Legarda calls for stronger protection for environmental defenders

Inquirer.net - Oct 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Stronger measures are needed to protect environmental defenders from attacks and address the land and resource conflicts that place communities at risk, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement on Tuesday, noting that Global Witness had documented 12 killings in the Philippines in 2025, the highest number recorded outside Latin America that

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Duterte’s issues beyond SALN, now a national security concern

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MANILA, Philippines — Issues against Vice President Sara Duterte have gone beyond mere non-declaration in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and have escalated to a national security concern, House prosecution spokesperson Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said. In a press briefing on Tuesday after Duterte’s impeachment trial, Alonto Adiong described the

Highlights: Day 34 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 6, 2026

Oct 6, 2026

Highlights: Day 34 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – On the 34th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the prosecution presented Land Bank of the Philippines R. Magsaysay Branch Manager Raquel dela Cerna, who testified about the year-end balances of Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, in an account ending in 2730, covering 2022 to 2025.  A second LBP witness,

Groups hit proposed MAIFIP increase, seek bigger PhilHealth budget

Oct 6, 2026

Groups hit proposed MAIFIP increase, seek bigger PhilHealth budget

MANILA, Philippines — A House budget panel’s move to increase funding for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program drew criticism on Tuesday, with several groups saying the additional funds should instead be used to strengthen the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Healthcare professionals, budget watchdogs, labor groups and basic sector

Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF to complete peace process

Oct 6, 2026

Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF to complete peace process

MANILA, Philippines — Several organizations from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged President Marcos and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to complete the peace process before the 50th Tripoli Agreement anniversary. In an issued manifesto, the 10-signatory organization called on Marcos to complete decommissioning and sign the

US seeks US$100 million bail each for Chinese-born couple in surrogacy child abuse case

Oct 6, 2026

US seeks US$100 million bail each for Chinese-born couple in surrogacy child abuse case

Los Angeles County prosecutors are seeking bail of US$100 million each for a Chinese-born couple charged on Tuesday with conspiring to abuse young children who were born through surrogacy and raised in their California mansion. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, allegedly directed nannies to physically punish the children, watched the beatings through an extensive surveillance system and coached children before police arrived to deny the abuse, according to a felony complaint. At least 14...

Bohol crop losses climb to P173M as drought worsens

Oct 6, 2026

Bohol crop losses climb to P173M as drought worsens

TAGBILARAN CITY — Crop losses in Bohol have reached an estimated P173.69 million due to the prolonged dry spell linked to El Niño, affecting 6,676 farmers in 24 of the province’s 48 municipalities and city, according to a partial assessment by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA). The provincial government is now preparing for

No jackpot winners in Oct. 6 PCSO lotto draws

Oct 6, 2026

No jackpot winners in Oct. 6 PCSO lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines — No player won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was 26-18-44-43-49-57 for a jackpot of ₱368.81 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Super Lotto 6/49 draw

Ombudsman dares BOC to share data; agency to back ‘lawful’ requests

Oct 6, 2026

Ombudsman dares BOC to share data; agency to back ‘lawful’ requests

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla challenged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to commit to data sharing with the anti-graft body, noting that a lack of cooperation in this regard may be done to stall complaints. In response, the BOC on Monday said they are committed to work with the agency regarding “lawful” requests

BSP Piso Caravan brings currency exchange services to Ilocos Sur

Oct 6, 2026

BSP Piso Caravan brings currency exchange services to Ilocos Sur

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is bringing its Piso Caravan to Ilocos Sur, where residents can exchange unfit or mutilated Philippine currency for new banknotes or e-money. The Piso Caravan will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barangay San Juan in Candon

House OKs 30-year national infra master plan on 2nd reading

Oct 6, 2026

House OKs 30-year national infra master plan on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that would institutionalize a 30-year national infrastructure master plan to ensure projects are implemented consistently, regardless of political changes. Lawmakers approved House Bill No. 11597, or the Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act, by voice vote.  Designed as

Pangilinan notes Cale88 ownership change after P1.25B in transactions

Oct 6, 2026

Pangilinan notes Cale88 ownership change after P1.25B in transactions

MANILA, Philippines —Senator-Judge Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan questioned on Tuesday the change in Cale88 Foods Corp.’s ownership after Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records allegedly showed over ₱1.25 billion in transactions from 2022 to 2025. Pangilinan recalled Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) testimony that lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, held 47.5 percent

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