MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to give the President powers to suspend the excise tax on petroleum products when warranted — like during the current conflict in the Middle East —was filed by Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo on Tuesday. Quimbo, in a statement, said that he supports calls to suspend excise taxes on fuel

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay should apologize for sharing his “imagination” about actress and television host Anne Curtis, as doing so amounts to the objectification of women,…

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate approved on second reading a bill aimed at protecting the rights of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Under Committee Report No. 28, Senate Bill No. 1822, or the “National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act,” was approved during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill was submitted jointly by

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima was named the new House senior deputy minority leader, replacing Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan moved to replace Erice and nominate De Lima during the regular House session on Tuesday. READ: Leila De Lima ‘reveals’ contents of ‘maleta’ in viral

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay was called out on Tuesday by several of his colleagues for his lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis, as he tried to establish a point during the…

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Tuesday that it is considering provisional fare increases amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Lee, Philippine president discuss ways to forge closer economic ties  Yonhap News Agency

A helicopter crashed in an empty lot southeast of Manila, Philippines, killing a Malaysian and a Filipino citizen.

President Lee Jae Myung is set to wrap up his trip to Singapore and fly to Manila for summit talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation. It will mark Lee's second summit with Marcos following their first meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in late October. The two leaders are expected to explore ways to deepen cooperation in the defense industry, infrastructure and trade, as well as in promi

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday said it has already begun preparing for the release of fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle operators and drivers amid…

MANILA, Philippines — Women can ride for free during specific hours on March 8 on the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) in celebration of International Women’s Day, the train line announced on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines – With ongoing conflicts in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran threatening to push oil prices even higher, Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV…

MANILA, Philippines— Allowing the 18 former Marines to appear in the Senate probe into the flood control projects mess may just turn the proceeding into a circus, according to Senate President Pro Tempore  Panfilo Lacson, noting that their stories were “lacking in believability” at the onset. This is why Lacson, who heads of the Senate blue

MANILA, Philippines — In light of the evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East, the Department of Education (DepEd) affirms its readiness to support Filipino teachers who may be…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it was deploying more female officers to assist victims of violence against women and their children (VAWC).

A veteran South China Sea expert has cast doubt on the prospects of finalising a code of conduct for the contested waters this year, even as ties between rival claimants Beijing and Manila show signs of improvement. Wu Shicun, founding president of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said it was “100 per cent not likely” that the document would be signed this year as the Philippines takes over the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). “I believe...

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Atong Ang remains at large despite multiple raids in at least 20 locations since last January, Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said on Monday. Ang is wanted on kidnapping charges in connection with the disappearance of at least 34 cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) who allegedly cheated in his games between

Fuel prices in the Philippines are expected to rise further amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, with pump prices already set to increase by nearly P2 per liter this week.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported fair weather across Metro Manila and most of the Philippines on Sunday.

MANILA, Philippines — Following concerns about security amid Iran airstrike reports, flights for Middle East routes were cancelled and diverted, the Philippine Airlines announced Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Multi-awarded veteran Filipino photojournalist and humanitarian Alex Baluyut passed away at the age of 69, his wife Precious Leano confirmed on Friday, Feb. 27. A respected figure in Philippine documentary photography, Baluyut documented some of the nation’s most critical turning points such as the final years of Martial Law and the 1986

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace denied reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was brought to the hospital. Palace press officer Claire Castro said that the president was in a private meeting with the Presidential Management Staff on Saturday morning. “He is well, healthy, and working even on a Saturday,” Castro added in a message. The

MANILA, Philippines — The Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela will be reopened to motorists on Monday, March 2, over a year after one of its segments collapsed due to overloading.  The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cagayan Valley on Friday said that “vehicles with up to 3 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) and

MANILA, Philippines — Transport chief Giovanni Lopez has ordered the strict implementation of the timeline for the construction of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP).  According to Lopez, the timeline for the partial operations of the DPTMP must be strictly followed by the fourth quarter of 2027.  “I will not accept any more delays.

President Marcos is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Manila next week to discuss deeper cooperation in key areas such as defense, maritime affairs, and economy.

MANILA, Philippines — For this year’s National Women’s Month, women’s group Gabriela will stage a mass protest on March 8, urging the abolition of the value-added tax and accountability for…

In a statement, the PCIJ says: 'We are alarmed that the Chinese Embassy is attacking independent reporting by Filipinos. Their actions only lend credence to our story.'

MANILA, Philippines — No jackpot winners were recorded for Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 in Thursday’s draw, Feb. 26, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Super Lotto 6/49 produced the winning combination 22-44-13-30-26-46 for a jackpot worth ₱73.77 million. No bettor matched all six numbers to claim the top prize. READ: No

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday hailed the 18 former Marines who acted as alleged bagmen of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, and said that this only “proved” initial information that the government had been coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The vice president also said that the revelations by

MANILA, Philippines — The resolutions for the plunder case against former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co and the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla are now under review, according to Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez. Co’s plunder and Revilla’s malversation cases were connected to the flood control anomalies currently being investigated

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro has likened Mike Defensor to infamous Senate witness Ador Mawanay, who testified against Sen. Panfilo Lacson over two decades ago but later retracted his statements. At Thursday’s briefing, Castro was asked to comment on Defensor’s warning that another group of former marines would soon come forward with their supposed firsthand

Jollibee Foods Corp., the Filipino fast food giant behind the namesake brand, has turned to South Korea for its latest acquisition, adding a hot pot restaurant chain to its global portfolio, in a move that appears aimed as much at Wall Street as at regional expansion. On Feb. 20, Jollibee agreed to acquire All Day Fresh, operator of hot-pot chain Shabu All Day, for $87 million through its Korean unit, Jolli-K Co., alongside private equity firm Elevation Equity Partners. The Manila-based company

MANILA, Philippines — An anticorruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025. In their formal complaint addressed to panel on ethics chair Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group Wag Kang KuCorrupt argued that

MANILA, Philippines — The National Unity Party (NUP) has admitted leaning towards not voting for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, as they supposedly have not seen any new evidence presented in the four complaints filed against the country’s second-highest official. In a statement late Wednesday night, NUP said that they have taken note of

MANILA, Philippines — The anti-political dynasty bill filed by House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos would likely be the working draft of the committee’s version, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Wednesday. Adiong in a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa complex said that Dy

MANILA, Philippines — A fire ignited in a residential area in Intramuros, Manila, on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the fire was located at Barangay 655, Cabildo St. corner Anda, Intramuros, Manila. The office said the fire was first reported around 4:48 p.m. and was almost immediately raised

MANILA, Philippines — A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Participants first gathered at

MANILA, Philippines — The Edsa-Ortigas Intersection has been temporarily closed to traffic on Wednesday afternoon due to the high volume of participants in the ‘Trillion Peso March 3,’ which commemora

MANILA, Philippines — CitizenWatch Philippines urged the Senate to amend the proposed Philippine Building Act by including digital infrastructure provisions and requiring broadband connectivity “as a standard” in public and private buildings nationwide. In a statement on Wednesday, CitizenWatch co-convenor and former Quezon City Congressman Kit Belmonte said that the pending Senate measure, which aims

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in years, Malacañang has agreed with a statement of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Palace press officer Claire Castro, Duterte was right in claiming

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday dismissed ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio’s claims that the release of multibillion-peso local government support funds

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has denied receiving suitcases of cash, saying the “malicious” allegations are merely political attacks stemming from his stand against extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration’s drug war. In a statement on Wednesday, Abante said the allegations made by several personalities, including former lawmaker Mike Defensor and broadcaster

MANILA, Philippines — A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Manila and other parts of the country for nearly an hour on March 3, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Ad

MANILA, Philippines — A consolidated bill pushing for the proposed abolition of the travel tax has been approved by the House tourism committee and forwarded to the ways and means panel for the crafting of alternative taxation mechanisms. During Monday’s hearing of the tourism committee headed by Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona, a still unnumbered

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it was expecting groups with “opposing views,” stressing that public safety was its “primary responsibility” at protest actio

The New Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Infra Corp. (NNIC) announced upcoming changes to airline terminal assignments to optimize capacity and improve passenger flow at the Manila airport.

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla denied using a sports utility vehicle (SUV) with plate number 6 along Ayala Avenue in Makati City. The claim came from a so

MANILA, Philippines — An order to replace Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Director Jesus Fernandez will be issued soon, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday. The head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which oversees the BFP, previously confirmed that he recommended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remove Fernandez over alleged

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday warned Atty. Silvestre Bello III that he can face disbarment if he knew that former President Rodrigo Duterte had killed a child and Bello had tolerated the commission of the crime. Former Justice Secretary Bello is one of the legal counsels of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said he called Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando over a report that his convoy allegedly harassed a son of President

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano has been seen emitting volcanic ash on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In a Facebook post showing the timelapse of the ash emission, Phivolcs said the event happened around 1:05 p.m on Tuesday. It generated a grayish to brownish plume, rising 1,000 meters above

MANILA, Philippines — In line with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded employees that the “no work, no pay” principle will be implemented on that day. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared February 25

MANILA, Philippines — Different bills pushing for the proposed abolition of the travel tax have been approved by the House of Representatives’ committee on tourism and were been forwarded to the ways and means panel for the crafting of alternative taxation mechanisms. During Monday’s hearing of the committee headed by Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona, a still

MANILA, Philippines – The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 297 has dismissed the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya as it affirmed the Senate’s authority to cite him in contempt. In a decision promulgated February 23, the court said Discaya failed to provide evidence that the Senate committed grave abuse of discretion in

Manila Water reported sustained low non-revenue water levels in 2025, attributing the success to intensified meter replacement activities and rapid response to network leaks across its East Zone.

MANILA, Philippines — Will the public expect more close encounters between President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. and former Vice President Leni Robredo as the 2028 election season draws closer, or is everything just pure coincidence? Robredo, the incumbent mayor of Naga City, reciprocated Marcos’s gesture by visiting him at Malacañang in Manila on Monday. A pool photo

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima confirmed that the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte will be sent to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice when the chamber resumes its session on Monday. De Lima, in an ambush interview after members of the House committee on rules met for

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V has countered Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco’s claims that he was merely directed to endorse impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that he made this decision out of his own volition. Ortega, in an ambush interview on Monday at the Batasang Pambansa complex said

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday urged the agency’s personnel “not to be provoked” ahead of protest actions for the 40th anniversa

Over a hundred participants gathered at Ateneo de Manila University on February 11, 2026, for the 'Inquirer Campus Talks' opening leg, focusing on storytelling skills in modern journalism.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said she has already recruited someone as running mate for her 2028 presidential bid as early as last year. Duterte, however, refused to identify the personality, pending the person’s decision. “I’ve already recruited someone,” Duterte said in Filipino during a Sonshine Media Network Incorporated interview aired on Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez has belied a report claiming that “the convoy of a president’s son” was harassed by another convoy registered in Bulacan on Saturday evening. “No such incident involving any presidential son,” he told reporters in a Viber message. The report claimed that a passenger from the Bulacan-registered vehicle

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to publicly name two sitting Philippine senators as alleged “co-perpetrators” in Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case has shifted the spotlight to Manila, sharpening both the former president’s legal exposure and the country’s already fraught political fault lines. A more detailed version of prosecution filings posted on the ICC website on Friday identified Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go among eight officials...

MANILA, Philippines — Government prosecutors on Tuesday established a firm timeline for the ongoing preliminary investigation into the plunder case involving former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.,…

MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon may start developing in July this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In an interview with the INQUIRER, Pagasa Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Chief Ana Liza Solis said that since they started monitoring the potential development of El Niño in December 2025, they have

MANILA, Philippines—Rural groups led by peasant group Anakpawis staged a protest at a gasoline station in Quezon City on Tuesday, March 3, as fuel prices rose for the ninth straight week, accusing oil firms of using the escalating Middle East conflict to justify higher pump prices. In a statement, the group warned that oil companies

MANILA, Philippines — Vlogger Norman Mangusin, commonly known as Francis Leo Marcos, is facing another criminal case after National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan filed a complaint against him on Tuesday. In a phone interview with reporters, Calinisan detailed that he sued Mangusin before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for unjust vexation and cyberlibel

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to revive the iconic 'Love Bus' service, offering free rides on routes from Robinsons Galleria to Eastwood City, launching in late April or early May.

The leaders of South Korea and the Philippines have agreed to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors like infrastructure and defense, and expand their partnership into emerging areas such as nuclear energy and critical mineral supply chains.

MANILA, Philippines — Bringing down the number of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte from four to two will not weaken the case, San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora said on Monday. In a press briefing after the first day of hearing on Duterte’s impeachment complaints, Zamora said that there would be no effect on

MANILA, Philippines — Gambling tycoon Atong Ang remains at large despite multiple raids on at least 20 places where he is believed to be hiding since January, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Monday. Ang is facing multiple arrest warrants over several counts of kidnapping filed against him in courts

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, in his capacity as President of the Metro Manila Council and National President of the League of Cities of the Philippines, has formalized an institutional partnership with the University of the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday launched a commuter service program to encourage public participation in reporting abuses or poor service by drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs). In a statement, the LTFRB said its newly launched Komyu-Konek program aims to strengthen the agency’s hotlines and

MANILA, Philippines — An impeachment complaint is a call for accountability and should not be reduced to an election, Sen. Risa Hontiveros told reporters on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has expanded the implementation of its flagship food security initiative, the P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ Rice Project, to Baguio City. According to the DA, the project was first rolled out in Baguio during the city’s Panagbenga Festival, benefiting at least 500 households from various

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday questioned the Philippine party-list system, saying he remains very disappointed by how it has been “misinterpreted and abused.” At the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation public hearing, Sotto said party-list members should ideally represent marginalized, underrepresented, or specific sectoral groups. “Who are the

MANILA, Philippines – “We will allow the process to take its course fairly, lawfully and transparently.

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday defended the agency’s use of motorcycle escorts to secure VIPs in transit. This followed Senate public order committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito questioning the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) at a hearing last Wednesday for allegedly escorting 20 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said crime rates across the country decreased by 19.96 percent in February 2026.

Most parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, are forecast to experience hot and humid weather on Monday, attributed to the effect of easterlies.

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Super Lotto 6/49 and Ultra Lotto 6/58 in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws held on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot worth P45 million on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The 6/55 draw yielded the combination 14-51-28-06-27-08. No player also claimed the Lotto 6/42 jackpot worth ₱31.7 million. The drawn numbers were 30-41-20-21-34-39. Minor games Draw schedule Grand Lotto 6/55

MANILA, Philippines — Jose Maria “Joey” Hofileña, dean of the Ateneo Law School (ALS), passed away at the age of 64 on Thursday, Feb, 26, due to health complications. His wife, Chay Hofileña, an investigative editor, confirmed his passing in Rappler reports. Throughout his life, the dean was respected for his legal expertise and commitment

MANILA, Philippines — The Christian sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has questioned the lack of solutions being undertaken by the government and the supposed inactions of the government on the…

MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has dismissed for insufficiency of evidence an estafa or fraud case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others, in connection with the alleged P6.6 billion housing scam.  In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga RTC on February 25, 2026 and penned

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and easterlies are forecast to bring rains and cloudy skies in parts of Luzon and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.  In Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather forecast, weather specialist Loriedin de La Cruz-Galicia said that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will prevail

MANILA, Philippines — The next total lunar eclipse will be visible in the country on December 31, 2028 to January 1, 2029, the state weather bureau said on Friday.  The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) earlier announced that the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 will be visible in Manila and

MANILA, Philippines — Lava effusion with lava flow on three gullies and minor ash emissions that generated plume were observed from Mayon Volcano in the province of Albay, the state volcanology bureau said on Thursday. In its latest 24-hour observation summary, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that lava descended 3.8 kilometers

MANILA, Philippines — Internet personality Norman Mangusin, better known as Francis Leo Marcos, has yet to post bail and has been held at Parañaque City Jail since Friday morning, authorities said. Mangusin was transferred to the Parañaque City Jail Male Dormitory at 10:20 a.m., Jail Chief Inspector Jayrex Joseph Bustinera, Bureau of Jail Management and

Kaufman, during the defense presentation on February 26 (Manila time), labeled the prosecution’s star witnesses as “self-confessed vicious murderers” whose testimony is “inherently unreliable”.

MANILA, Philippines — The INQUIRER.net has been recognized by the Philippine Coast Guard – West Philippine Sea Transparency Group (PCG-WPSTG) for its vital role in covering matters in the WPS.  The award was presented during the celebration of the PCG-WPSTG’s second founding anniversary on Thursday. The recognition was personally received by its Editor-in-Chief, Abelardo Ulanday.  In recognizing the INQUIRER.net as

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda renewed her call for the swift passage of the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), which seeks long-overdue recognition, protection, and dignity of BHWs. During the Senate plenary session on February 25, Legarda co-sponsored the measure, pressing for stronger legal and financial support for BHWs, the frontliners of

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of the 18 supposed “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co on Thursday admitted a possible “oversight” in naming Mamamayang Liberal partylist Rep. Leila de Lima among the lawmakers who allegedly received suitcases of cash as kickbacks from flood control projects. Atty. Levito “Levi” Baligod’s admission directly contradicted

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of a social protection services center in Barangay Tayud, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu. Marcos arrived at the Pag-Abot Processing Center at 10:30 a.m. and was welcomed by Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. READ: Palace on 2028 elections: Aspirants

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday assured the public of an immediate response to their road emergencies through its five-minute response hotline. At a Palace briefing, MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III highlighted the reactivation and reformatting of Metrobase 136, which will respond to crises on major roads covered by

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace spokesperson dismissed as a “lousy script” the accusation that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the “mastermind” and biggest beneficiary of a corruption scheme supposedly employing former Marines to deliver travel bags filled with cash to politicians’ homes. Three former lawmakers called the allegation a mere diversionary tactic from this week’s

Manila paying price for simplistic approach to South China Sea  China Daily

MANILA, Philippines – No bettor won the jackpot for Grand Lotto 6/55 in Wednesday night’s draw on Feb. 25, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning combination for Gr

MANILA, Philippines — Two groups have called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue to investigate Rodante Marcoleta for possible tax code violations following his own admission that he did not declare cam

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily install mobile pumping stations in the San Juan River this year as part of the agency’s initiatives to mitigat

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in several provinces and cities across the country to allow residents to commemorate important local events, anniversaries, and festivals. Proclamation Nos. 1170 and 1171 declared March 6 (Friday) a special non-working day in the municipalities of Gutalac in Zamboanga del Norte and Tadian in

MANILA, Philippines — The 40th Epifanio delos Santos (Edsa) People Power Revolution Anniversary is a time for self-reflection amid the current issues being faced in the country, Kiko Aquino-Dee said on Wednesday. Aquino-Dee, co-convenor of the Trillion Peso March Movement (TPMM), urged Filipinos to ponder the current state of the country compared to the Martial

MANILA, Philippines — Allegations that they received cash in suitcases are based on unverified claims and are supposedly intended to divert the people’s attention away from the International Criminal

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed phases two to five of the drainage system rehabilitation along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to help prevent widespread flooding in the area. During his inspection of the completed project on Wednesday, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the work was

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he is keen on endorsing someone who has done “exceptional” service in government as his candidate for president in 2028. “So you look at people in government and you see who is doing well, who is exceptional. And we have, I’m glad to say, exceptional

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate committee report seeking to ban political dynasties up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity has been signed by 12 senators, enough to send it to the plenar

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpot prizes in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 47-26-30-41-27-49, with a jackpot prize of P75 million. No ticket holder matched all

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday commissioned two new vessels in Subic, Zambales, as part of its ongoing modernization program to strengthen maritime security. The offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft BRP Audrey Bañares (PG-910) were formally inducted into service during a

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday denied a quote circulating online in which he allegedly told the public to “move on” from the flood control scandal. “100 percent fake news. I never said anything like that,” he said in Filipino. “In fact, we are already reading the arrest of the suspects as named,

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said the police will exercise “maximum tolerance” for rallies without permits ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power

MANILA, Philippines—As the confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte got underway before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague,

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a cyber libel and unlawful publication complaint against vlogger Jack Argota for spreading fake medical records of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. The NBI personnel went to the DOJ building in Manila at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. They

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday dismissed claims made by Harry Roque that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly wants to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. In a Viber message to reporters, Castro described Roque’s statements as fabricated. READ: Marcos to see if Feb. 25 can be declared non-working holiday each

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested vlogger Norman Mangusin, more publicly known as Francis Leo Marcos, National Police Commission (Napolcom) Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan said on Tuesday. “I confirm that the PNP (Philippine National Police) CIDG NCR (National Capital Region) just arrested Mangusin in Sheraton Hotel by virtue of

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said modern technology would enable more precise and responsive irrigation management, helping farmers better cope with the impacts of climate change. In his speech at the 2026 National Irrigation Administration–National Confederation of Irrigators Associations General Assembly, Marcos commended the National Irrigation Administration’s Command Center, which monitors dam

MANILA, Philippines – No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws held Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Grand Lotto 6/55 produced the winning combination 20-23-05-35-33-45 for a jackpot of ₱45 million. PCSO said no ticket holder matched all six numbers. READ: Lotto Results

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused in the plunder case related to flood control anomalies were given until March 9, 2026 to respond to the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before the Department of Justice (DOJ). During Monday’s preliminary investigation, the NBI moved to include more evidence in

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally initiated as the House of Representatives’ committee on rules on Monday sent the four raps to the committee on justice. During the plenary session on Monday, the four impeachment complaints were officially included in the Order of Business.  Thereafter, Deputy Speaker Ferjenel

MANILA, Philippines — Davao de Oro Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora has appealed for more flood control projects as these measures were effective in mitigating flooding after heavy rains due to a shear line affecting huge portions of Mindanao. In a statement over the weekend, Zamora said she is “proud” to say that the flood control projects

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has insisted that his current priority is to address the mounting issues the country is facing, as he sets aside for now forging a possible alliance with the “original” opposition to field front-runners for the 2028 presidential elections. “Differences in politics should never prevent us from working

A nationwide mural contest backed by Philippine government agencies has been launched in Manila, the latest in a string of cultural initiatives aimed at shaping public narratives around the South China Sea dispute. Organised by a Manila-based maritime think tank and supported by state institutions including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the competition invites artists, students and ordinary Filipinos to create large-scale works inspired by the “West Philippine Sea” – Manil...

MANILA, Philippines — A sanitary landfill in Rodriguez town in Rizal province reportedly collapsed Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, leaving more than 50 people — most of them waste pickers — believed buried under mounds of garbage, according to the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay). Mimi Domingo, Kadamay secretary general, cited information from

By Jam Sta Rosa A Philippine senator called for deepening defence relationships and “continuous” pushback against China’s claims in the South China Sea while visiting one of Manila’s tiny possessions in the disputed waterway on Saturday. Thitu Island, known as Pag-asa in the Philippines, is home to about 400 Filipinos, mostly fishermen and their families, […]

Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son’s tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist. Accused of dealing drugs, 30-year-old Joewarski Pajo was shot dead while playing a game on his phone, one of thousands of extrajudicial killings alleged to have taken place under former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. A hearing begins at the International Criminal Court on Monday that will determine whether Duterte will stand trial over...

Amid a never-ending word war between the Chinese embassy and Philippine officials, the DFA takes aim at 'self-styled experts'

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes in the major Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) lotto games on Tuesday, March 3. According to PCSO, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw yielded the combination 30-40-01-24-04-21 with a jackpot of ₱75 million. The Super Lotto 6/49 draw produced the numbers 02-44-13-29-08-41 with a jackpot of ₱83.67 million. Meantime,

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan held its first trial on a flood control-related case on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Tuesday said that its fire incident response was between three and 4.5 minutes with the newly revamped 911 emergency call system.

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday hailed the approval by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms of the consolidated Anti-Political Dynasty bill anchored on a second-degree prohibition. He called it a decisive step toward enforcing a long-standing constitutional mandate. The committee action moves the measure one step

MANILA, Philippines — A group of point-to-point (P2P) transport service providers are seeking a 30 to 40-percent increase in their fares before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), citing the rising costs to sustain their operations. The P2P Alliance met with the LTFRB at a public consultation at the latter’s office in Quezon

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-List Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes called out on Tuesday the Batangas II Electric Cooperative (Batelec II) for its allegedly delayed action on the joint venture agreement (JVA) proposal submitted by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), as the partnership could have addressed the issue of power shortages. In a statement, Ordanes said that

President Lee Jae Myung and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a summit Tuesday to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure and defense, while widening the partnership into emerging areas that include shipbuilding. The summit at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Tuesday carried added significance as it coincided with the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on March 3, 1949. Ten agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed or updated on the occ

The relic of the miraculous Lebanese saint will be displayed at a church in Malate, Manila.

South Korean President Lee is traveling to Manila for a summit with President Marcos, following a visit to Singapore.

Manila Water has initiated a readiness check and maintenance program for over 3,300 fire hydrants in its East Zone, reinforcing its fire preparedness efforts for Fire Prevention Month in the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima on Monday acted out in humor the kickback allegations by “bagmen” with her clutching a “maleta” (suitcase) and a paper bag in a video clip that has since gone viral.  De Lima was accused by the supposed 18 former Marines-turned-“bagmen” of receiving wads of cash

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have called out Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for bringing the affidavit of 18 former Marine officers to the hearings on Vice President Sara Duterte’s…

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua clarified that they are not against the complainants who filed the first impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, explaining that setting aside their petition was a prudent step after their unsuccessful bid in the 19th Congress. At Monday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, Chua told Makabayan bloc members

MANILA, Philippines – Mayor Ruffy Biazon surprised music fans when he stepped into the DJ booth during Rock the South: Muntinlupa Cityhood Band Showdown on March 1, kicking off Muntinlupa’s 31st…

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reminds people who may be getting tired of impeachment discussions that the rule of law, the pursuit of accountability, and the 1987 Constitution itself do not get tired — and instead require all complaints to be examined. In her opening speech during the House of Representatives’ committee on

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will comply with a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that items seized during a lawful warrantless arrest are admissible as…

MANILA, Philippines — Three lawyers on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to order the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to release the draft of its partial committee report on the…

A fisherfolk group wants newly appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna to revoke the environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) issued to at least 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay. Cuna took over the post from Raphael Lotilla, whom the group Pamalakaya had earlier criticized for allegedly failing to safeguard Manila Bay, nearby coastal communities, and

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has committed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s full support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to defend the country’s waters as he formally joined the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) with a rank of Auxiliary Vice Admiral. The PCG conferred the rank to Recto during a donning and oath-taking ceremony aboard BRP

MANILA, Philippines — Around 100 residents of Purok Keon in Barangay Bitnong, Dupax Del Norte appealed to local authorities to review what they claim is an unlawful obstruction of an established road easement, citing limited access to homes, services, and livelihoods. In a petition submitted to Mayor Juan Paolo E. Cayton, the residents said barricades

MANILA, Philippines — Vision impairment continues to hinder the learning and development of Filipino children, prompting Sen. Mark A. Villar to file a measure that seeks to expand access to eye care services nationwide. Villar recently filed Senate Bill No. 1886, or the Vision Care for Kids Act, which aims to establish a grant program

US/Israel-Iran airstrikes: Flights from Manila to Dubai, Riyadh returned to Philippines  Khaleej Times

A youth organization in Manila is calling for an independent investigation into the police handling of the 40th anniversary commemoration of the People Power uprising, following the arrest of two activists during a protest along Edsa.

MANILA, Philippines – No jackpot winners were recorded in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws held Friday, Feb. 27, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 51-32-19-41-12-01, with a jackpot prize of ₱75 million. No bettor correctly matched all six numbers to claim the

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro has agreed again with Vice President Sara Duterte — this time, that it may have been better if the latter refrained from running for the country’s second-highest elective post. In a press briefing on Friday, Castro was asked about Duterte’s reflection during a speech in Davao

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged member of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maguid Group was apprehended by authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Feb. 25. In a statement on Friday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the suspect was tagged in an improvised explosive device attack that targeted a

The Intramuros Administration confirmed that no heritage buildings were affected by a recent fire in a residential area within the walled city of Intramuros, Manila.

Manila Water is encouraging residents in the East Zone of the Philippines to participate in upcoming March barangay desludging activities to maintain cleaner and healthier communities.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has clarified that the National Unity Party (NUP), which he heads, will vote accordingly in the impeachment of Vice President

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) defended the arrest of two protesters following a clash with authorities during the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution

MANILA, Philippines—Years after the peak of the government’s anti-drug campaign, congestion remains a defining feature of the country’s jail system, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). An analysis of July 2025 figures by University of the Philippines Diliman associate professor and Inquirer data scientist Dr. Rogelio Alicor

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation dismantled a cyber-financial scamming operation hub in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, following a raid that resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said the 14 suspects’ scheme primarily targeted retirees and other vulnerable citizens. Their modus operandi involved gathering personal

A report investigates whether convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hired a Philippines-based team to scrub his criminal history from the web, prompting an investigation in Manila.

MANILA, Philippines — A system where aspiring pharmacists, medical technology practitioners, and allied medical professionals are given scholarships in exchange for serving their respective areas may address the country’s manpower woes in this field, Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said. In a statement on Tuesday, Yamsuan said that he has filed House Bill (HB) No.

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) amid its rise and how it is being used in schoolworks, emphasizing that a “human-centered” approach must still be prioritized. In a 49-page order by the DepEd dated Feb. 20, Education Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged the “rapid expansion” of

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has made a commitment to approve a national minimum wage rate system which will abolish provincial wage boards, Kamanggagawa party-list Rep.

MANILA, Philippines — More lawmakers have questioned the timing of allegations that several lawmakers received money in suitcases, with Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima saying it is merely a demolition job. In a statement on Wednesday, de Lima said the accusations that she was among the individuals who received the suitcases are “preposterous” and were timed

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday saw an attempt to destabilize the government following fresh allegations linking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the flo

MANILA, Philippines — Private sector workers in the Davao Region will soon receive a daily minimum wage increase of P20 to P30, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday. According to DOLE, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order Nos. RB XI-24 and RB XI-DW-04, issued by the Regional

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has assured the public of a five-minute response time to road emergencies through its hotline, as stated by MMDA General Manager Nicolas.

MANILA, Philippines — A human rights lawyer on Wednesday called out a vlogger for posting an AI-generated photo of drug war victims’ families carrying luxury bags while attending the confirmation of c

MANILA, Philippines — An anti-corruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025.  In their formal complaint addressed to the panel on ethics chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group ‘Wag Kang KuCorrupt’ argued

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dismantled a cyber-financial scamming operation hub at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, following a raid that resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said the scheme primarily targeted retirees and vulnerable citizens. READ: NBI sues vlogger Jack Argota

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will be given a chance to respond to the impeachment complaints against her, but it will be her prerogative whether to appear at the House of Representatives, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. The House committee on justice chaired by Luistro is set to deliberate on the

Philippines: 18 ex-Marines rock Manila politics with explosive allegations as Marcos Jr, cousin Romualdez tagged in $13.9-billion flood control mega-kickbacks  Gulf News

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally initiated on Monday as the House of Representatives’ committee on rules sent the four complaints to the committee on justice. The complaints were officially included in the Order of Business of Monday’s plenary session, as its presiding officer, Deputy Speaker Ferjenel

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the turnover ceremony of selected memorabilia from People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao at the National Sports Museum in Pasig City. Marcos was presented with keepsakes from Pacquiao’s boxing career, including two pairs of competition shorts and a world championship belt, cementing his legacy as the only

MANILA, Philippines – Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disagreed over the real story behind the discovery of Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) on Tuesday. The interaction followed a few weeks after the two had a heated exchange during a Senate Commission on Appointments Committee on National Defense hearing when Marcoleta said “we can give

MANILA, Philippines–Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday denied allegations that he received $2 million–or any amount of money–from former Rep. Elizaldy Co in connection with the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the crimes against humanity of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes also vowed to file cyberlibel charges against several personalities who

MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.  These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito,  Kiko Pangilinan,  Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda,  Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos,  Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito

MANILA, Philippines — No agreement has been reached yet among senators regarding Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate following reports of a warrant of arrest against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, the caucus on Monday focused on priority legislation recently approved

MANILA, Philippines — Seeing political rivals President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo working and setting politics aside is a breath of fresh air, House of Representatives Depu

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V has advice for Vice President Sara Duterte, now that she has announced her intention to seek the presidency. “Don’t run away if you want to run.” “Maybe, as I said, she’s in a different light, you put her in a category where she is

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. urged the public to report the sale of illegal cigarettes retail outlets across the country. “As part of the nationwide crackdown, the PNP is calling on citizens to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police,” Nartatez said in a statement

MANILA, Philippines — New National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday urged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to come home and face his charges in the Philippin

MANILA, Philippines — The organizer of the Trillion Peso March remained optimistic amid the perceived “protest fatigue” following massive demonstrations against the multibillion-peso corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Massive protests erupted last year after revelations that several flood control projects were either overpriced or non-existent due to the alleged collusion of lawmakers, private contractors,

Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. remains in his post and recently endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) conducted its Katarungan Caravan last February 12, 2026, at the New Bilibid Prison–Medium Security Compound in Muntinlupa City, extending legal assistance to more than 500 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The activity forms part of the jail decongestion and access-to-justice initiatives initiated in 2024 by

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Sunday revealed that he has no plan to run as vice president, ending days of speculation that he might seek the government’s second highest elective post. “[I] have no plans to be a vice presidential candidate,” Padilla said in a Facebook post.  “As long as Digong says it,

Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.

Manila is employing a strategy of both defiance and diplomacy in its ongoing dispute with China over the South China Sea, as political dialogue resumes after a year.