All coverage of Philippines, ranked by recency.
LUCENA CITY — Multi-sectoral groups have joined forces to intensify a campaign supporting more than 250 farming families in Sariaya, Quezon, who have been stripped of their rights to lands awarded to them under the government’s agrarian reform program. The “Save Sariaya Now!” campaign was launched at the Diocese of Lucena’s Sentro Pastoral in Lucena
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Santa Lucia in this province recently launched the Paleng-QR PH Plus program to promote cashless transactions among market vendors, transport operators, small businesses and consumers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito vowed to keep the 2027 national budget from being used for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. “There’s no truth to that; nothing like that is happening. That’s all I can say. If anyone should know about that, it should be me,” said Ejercito, who also chairs the Senate finance
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) modernization program needs sufficient and sustained funding to strengthen the country’s defense posture amid budget constraints and mounting external threats, particularly in the West Philippine Sea, Sen. JV Ejercito said. “In the Senate, we have been consistent in supporting the AFP modernization, as well as in
MANILA, Philippines — Using a cartoon, Sen. Erwin Tulfo lamented how “backstabbing” peers who sit on the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) continued to support a move to unseat him. While he did not outrightly name them, Tulfo on Saturday took a swipe at his fellow senators who he said continued to seek his ouster over
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday said it had initiated a preliminary investigation of Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lasam Lara and members of his family over alleged financial interests in construction companies that bagged billions of pesos worth of government contracts. In a statement, the Ombudsman said the Laras were being investigated
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Ilocos region turned over three solar-powered irrigation projects in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, to improve water access for farmers and boost agricultural productivity. The Bimmanga, Sallaguid and San Antonio projects will provide irrigation to 45 hectares of farmland, using solar energy to help ensure
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday said it has initiated a preliminary investigation against Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lasam Lara and members of his family over alleged financial interests in construction companies that bagged billions worth of government contracts. In a statement, the Ombudsman said Lara is being probed for possible plunder under Republic
MANILA, Philippines — The agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) could be erased if the peace process remains unfinished, political scientist Yasmira Moner of the Mindanao State University said. This, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to meet with the MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to sign
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The provincial government of Dinagat Islands broke ground on Friday, Oct. 16, for two major infrastructure projects worth a combined P164 million aimed at boosting the local food security and ecotourism. Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. presided over the ceremonies in Barangay Llamera in Libjo town, marking the formal
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will build a 96-meter bridge in Barangay Bungol in Balaoan to replace a hanging bridge destroyed by Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) in July 2025. The new bridge, which will cross the Nagsipol River, will cost nearly P12 million, funded by the provincial government. Construction is
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar is pushing for a measure that seeks to grant tax credits to establishments granting mandatory discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), promoting a fairer tax system while ensuring the continued delivery of benefits to these sectors. Under Senate Bill No. 2494, or the proposed “Tax Credit
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The provincial government of Ilocos Norte distributed rainwater catchment drums to 37 selected schools as part of efforts to conserve water and prepare for the possible effects of a strong El Niño. In an a statement Saturday, Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos said she led the distribution of the catchment drums at the
MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III on Friday joined President FerdinandR. Marcos Jr. in celebrating the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) 125th founding anniversary, as the president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the agency’s capabilities amid growing maritime challenges. Dy attended the anniversary celebration at the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal i...
