time). During her acceptance speech, Taylor reflected on her two-decade journey ...
The Manila Times
Go calls for sustained govt support during emergencies
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the need for sustained government assistance during disasters and medical emergencies as he led a relief distribution for 132 residents affected by a fire in Parañaque City. Go, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, highlighted the role of Malasakit…
The Manila Times
Gun owners urged to practice firearms safety
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) called on licensed firearm holders to adopt responsible handling and secure storage of guns as a daily habit to help prevent incidents involving unauthorized access and protect families and communities. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. made the appeal…
The Manila Times
PNP eyes 100% 911 efficiency rate
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) set a bold challenge for its personnel to achieve 100-percent efficiency rate in handling calls through the Unified 911 Hotline. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issued the call after the system recorded a 96.15-percent efficiency rate from January to…
The Manila Times
NHA to relocate Manila’s ‘tunnel dwellers’
FORTY-NINE families living in Manila’s so-called “tunnel community” are set to move to permanent homes in Bulacan this month as the National Housing Authority (NHA) steps up efforts to relocate families dwelling in unsafe settlements. NHA General Manager Joeben Tai announced the relocation target…
Philstar
Stronger maritime security eyed
At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, the Philippines demanded stronger maritime security for Filipinos, who make up 25 percent of the world’s seafarers.
Philstar
Proposed Luzon-Visayas bridge gets P500 million ADB feasibility funding
Renewed proposals to build a 20-kilometer bridge connecting Luzon via Matnog in Sorsogon to Allen in northern Samar in the Visayas received a major boost, with the approval of a P500-million fund from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a feasibility study for the project.
Philstar
Philippines, Cyprus sign higher education, research deal
The Philippines and Cyprus have signed a cooperation agreement in higher education and research.
Philstar
DPWH blacklists 2 more Discaya firms
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has blacklisted two construction firms associated with controversial contractor Sarah Discaya, following contract defaults on projects totaling over P203 million.
Philstar
Impeachment court hopes SC rules soon on vote threshold
To avert a looming constitutional crisis, the Senate impeachment court is counting on the Supreme Court (SC) to swiftly settle the petitions against its decision to count only the votes of present senators in the two-thirds threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philstar
Chiz clears VP’s AMLC records for impeachment use
Financial documents from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) can now be used as evidence in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following clearance from presiding officer Francis Escudero.
Philstar
No rebranding, hiding system loss charge, Tulfo vows
Consumers will not see the controversial system loss charge simply rebranded and hidden in other sections of their monthly electricity bills as soon as a proposed legislation banning it becomes law, Sen. Erwin Tulfo assured the public yesterday.
Philstar
‘Government to lose P700 million monthly in excise tax suspension’
The government stands to lose at least P700 million a month in revenues after President Marcos suspended the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said yesterday.
Philstar
‘Abolish SK, one youth representative enough’
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) should be abolished, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said, asserting that a single member of the barangay council can represent the youth.