Party says state authorities have failed to identify the contamination source.
Sep 28, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo questioned on Monday why private Type 5 collectors, particularly Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, were allowed to have so many firearms. He raised the issue during the vice president’s impeachment trial after Maj. Joericson Sangalang of the Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office
MANILA, Philippines — The claims of a dismissed cop Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. against Vice President Duterte and her other family members may reach the Office of the Ombudsman, its chief Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Monday. Last week, Gracioso surfaced and claimed that he allegedly delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former
MANILA, Philippines — The point of the House prosecution panel was not the value of the firearms of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, but whether they were properly disclosed in her sworn statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, said on
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 30 of the Sara Duterte impeachment trial, Presiding Officer and Senator-judge Francis Escudero drew attention Monday when he asked colleagues to nudge Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., who had fallen asleep while a witness was being examined, offering the lawmaker a chance to rest “but at least not behind the
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism needs to strengthen its efforts to attract foreign visitors, prioritizing concerns such as airport accessibility. Sen. JV Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, put that as a challenge on Monday during a Senate hearing on the proposed 2027 DOT budget. “We are facing a lot of
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday, Sept. 28, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 48-15-44-37-34-33 for a jackpot of ₱230.98 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Mega Lotto 6/45 winning combination was 21-14-19-38-40-02
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has admitted that he fell asleep during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but he reasoned out that it was due to her lawyers’ boring questions in their cross examination. In an interview on Monday while the Senate Impeachment Court was on a break, Abante
Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), a Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit, has earned a ‘B’ ESG Rating from Synesgy for 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey and underscoring its commitment to responsible business practices and long-term value creation. Synesgy is a globally recognized digital ESG assessment platform that evaluates organizations
MANILA, Philippines — In-person classes were suspended by some educational institutions and local governments due to the scheduled transport strike on Tuesday and Wednesday. The following schools and local governments announced the suspension of in-person classes: READ: Transport strikes a go as fare hikes take effect This is a developing story. /mcm/cb
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Two buildings at Mindanao State University-General Santos City that were badly damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in June have been repaired and are now being used, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday. Dizon inspected the university’s Graduate School and Infirmary Building, which he said were among the
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday downplayed rumors of a Marcos administration-backed slate for the 2028 elections led by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Secretary Manny Pacquiao. Palace press officer Claire Castro said she had received no information about Robredo and Pacquiao being courted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to run for president and vice
MANILA, Philippines — The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) on Monday sought a transition period before travel taxes are abolished, saying the levy funds the majority of tourism-related infrastructure. Tieza Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid made the request during the Department of Tourism’s budget hearing before the Senate finance subcommittee. “Regarding the issue