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Marcos will not hesitate to fire officials covering infrastructure irregularities
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos will not hesitate to dismiss anyone from the government found to be covering up infrastructure project irregularities, Malacañang said on Monday. This comes after Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon clarified his earlier statement that investigations…
Tulfo warns unspent agency funds may affect 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday warned government agencies seeking higher allocations for 2027 to justify their requests and demonstrate that they can effectively use their existing funds, saying agencies with substantial unspent appropriations could face budget cuts. Tulfo issued…
Marcos calls Sara Duterte's claim of plan for no-elections 'fake news'
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called Vice President Sara Duterte a liar after she claimed that the administration was desperate to prevent the 2028 national elections, Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castrol said on Monday.
New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution
New Delhi will ban construction for six weeks in the country's capital, as part of a slew of measures announced on Monday to tackle the city's air pollution.
Asiad: Eala, Rivera overcome Hong Kong to enter Round of 16
Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera advanced to the Round of 16 after overcoming Hong Kong’s Lai Ching Laam and Liu Kallista in the tennis women’s doubles Round of 32 of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at ...
DR Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says
A senior member of Congo's ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio program to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday.
Should Sara Duterte have listed all her guns in her SALNs?
Senator-judges couldn't care less about Vice President Sara Duterte's gun records, but prosecutors say they are just presenting a 'complete picture' of her true wealth ...
Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned concerns about artificial intelligence "should be taken seriously" but added he was not in "panic mode." ...
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall
Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of major Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods.
Trump denies he offered Iran sanctions relief, release of frozen funds
President Donald Trump on Monday denied a report by the news outlet Axios that he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds, as the Mideast war drags on.
Napolcom probes police lapses in Naga crash that killed teacher
Regional Office 5 uncovered major procedural lapses and neglect of duty in the police investigation of the September 20, 2026 crash that a killed Jao Francis Per Mancera, a public school teacher in ...
VP-linked firm won 11 no-bid contracts
ELEVEN of 15 contracts awarded by the Davao City government under Mayor Sebastian Duterte to GenCorp Industries Inc., a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, did not undergo public bidding, a Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) official testified before the…
Davao exec appearing at impeach court Tuesday
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian Duterte is set to appear before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday after he asked for more time to gather and prepare documents covered by a subpoena issued to him. On the 30th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Senate Presiding Officer Francis…
Scattered rains to prevail over parts of PH due to ITCZ
Parts of the country will still experience scattered rains caused by the prevailing Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the weather bureau said on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical ...
Gracioso’s allegations to be probed – Remulla
INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Monday that authorities would seriously investigate the allegations of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered billions of pesos in cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, and her father and brother on the instructions of then-speaker Lord…
Lacson warns Dizon vs Taguig cover-up
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday warned Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon that any attempt to cover up anomalies in infrastructure projects in Taguig City could expose those involved to possible criminal liability. Lacson said Dizon should address red flags identified by the Department of Public…
3 agencies to combat agricultural smuggling
THE Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Customs (BOC) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have established a joint front against agricultural economic sabotage. The three agencies on Monday signed an agreement to share intelligence, coordinate investigations and prosecutions, and pursue…
Supreme Court urged to rule swiftly on vote threshold
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged the Supreme Court to resolve as soon as possible questions surrounding the vote threshold for convicting an impeached official, saying continued uncertainty could add to the challenges gripping the country. Cayetano’s call came after two…
Marcos wants PH education system to be world’s best
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he aspires for the country’s education system to become the best in the world. Speaking at the President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino National High School in Pasay City during a recognition ceremony for Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)…
Pangilinan seeks better El Niño preparation
SEN. Francis Pangilinan has called on the national government to immediately develop province-by-province preparedness plans for the expected intensification of El Niño, warning that drought and water shortages could put farmers, fisherfolk and Filipino families at greater risk in the coming…
