House panel OKs bills declaring new holidays

Inquirer.net - Oct 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Revision of Laws on Monday approved several measures seeking to declare new holidays to commemorate historical, religious and national events. Among the measures is a group of bills seeking to declare Jan. 22 a special working holiday to be known as National Farmers’ Day. The House bills were

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LOOK: Estrada turns over stripped Senate office to Sotto

Oct 5, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Photos from sources show the office vacated by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada as former Senate president pro tempore was stripped bare. This is where Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III will have to rebuild his new office as the current Senate president pro tempore. Sotto, in a message to the Inquirer on Monday, confirmed

Priest, green warriors hike Quezon-Manila vs eco-destruction

Oct 5, 2026

Priest, green warriors hike Quezon-Manila vs eco-destruction

LUCENA CITY — Catholic priest Fr. Warren Puno and 34 fellow environmentalists launched a week-long protest march from Atimonan, Quezon, to Manila on Monday to denounce environmental destruction and injustices faced by marginalized communities. Dubbed “Lakbay Panaghoy II – Kalikasan, Kapayapaan, Katarungan” (Journey of Lament II – Environment, Peace, Justice), the 154-kilometer protest hike started

AMLC witness: I was so nervous, I skipped lunch

Oct 5, 2026

AMLC witness: I was so nervous, I skipped lunch

MANILA, Philippines — He was too nervous to eat. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura admitted this on Monday as he took the witness stand on Monday, Day 33 of the impeachment trial, to  testify on alleged unexplained wealth of Duterte. Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection Before resuming the proceedings

PNP: 50 of 71 remains recovered from MV June Aster identified

Oct 5, 2026

PNP: 50 of 71 remains recovered from MV June Aster identified

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensic Group said 50 of the 71 remains recovered from the burned MV June Aster in Coron, Palawan, have been identified and cross-matched through DNA testing. PNP Forensic Group Director Brig. Gen. Pierre Paul Carpio disclosed the figures in a press briefing on Monday. “So we have the remaining

Philippine serpent eagle rescued in Zambales

Oct 5, 2026

Philippine serpent eagle rescued in Zambales

IBA, Zambales— A Philippine serpent eagle was rescued at Barangay Matain in Subic town, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon on Monday. The rescued raptor, scientifically known as Spilornis holospilus, was turned over by the Matain village government to the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in

Quezon agriculturists step up coordination for El Niño response

Oct 5, 2026

Quezon agriculturists step up coordination for El Niño response

LUCENA CITY — Agriculture officials in Quezon province have strengthened coordination to prepare for El Niño and ensure continued support for farmers and fisherfolk. The Quezon chapter of the League of Municipal Agriculture Officers, Municipal and City Agriculturists of the Philippines, Inc. (LEMMCAP) met in Lucena on Oct. 1 and 2 to tackle potential projects

Marcos vows swift release of teachers’ 2024 performance bonus

Oct 5, 2026

Marcos vows swift release of teachers’ 2024 performance bonus

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on National Teachers’ Day on Monday, said the government is working to expedite the release of teachers’ 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB). He made the assurance in his speech during the National Teachers’ Day celebration in Quezon City, where he also highlighted the government’s efforts to recognize and support the

Squishy craze reaches Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Oct 5, 2026

Squishy craze reaches Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — The squishy toy craze has made its way into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero seen fiddling with one since Sept. 8. On Monday, Oct. 5, after pounding the gavel, Escudero proceeded to play with his yellow squishy. These squishies have been gaining traction on

Northern Mindanao public urged to back anti-dynasty bill via PI

Oct 5, 2026

Northern Mindanao public urged to back anti-dynasty bill via PI

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Local supporters of the anti-political dynasty law through a People’s Initiative (PI) have called on people in Northern Mindanao to sign the online campaign. Representatives from the Church, academe, civil society, youth and student organizations, and professionals launched the Dapat Isa Lang (D1L) Movement at Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)

PNP: Focus crimes drop 36% in September 2026

Oct 5, 2026

PNP: Focus crimes drop 36% in September 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The number of focus crimes recorded by the Philippine National Police fell by 36.05% in September from the same month last year, police said Monday. The PNP recorded 2,063 cases in September, down from 3,226 in September 2025. “We welcome this improvement, but we are not letting our guard down,” PNP chief

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

Oct 5, 2026

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday denied the motion of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to exclude as a witness an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official expected to testify about Duterte’s alleged suspicious transactions flagged by the agency. Presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the ruling after defense counsel Atty. Mark

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