VP to House prosecutors: Where’s the evidence?
Vice President Sara Duterte believes that the House prosecutors had to withdraw three of the four cases in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial against her after failing to present strong evidence.
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Legarda extends leave anew
Sen. Loren Legarda has asked for another extension of her medical leave abroad, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed yesterday.
Pinoys trust journalists over vloggers – survey
Despite an expanded information environment, a survey on Tuesday found that journalists remain Filipinos’ main source of news.
Duterte defense wants fewer witnesses, evidence
The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte is not satisfied with the prosecution’s efforts to shorten its list of evidence and witnesses in his upcoming trial for crimes against humanitbefore the International Criminal Court.
‘House realigned P206 billion in 2027 national budget’
Senate finance committee chairman JV Ejercito has raised concerns over the House of Representatives’ realignments in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027.
Government rolls out water filters amid ‘super’ El Niño
The government will start distributing free portable water filtration kits to communities next week to ensure adequate supply of potable water amid a looming super El Niño, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced yesterday.
VP Sara told: Stop playing victim
As her legal team prepares to take its turn in presenting her side in the impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte should focus on building up her defense instead of portraying herself as a victim, private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan said yesterday.
NBI tags 10 persons of interest in Laos drug haul
The National Bureau of Investigation has identified 10 persons and entities of interest in the seizure of 512 kilograms of suspected shabu in Laos, which authorities believe was intended for shipment to the Philippines.
Tatay Elmer honored with final caravan
Family members and peers from PISTON pay their final respects to the late jeepney driver and activist Elmer Cordero
Sara Duterte: I will never resign | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Chiz Escudero, Rodrigo Duterte
New York Public Radio, Rappler co-present ‘Democracy Dialogues’ on October 15, US time
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa joins WNYC’s Brian Lehrer in New York for a live conversation on defending and rebuilding democracy in the age of artificial intelligence
FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?
The Senate-approved bill expands the proposed social media ban to online gaming services, requires government-issued IDs for age verification, and targets addictive platform features
You can’t add senior discount on top of other deals – SC
'When goods or services are offered at promotional prices, senior citizens may choose either the promotional discount or the 20% senior citizen discount, whichever gives them greater savings,' the High Court says
In the Public Square: Cardinal Chito Tagle, Dean of Cardinals
What does Tagle's elevation to such a post mean? Is it only ceremonial, or is it in fact an important development?
JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill
'The cuts to preventive health programs are substantial, while medical assistance has increased,' says Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito
[Be The Good] Help youth leaders, students attend Social Good Summit 2026
More than an event, it's a resounding declaration for the need to put humans at the center of any technology, most especially generative AI