JBC Opens Search for Supreme Court Justice to Fill Seat Left by Chief Justice Zalameda MANILA — The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has opened applications for the Supreme Court associate justice seat left vacant when Rodil Zalameda became the country’s 28th Chief Justice. Lawyers and judges who want the post, or who are recommended … Read more
DOLE: Private Employers Must Release 13th Month Pay On or Before Dec. 24 MANILA (November 11, 2026) – Private sector workers can expect their 13th month pay before Christmas, after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ordered employers to release the benefit on or before December 24, 2026. The deadline is set in Labor … Read more
US Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy Now Filed Before Makati Court MANILA — The United States’ request to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy has now reached a Philippine court, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday, November 10. The DOJ said the petition was filed on Monday, November 9, before … Read more
Sandiganbayan Suspends Martin Romualdez for 90 Days Over P7.4-Billion Plunder Case MANILA — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered the 90-day suspension of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who remains in detention while he stands trial for plunder over alleged kickbacks from government flood control and infrastructure projects. The anti-graft court’s clerk of court, Atty. … Read more
Lacson Tells Samal Assessor to Fix ‘Messy’ Records as Sara Duterte Trial Hits Day 41 MANILA — A Samal Island property declared by Vice President Sara Duterte drew confusion at the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, prompting Senator-Judge Ping Lacson to ask the defense’s second witness to clean up his city’s records. … Read more
Heat Index Forces Class Suspensions in Negros, Capiz; Schools Shift to Distance Learning HIMAMAYLAN CITY — Face-to-face classes were suspended in parts of Western Visayas on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as the weather bureau warned of heat index levels of up to 41°C, with students shifting to online and modular learning instead. In Himamaylan City, … Read more
Lula to Make First-Ever State Visit by a Brazilian President, Join ASEAN Summit as Marcos’ Guest MANILA — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be in the Philippines on November 14 and 15 for a state visit, the first ever by a sitting Brazilian head of state, Malacañang announced on Tuesday, November 10, … Read more
Marcos Swears In Zalameda as 28th Chief Justice, Pushes Faster Resolution of Cases MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, November 9, administered the ceremonial oath of Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda at Malacañang, formally opening the term of the country’s 28th top magistrate with a call for faster and fairer justice. “If the resolution … Read more
Leni Robredo Shuts Door on 2028 Run: ‘Kulang Talaga sa Political Savviness’ MANILA — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has once again closed the door on a return to national politics, saying on Monday, November 9, that she will not run for president — or even for senator — in the 2028 elections. Speaking to … Read more
Manila City Workers to Get Salary, Year-End Bonus and P5,000 Cash Gift All on Nov. 13 MANILA (November 10, 2026) – Employees of the Manila city government will receive their regular salary, year-end bonus and P5,000 cash gift all at once on Friday, November 13, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced. Domagoso shared the news … Read more