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied that she owns a Jollibee franchise amid her links to food company GenCorp Industries Inc., stressing that her investment in the company does not equate to ownership. “I do not own a Jollibee franchise or any other franchise. I previously invested in a company that is part
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday drew a comparison between the impeachment conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets and the unexplained wealth allegations against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, which a prosecution expert said could allegedly reach P1.5 billion. Chua pointed out that Corona
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua is hoping that the Senate impeachment court will be able to rule on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s case by late November or early December now that only the alleged unexplained wealth article remains. Chua said prosecutors narrowed the case partly because they
MANILA, Philippines – A spokesperson for the House prosecution has expressed belief that the evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her conviction with the possible initiation of criminal proceedings outside the impeachment trial. Trial spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong cited the
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel may submit its formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to help speed up the remaining proceedings in her impeachment trial. House prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday said prosecutors were preparing the submission after formally resting
LEGAZPI CITY — The Diocese of Virac has called for a moratorium on mining projects in Catanduanes, warning that they could threaten human lives, contaminate water sources and damage the island province’s environment and livelihoods. In a pastoral letter dated Oct. 14, Bishop Luisito A. Occiano urged the government to suspend or stop mining operations
Yulo brothers kick off campaign at Worlds The Manila Times
PH, Indonesia bolster campaign against cross-border crimes The Manila Times
An impeachment witness with zero ambiguity The Manila Times
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Kyiv ties slump The Manila Times
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The state weather bureau has warned residents of southern Bukidnon of moderate to heavy rains, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Speaking to the Inquirer on Saturday, October 17, Catherine Asunto, weather specialist at the Mindanao Regional Services Division of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, said the intertrop...
Kai Trump undergoes wrist surgery The Manila Times
MARAWI CITY – Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Jr., Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development, led Saturday’s commemoration of this city’s liberation from the hands of Islamic State-linked militants nine years ago. Soldiers from the Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade rendered a 21-gun salute for government security personnel who sacrificed their lives to liberate the city. October
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday questioned the motives of three minority senators who voted in favor of reconsidering a petition seeking to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo, saying their decision undermined justice and fairness. In a post on X, Lacson criticized the three senator-members of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) who supported
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will rehabilitate the Paoay Golf Course. The plan is to restore it as a public-access recreational destination and boost local tourism. In a statement on Saturday, Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos said she and TIEZA Chief Operating
Napolcom joins Philippine Delegation at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather bureau said. In its 2 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi developed into a typhoon
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of Calapan has turned over free land allocations and financial assistance to residents affected by the recent demolition in Barangay Guinobatan. This is seen as a relief after the prolonged litigation over the contested real estate. As many as 294 families have been impacted by the dispute
MANILA, Philippines — Some senators deliberating on the draft 2027 national budget on Friday saw the need to restore funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) program that seeks to help underperforming students through remedial classes. During a hearing of the Senate committee on finance, Senate President Win Gatchalan, and Sens. Bam Aquino, Joel Villanueva,
MANILA, Philippines — Rising fuel prices and contractors’ concerns over project costs have contributed to failed bidding attempts for classroom construction projects under a P21.4-billion agreement between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This was reported by DPWH Undersecretary Lara Marisse Esquibil on Friday during the Senate
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of using the National Bureau of Investigation to persecute her politically, even branding the bureau’s findings on her alleged misdeclared properties a “shameless smear campaign.” Duterte’s spokesperson Salvador Paolo A. Panelo Jr. questioned NBI Director Melvin Matibag’s decision to
MANILA, Philippines — Affordable food prices remained the leading concern that Filipinos want the national government to address, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the Stratbase group. The survey, conducted Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, found that 35 percent of Filipinos said national government leaders should prioritize making food more affordable, particularly
MANILA, Philippines — It’s apparently a tough crowd for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as a new survey showed that Filipinos were not as impressed with their performance in the last quarter as the country’s top officials. The latest Pulse Asia quarterly survey released Thursday showed that trust and approval
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal from government service of Urdaneta City Mayor Julio “Rammy” Parayno III; his cousin, Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno; and six city councilors for their actions following a suspension order against the city’s top two officials. In a consolidated decision dated April 15, which Urdaneta City officials received
TAGBILARAN CITY—The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is upgrading the Malinao Dam in Pilar, Bohol, to nearly double its water storage capacity, improve irrigation services for farmers and strengthen flood protection for downstream communities. The P1.8-billion Malinao Dam Improvement Project (MDIP) aims to increase the reservoir’s capacity from 5 million cubic meters to about 9 million
DAGUPAN CITY—The city government is seeking technical assistance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to determine why milkfish (“bangus”) are dying in local fish pens and assess the extent of losses suffered by fish growers. The deaths were reported in several fish pens, particularly in Barangay Pugaro, with the situation worsening on
The show begins with the Joker asking the audience to help guide the story toward a satisfying ending. Most of the crowd belongs to the younger generation, or the digital natives widely known as “Gen Z.” “Gen G began by listening to young people talk about how they make these choices,” said Ian Segarra, director of the interactive theater show Gen G: GG na ‘To! “Through our conversations with t...
