Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the proposed Kalinga Act would establish a permanent government response framework for oil price shocks, ensuring timely assistance for consumers, businesses, and vulnerable sectors during periods of fuel price volatility. Dy said House Bill No. 9305, or the Comprehensive Assistance for Livelihood, Inflation, Business, and Goods (Kalinga) Act, aims
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Bantay Senado launched to monitor Sara Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of students, academics, lawyers, civil society groups, and concerned citizens on Monday launched Bantay Senado, a network that aims to monitor the forthcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The group was formally launched at De La Salle University Manila ahead of the impeachment trial, which has drawn
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Estrada, Bonoan, 3 others accounted for in plunder case
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan and three other individuals accused of plunder are now all accounted for on Monday, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Remulla said he personally went to the Senate in
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Cayetano challenges minority member: Let the Senate go quiet
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday evening challenged the minority senator to “let the Senate go quiet.” This comes after majority Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was arrested at the Senate premises on Monday afternoon amid a plunder case filed against him at the Sandiganbayan. READ: Senate majority no show? Minority bloc
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Xiaomi 17 Max Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Xiaomi 17 Max The Xiaomi 17 Max was officially announced on May 21, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh battery + 100W wired + 50W wireless + 22.5W reverse wireless + 22.5W reverse wired charging. It is available ... Read more
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INQToday: Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to CIDG
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to CIDG Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Camp Crame on Monday, June 1, following the arrest order issued by the Sandiganbayan in connection with the plunder and graft cases filed against him. Sara Duterte responds to articles
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San Fernando crash: Young rider killed, girlfriend hurt on trip home
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A young couple’s trip home ended in tragedy after their motorcycle crashed along the national highway in San Fernando town, Cebu, early Saturday morning, May 30, killing the 21-year-old rider and injuring his girlfriend. Police identified the fatality as Franz Ruel Cabanada, 21, a resident of Buhisan, Barangay Labangon, Cebu City.
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Veteran Celis Viloria clinches Sugbu “Bowler of the Month” for May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seasoned bowler Celis Viloria pulled off a repeat performance as he captured the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) “Bowler of the Month” title last Sunday at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling and Leisure Center. It was a fitting follow-up to his triumph in the same tournament a year ago, making his
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Brigada Eskwela 2026: Lapu teachers, parents prepare for school year
As the new school year approaches, educators and stakeholders in Lapu-Lapu City have come together for Brigada Eskwela 2026.
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Kalunasan buy-bust: Drug charges filed against 2 after ₱5.95M shabu haul
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Drug-related complaints were filed against a 20-year-old man and his 58-year-old alleged cohort following the seizure of ₱5.95 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City. Police confiscated approximately 875 grams of suspected shabu in the operation, conducted late in the evening of Wednesday, May
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