Louie Alas Says Sorry After Viral Flare-Up Over Jacob Bayla’s Buzzer Dunk in UP-Ateneo Game

Ateneo coach Louie Alas being pacified by his staff as UP players walk away after the UAAP Season 89 game

Louie Alas Says Sorry After Viral Flare-Up Over Jacob Bayla’s Buzzer Dunk in UP-Ateneo Game MANILA (November 8, 2026) — Ateneo head coach Louie Alas apologized after a video of him angrily confronting UP forward Jacob Bayla spread across social media, following a dunk at the final buzzer of the Fighting Maroons’ 82-74 win on … Read more

Lacson: 2027 Budget Bicam Will Have Transcripts to Track Who Pushed Realignments

Senator Ping Lacson speaking during a Senate committee hearing

Lacson: 2027 Budget Bicam Will Have Transcripts to Track Who Pushed Realignments MANILA — The bicameral conference committee on the national budget will now keep a transcript of its proceedings, so the public can see which lawmakers initiated amendments and realignments in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 budget, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday, November … Read more

More Dumped Pet Remains Found at New Bulacan Site

The National Bureau of Investigation building on G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City

Animal welfare group recovers 12 more remains Saturday after finding about 16 near an access road Friday SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN (November 8, 2026) – Another dumping site filled with pet remains in plastic bags was found Saturday in a densely vegetated stretch of Barangay Gaya-Gaya, as searchers continue to uncover dogs and cats … Read more

DepEd to Hire More School Security Guards With P500M in 2027 Budget

Official portrait of Education Secretary Sonny Angara in a barong

Angara says high-risk, crowded urban schools will be first in line as safety drills continue nationwide MANILA (November 8, 2026) – The Department of Education will hire additional school security guards using P500 million included in the proposed 2027 General Appropriations Bill, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said after a Friday forum on preventing school-based violence. … Read more

Sara Duterte Camp: Prosecution ‘Had Its Chance but Failed’ as Defense Opens Nov. 9

Official portrait of Vice President Sara Duterte in a green terno beside the Philippine flag

Sara Duterte Camp Says Prosecution ‘Had Its Chance but Failed’ as Defense Opens Nov. 9 MANILA (November 8, 2026) — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said House prosecutors “had its chance” and “failed” in her Senate impeachment trial, as her defense team prepares to present evidence when hearings resume Monday, November 9. Duterte … Read more

Marcos, MILF Commit to Sign CAB Exit Deal Before End of Term

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaking at a podium during an official event

Marcos, MILF Commit to Sign CAB Exit Deal Before End of Term MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaders have vowed to finish remaining obligations under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and sign the exit agreement before the President’s term ends, Malacañang said Friday. Presidential Communications Office … Read more

NBI Files Estafa, Waste Raps vs 4 in Bacoor Pet Crematorium Dumping Case

NBI Director Melvin Matibag shaking hands at an NBI ceremony

Agency also seeks immigration lookout orders as probe expands to LGU permits MANILA (November 7, 2026) – The National Bureau of Investigation has filed criminal complaints against four people linked to a Bacoor pet crematorium accused of dumping dog and cat remains in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan instead of cremating them, NBI Director Melvin … Read more