MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has requested the Senate to pay for the food, beverages, and catering services of her defense team, support staff, and witnesses but insisted that all meals be prepared exclusively by the Office of the Vice President’s accredited caterer throughout her impeachment trial. Duterte requested the special arrangement in

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its ninth day on July 22 as senators continue hearing arguments, examining evidence, and tackling key issues surrounding the case. READ: LIVE: VP Sara Duterte impeachment Day 8 Watch the livestream below for real-time coverage of the proceedings, including updates from the Senate impeachment court, statements

CEBU CITY — A proposed ordinance seeking to provide additional benefits to qualified solo parents in Cebu City, including a P1,000 monthly financial assistance, is now being reviewed as city officials push for clearer qualifications and safeguards against possible abuse of the program. Authored by Councilor Harry Erran, the proposal was discussed during a public

MANILA, Philippines – A day after oil companies implemented another hefty increase in pump prices, motorists and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are bracing for its impact as transport groups renewed calls for an immediate fare hike, saying the latest round of fuel price increases has become unsustainable. The latest adjustment, driven by renewed tensions

MANILA, Philippines—Nearly 200 Philippine National Bank (PNB) senior citizen retirees asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to compel the former state-owned institution to release their withheld cost-of-living and special amelioration allowances spanning seven years from 1989 to 1996. The former PNB personnel, who gathered in a rally in front of the high tribunal, were previously

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The director of Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13), Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado IV, has joined members of the regional command group, heads of offices, and camp-based personnel in a regular drug-testing activity at Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez in Libertad, Butuan City. The testing was conducted on Tuesday as

MANILA, Philippines — Several House of Representatives lawmakers have laid down their wish list of topics for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona). Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo said a key measure that Marcos should discuss — and include in his priority bills — is the proposed New Philippine

Vice Ganda debunked speculated rift with Kim Chiu Many netizens assumed that Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and actress Kim Chiu were feuding after they “exchanged words” yesterday, July 21, on X, formerly Twitter. Kim’s supporters questioned Vice for allegedly failing to thank her It’s Showtime co-host during the FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards held last Monday ... Read more

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Rudy Baldwin Warns Luzon Residents to Prepare for Possible “The Big One” Earthquake  Filipino psychic Rudy Baldwin shared her vision and urged residents of Luzon to prepare for a possible “The Big One” earthquake.  The term “The Big One” is commonly used to describe a potentially devastating earthquake that could affect parts of the country.  The magnitude 7.8 ... Read more

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A Cambodian factory worker has accused two police officers in Samut Prakan of trying to extort 8,000 baht after he failed a breathalyser test on July 20, claiming they threatened to prosecute and deport him if he refused to pay. The worker, identified only as 44 year old Rat, is employed at a factory in …

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