Philippine authorities finally named the alleged persons of interest in the multi-million-peso shabu shipment from Laos bound for Manila. Not only that, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla also named the Mindanaoan official allegedly linked to the operation. “Yes, Edrieza [Hadji Nasser Rimbang] was a former member of parliament that lost ...
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel rejected suggestions of a compromise that would convict Vice President Sara Z. Duterte in her Senate impeachment trial while leaving her eligible to seek public office, calling the idea unconstitutional. Speaking to reporters, House private prosecutor and legal spokesperson Atty. Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. emphasized that the Constitution
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A 67-year-old former militia member associated with a communist rebel group surrendered to authorities in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, on Friday, Oct. 16, police said. The man, a married government employee and farmer, previously served in the Milisyang Bayan of the Communist Terrorist Group’s (CTG) KLG Ignacio Calabria Magadia unit, which
E.F. Hutton & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to Two Texas Presidents on Convenience Retail, Fuel Distribution and Real Estate Investments The Manila Times
COTABATO CITY — Government forces killed a suspected sub-leader of the extremist group Dawlah Islamiya (DI) and three of his followers during a joint law enforcement operation in Sultan Mastura town, Maguindanao del Norte on Friday afternoon. Lt. Col. Eugene Balugo, officer-in-charge of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–Regional Field Unit 15 in the Bangsamoro
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — While it remains officially classified as a first-class municipality, this central trading hub outpaced the province’s lone component city in local revenue generation for fiscal year 2025, according to official financial data published by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). The figures stem from the complete 2025 Statement
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The provincial government of Bohol has recorded more than 1,400 individual plants of the critically endangered Bohol Helmet Orchid (Corybas boholensis) during an initial monitoring activity in the Loboc Watershed Forest Reserve in Bilar town. The Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO), together with partner agencies, conducted the on-site monitoring on Oct.
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was built largely on her own official records, financial accounts, declarations and documented actions rather than a narrative manufactured by her political opponents, according to the House prosecution panel. House prosecution spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong rejected allegations that
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P13 million for a second phase of cloud-seeding operations scheduled in November. These actions are meant to buffer sugar lands against the threat of an expected Super El Niño. SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson on Friday (Oct. 16) announced the allocation. His statement comes
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19, the state weather bureau said on Friday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said in a 5
Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) program. During the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on DepEd’s 2027 spending plan on Friday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sens. Bam Aquino, Joel Villanueva, and
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part of its intensified campaign against illicitvapor products and tax violations. The operations covered five revenue regions: Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, LaQueMar (Laguna, Quezon, Marinduque), the ...
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he will ask the House prosecution panel in the Senate impeachment court to submit evidence pertaining to the alleged misuse of confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte’s worth P612 million. Remulla also said the Office of the Ombudsman is evaluating the evidence and will
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Electoral Tribunal on Friday dismissed once again an amended version of the quo warranto petition to unseat Sen. Erwin Tulfo. This type of petition challenges a person’s right to hold a public office. Berteni Causing filed this case versus Tulfo on grounds of supposed “disloyalty to the Philippines and allegiance
MANILA, Philippines — Finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan has been appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the new president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS). The state insurer made the announcement on Friday. Limlingan succeeded Robert Joseph Montes de Claro, who was appointed secretary of the Department of
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said the filing of a plunder case against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste before the Sandiganbayan is forthcoming. Ombudsman investigators accused the mother and son of allegedly conspiring “to secure exclusive government rights over the country’s solar energy resources
Ghost of Impeachment Past The Manila Times
Duterte impeachment trial: Where the prosecution gets to throw the punches and the defense is told to keep quiet The Manila Times
World Food Day, observed every Oct. 16 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is meant to draw attention to the goal of eliminating hunger and ensuring access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for all. In the Philippines, however, World Food Day 2026 presents a troubling paradox. While government agencies, local government
