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Senate impeachment court cancels hearing on Wednesday for 'strategic pause'
The Senate impeachment court canceled the trial session on Wednesday to take a “strategic procedural pause,” according to the tribunal"s spokesperson on Tuesday night.
Motorcycle-riding couple steal bottled gasoline in San Carlos, Pangasinan
In another case of "gas and run", man and a woman on a motorcycle stole two bottles of gasoline from a roadside store in San Carlos City, Pangasinan.
Ambulansiya sa Lanao del Norte, nabistong may sakay na hinihinalang smuggled na mga sigarilyo
Hindi pasyente kung hindi mga hinihinalang puslit na sigarilyo ang nakita ng mga awtoridad na sakay sa isang ambulansiya sa Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.
COA flags over P700-M undisbursed fuel subsidy in 2025 audit
The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged over P700 million worth of fuel subsidies that were not distributed to beneficiaries in its 2025 annual audit report for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) but 70% or P1.9 billion were already distributed.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos.
Senate impeachment court cancels VP trial Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has canceled the scheduled trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday Sept. 30, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug announced Tuesday. In an advisory, Bantug said the proceedings will resume on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. No further details were…
NFA procurement plan highlights gaps in PH rice policy
Workers arrange local rice at an NFA warehouse in Valenzuela City on Feb. 19, 2026. (Niño Jesus Orbeta/Inquirer) The National Food Authority’s recent announcement that P4 billion can purchase ...
Baste Duterte says he’d block GenCorp deals if aware of Sara’s stake
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte testified Tuesday that he would have barred GenCorp Industries Inc. from securing city government contracts had he known that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, had declared an ownership interest in the company. Baste made the…
ABS-CBN shareholders approve P6 billion new investment
ABS-CBN shareholders approved on Wednesday (September 30) the P6-billion new investment in the company and the issuance of additional shares for the new investments announced in August.
ABS-CBN remains Lopez-led as shareholders approve new investments
ABS-CBN will remain a Lopez-led company as new investments come in as part of its efforts to build the new ABS-CBN.
Gasolinamg itinitinda na 'tingi' o nasa bote, 'di pinatawad ng mga kawatang nakasakay sa motorsiklo
Hindi na lamang pagbabayad sa mga gasolinahan ang tinatakasan ng ilang motorista, sa San Carlos City, Pangasinan, pati gasolina na itinitinda na “tingi” o nasa bote, hindi pinatawad ng dalawang kawatan na nakasakay sa motorsiklo.
SC: 'Victim-survivor' to be used to refer to persons who went through sexual violence
The Supreme Court has adopted the term “victim-survivor” instead of the conventional “victim” when referring to individuals who have endured sexual violence.
Sotto pushes for creation of central agency for Filipino families
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is pushing for the creation of a central government agency that would represent Filipino families in policymaking and assess how laws and government programs affect them. In a privilege speech Tuesday marking National…
Piston renews fuel tax, price-cut demands on strike's first day
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Transport group Piston renewed its calls for the removal of taxes on petroleum products and lower fuel prices Tuesday as its two-day nationwide transport strike began. Piston President Mody Floranda, speaking to supporters in Cubao, Quezon City, criticized the…
Impeachment court admonishes prosecution’s Tolosa on sub judice
The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday admonished prosecution spokesperson Benjamin Tolosa Jr. for violating the chamber's sub judice.
Marcoleta camp maintains P75M was 'campaign contribution'
Senator Rodante Marcoleta"s defense team maintained that the money he admitted to receiving was part of his campaign contributions, but the prosecution argued that the lawmaker paid a tax that suggested otherwise.
EJ Obiena 'very satisfied' to end 2026 season with Asiad gold
Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena is ending his 2026 season on a high note – taking home a second Asian Games gold medal and a new record.
Occidental Mindoro earmarks P25.7M for flood response
The provincial government has allocated P25.7268 million from its Quick Response Fund (QRF) for immediate assistance and response efforts following weather-related damage estimated at over P2 billion ...
Jerom Canlas praises brother Elijah’s ‘masterclass’ performance in ‘EDJOP’
Actor-director Jerom Canlas took to social media to express his admiration for his younger brother, actor Elijah Canlas, and his performance in the film EDJOP. Following the film’s premiere, Jerom ...
Brice Hernandez, 6 others plead not guilty to graft over Bulacan flood control
Brice Hernandez and six others from the Bulacan First District Engineering Office pleaded not guilty to graft charges involving fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co over an alleged P77-million ...
Patrick Garcia on breakup with Jennylyn Mercado: 'This is the story I've been holding for 18 years’
After 18 years, Patrick Garcia finally opens up about what really happened during the breakup between him and ex-girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado.