MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III thanked lawmakers and congressional panels for working through the chamber’s break, including the justice panel for tackling the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: House justice panel OKs articles of impeachment vs Sara Duterte In his speech during the resumption of session on Monday,

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday said it has summoned six more bus operators for failure to provide fare discounts under service contracting program. According to the LTFRB, the show cause orders (SCOs) against the six operators are based on reports that bus conductors of passenger buses have

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Monday submitted proof to debunk the claims of self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga that he had a close relationship with her. Paolo Panelo, the vice president’s legal counsel, said this was contained in the 47-page reply-affidavit filed before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office. Duterte’s camp responded to

MANILA, Philippines – With Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case nearing a vote in the House of Representatives, some minority Senators on Monday gave mixed responses to its preparations. In separate interviews, some minority senators told the media of their expectations or efforts for a possible impeachment trial. Sen. Robinhood Padilla, who has long expressed opposition

LEGAZPI CITY — Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom has begun offering communications support and payment relief to residents in parts of Albay province affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano. READ: OCD: Over 102,000 people affected by eruption of Mayon Volcano In a press statement on Monday, the company said residents in Camalig, Guinobatan, Jovellar,

COTABATO CITY — At least five police officers were wounded after they were reportedly fired upon while serving a warrant of arrest against a man wanted for murder in Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur, on Monday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said the team led by Capt. Nur

ILOILO CITY — The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Iloilo City government formalized a partnership on Monday to preserve and promote the historic buildings along Calle Real through a newly signed memorandum of agreement (MOA). The MOA covers “Project 3: Heritage as Public Policy: Preserving and Promoting Iloilo Calle Real Buildings,” which

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ justice committee tackled the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to fulfill its constitutional duty and show the next generation that no one is above the law, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said Monday. In her opening speech during the committee hearing, justice panel chair Luistro said they

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur— Authorities intercepted three vehicles carrying suspected illegally sourced mineral ore in Dumingag town early Monday, with an estimated total value of P533,750. The first operation at around 4:30 a.m. along the national highway in Barangay Lower Landing yielded 25 sacks of copper ore weighing about 1,250 kilos. The second and

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded a 13 percent drop in crime rates following the implementation of the Safer Cities initiative on April 6, 2026, compared with the previous three months. PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez reported the figure to the media on Monday. “If we compare it to the period

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday backed the continuation of the Senate’s probe into the anomalous flood control projects, saying that many  issues have yet to be uncovered in what he called the 2025 “killer budget.” “There are still many issues that need to be brought up—not only in Luzon

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato— Residents from nearby Makilala town in Cotabato province gathered before dawn outside the National Food Authority (NFA) office in Cotabato on Monday to secure priority numbers for the sale of subsidized rice. They braved the cool weather as they lined up outside the NFA-Cotabato office in Kidapawan City ahead of its 8

MANILA, Philippines — A House of Representatives committee convened on Monday to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, who is accused of graft, constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and other high crimes. The House committee on justice is expected to vote on its report and the accompanying articles of

ILOILO CITY — Warm temperatures, isolated rain showers, and generally light to moderate winds are expected to prevail across much of the Visayas until May 8, according to the latest five-day regional outlook issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas unit. Released at 9 a.m. on Monday, the forecast covering

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said government response efforts have helped minimize the effects of ashfall from Mayon Volcano. Citing his conversation with Albay Governor Noel Rosal, Marcos said all needs of the province were immediately addressed following the volcano’s activity, releasing thick ashfall, last Saturday. READ: Ashfall from

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) dismissed from service a patrolman over reports that he raped a woman while she was unconscious at a motel in Manila. In a statement on Monday, Napolcom said the patrolman was administratively liable for grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer following the purported incident.

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano showed renewed unrest after a rise in volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported (Phivolcs) on Monday, May 4. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs recorded 20 volcanic earthquakes—significantly higher than the nine events logged over the previous three days. READ: Taal Volcano

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Army has cited two soldiers who were wounded in separate encounters with alleged communist rebels in Negros Occidental, including the April 19 clashes in Toboso town that killed 19 individuals, including two University of the Philippines (UP) students, a community journalist, and two Filipino American activists. Army chief Lt.

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A new ecotourism destination officially opened to the public on May 1 with the launch of the Hebacong “Sea of Clouds” Nature Park in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, marking a key milestone in the city’s effort to combine environmental protection with sustainable tourism growth. Located in Barangay Hebacong, the park

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government should assert control over about 200 hectares (ha) of land covered by old or unvalidated titles that remain active in official records and continue to be sold despite long-standing legal questions, according to a report presented to the city council. In a privilege speech on April 27, former

COTABATO CITY— A member of the Philippine National Police–Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) was killed while four others were wounded after they were ambushed while serving a warrant of arrest in Barangay Catogonan, Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur Monday morning. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said operatives were about

TACLOBAN CITY — Several houses and a centuries-old church reportedly sustained damage after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck San Julian, Eastern Samar, on Monday. READ: Damage reported across Eastern Visayas after magnitude 6.0 quake Based on information relayed to the Inquirer by Barangay 2, Poblacion councilor Hilarion Gracias Nacario, several homes in the area were

MANILA, Philippines — Despite his decision to abstain from and criticize the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice clarified that he is neither supportive of Duterte nor the Marcos administration. On Monday, Erice was asked if he is not worried that his decision not to take a stand might be seen

MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said he would not participate in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the plenary, as it was merely used for politics, and the House of Representatives does not have the moral ascendancy to seek accountability. In an ambush interview on Monday, Erice said lawmakers appear

TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone on Monday ordered the suspension of work in all government offices and classes at all levels across the province following the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck off San Julian. READ: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts Eastern Samar town The directive was issued to ensure the safety of

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted a town in Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, state seismologists said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tremor, which was tectonic in origin, occurred at 2:09 p.m. Its epicenter was located 9 kilometers northwest of San Julian, Eastern Samar, with a depth

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, on Monday warned the media against publishing the Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLC) report containing his bank records, saying it is prohibited under the law, but another lawyer said journalists enjoy “full constitutional protection” in doing so. In a press conference,

DAGUPAN CITY — A day before another fuel price hike, more than 70 tricycle drivers in Barangay Lasip Chico here on Monday received P200 worth of gasoline—equivalent to over two liters each—from the barangay council. Barangay chair Aldex Meneses said the initiative aimed to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on local drivers. Qualified

MANILA, Philippines — Former broadcaster Jay Sonza has been temporarily released after posting a P10,000 bail on Monday over his “unlawful publication” case for allegedly spreading a fake medical record of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag confirmed this in a press conference on Monday. READ: Jay Sonza seeks

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — The groundbreaking for the new Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Carmona, Cavite – the first-ever PGH outside of Metro Manila – is set this May, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos announced this during the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” event in General Trias City, Cavite on Monday, citing information from Interior

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur— A viral social media post has drawn mixed reactions after reports emerged that a coffin was allegedly stolen from a funeral home in Tampilisan town, Zamboanga del Norte. Kenneath Babas Cubol, owner and manager of the funeral service, said in a post that the incident left them stunned, noting that

MANILA, Philippines — The list of lawmakers who have supposedly withdrawn their support from the impeachment move against Vice President Sara Duterte — which is being shared on social media — is being questioned by Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, as it contains a fake name. In a statement on Monday, Ridon said that if

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, on Monday said the claim that they hold a total of P6.7 billion in their bank accounts is a “lie.” However, Atty. Peter Paul Danao, Carpio’s legal counsel, said the actual figure could not be disclosed since Carpio is a private

This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the impeachment. The House Justice committee convenes on Monday, May 4, to review and approve the committee report on the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Panel finds ‘probable cause’ to impeach Sara

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 102,406 people across 87 barangays in the Bicol Region have so far been affected by the ongoing eruptive activity of Mayon Volcano as of Monday morning, according to Office of Civil Defense (OCD) deputy spokesperson Diego Mariano. Of the 102,406 affected individuals, 5,440 are currently inside evacuation centers, while

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former broadcaster Jay Sonza is seeking the dismissal of unlawful publication charges before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 118 in Pasay City, over allegations that he spread false medical information about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Sonza arrived at the RTC office around 8:30 a.m. for his scheduled arraignment hearing. READ: Court

MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), which could lead to the formation of a low-pressure area (LPA), has been observed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau reported on Monday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the ITCZ is the line where winds from

MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) called out the government for failing to protect media workers from Red-tagging and state-sponsored harassment as the country marked World Press Freedom Day on Sunday. The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS), in response, committed to address Red-tagging, especially of independent journalists,

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday said over 300,000 food items and basic needs have already been prepositioned for residents of Bicol region amid Mayon Volcano’s continuous eruptive activity. According to a DSWD advisory, 301,311 family food packs have so far been prepositioned for Albay residents affected by

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III called on members of the House of Representatives to sustain focus, discipline, and urgency as session resumes this week, saying the chamber must build on its gains after passing or advancing 18 of the 52 Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council priority measures before the Holy Week break. Dy

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate ethics panel has asked Sen. Bato dela Rosa to comment on the possibility of including a ‘no work, no pay’ rule in the Senate, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Monday. “There is a proposal to amend the rules of the Senate already on absenteeism. The committee already acted on it

TACLOBAN CITY — Damage was reported in several parts of Eastern Visayas after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off San Julian, Eastern Samar, on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has downgraded the magnitude of the quake from 6.1 to 6.0. READ: Eastern Samar suspends work, classes after magnitude 6.1 quake In San

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the proposed People’s Freedom of Information Act and Basic Education Voucher Program Act. Senate Bill No. 1432, or the People’s Freedom of Information Act, seeks to provide the public with easier access to official government records, documents, and research data. READ: Sotto

MANILA, Philippines — A complaint for alleged data privacy violation was filed against five or more individuals for disseminating a video showing National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag arguing with his friend, Mel Sabio. In the viral video, Matibag was heard having a heated phone conversation with Sabio over an online post that

MANILA, Philippines – Here’s a recap of Monday’s hearing of the House justice committee, approving the committee report and Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. With the panel’s approval, the report will be transmitted to the House Committee on Rules for inclusion in the plenary agenda. Once taken up on the floor, the

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is not compelled to face trial in the Senate should the impeachment bid against her succeed in the House of Representatives, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Monday. Duterte was a no-show in the House of Representatives committee on justice’s impeachment proceedings despite repeated invitations for

MANILA, Philippines – A bill removing the value-added tax (VAT) on systems loss charges of electric utilities was filed in the Senate on Monday. Authored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Senate Bill No. 2076, or the “VAT Exemption on Systems Loss Act for Residential Household Consumers,” aims to amend the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Three houses were destroyed, and another was damaged after a fire, believed to have been triggered by a lightning strike, broke out during a rainy, gusty Sunday afternoon in this town. Fire Officer Rommel Macabasag of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said witnesses reported hearing a loud burst before the blaze

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities warned residents to take extra precautions after the heat index here reached a dangerous level of 44 degrees Celsius late Monday morning. READ: HEAT INDEX WATCH: 13 PH areas forecast to hit danger level on May 4 Data from the monitoring station at the Calapan City Public Market recorded

MANILA, Philippines — The ethics complaints against Sen. JV Ejercito and three other senators were dismissed on Monday after they were found to be “frivolous,” Ejercito said. In an interview with the media, Ejercito, who heads the Senate ethics panel, divulged the status of the nine ethics complaints reviewed by the panel. “Four complaints were dismissed, considered

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on justice has approved its committee report on the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, with the panel recommending her removal from office after finding probable cause. During the committee on justice’s hearing on Monday, Deputy Speaker David Suarez moved to approve the amended report which

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) Subsection 3, which is expected to cut travel time between Biñan City, Laguna, and General Trias, Cavite, from one hour to 26 minutes. The 4.5-kilometer section extends the Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias, Cavite, helping ease traffic congestion

MANILA, Philippines — Traces of toxic lead remain in Metro Manila’s air more than two decades after the Philippines phased out leaded gasoline, according to a new study by researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Physics and the Manila Observatory. Published in the February 2026 issue of Atmospheric Environment, the study analyzed

LIGAO CITY — The local government of Guinobatan has ordered the postponement of all barangay activities, particularly fiesta-related events, due to the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano. READ: Mayon ashfall affects over 91,200 people — Guinobatan mayor In an advisory on Sunday,  Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco said holding such events is “inappropriate” amid the emergency,

MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III believes Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa should respond to the ethics complaint filed against him for his absence, and explain why they should not “give in” to the case.  Sotto made the remark as the Senate ethics committee being headed by  Sen. JV Ejercito is set to

LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has again warned the public of dangerous heat levels in Cavite City on Monday and Tuesday (May 4 and 5). In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Sunday, May 3, Pagasa said the heat index at Sangley Point in Cavite City is expected to

MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on justice, which found that the complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte have probable cause, is expected today to “formally adopt” its report containing the articles of impeachment and send the charges to the plenary for debate by the 318-member chamber. “This committee has completed its constitutional duty to

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Thick ash and smoke from pyroclastic density currents (PDC) from Mayon Volcano darkened skies across parts of Albay on Saturday, forcing residents to flee and leaving animals dead along its slopes. In Barangay Salugan, Camalig, 18-year-old Kyla Millares and her family were among dozens who rushed out of their homes

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — The Diocese of Calapan has awarded renewable energy projects to seven parishes in Oriental Mindoro, marking a major step toward the island’s shift to clean and sustainable power. The agreements, covering a total of 200 kilowatt-peak capacity, were signed on April 30 during the Renew Mindoro Investments Summit at

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Super Lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday, May 3, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 32-53-51-15-36-17. The jackpot was ₱75 million, but no ticket matched all six numbers. READ: Lotto Results Today – May 3,