Lacson: Some Senator-Judges ‘Already Formed a Decision’ on Sara Duterte MANILA — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson admitted that some of his fellow senator-judges seem to have already made up their minds on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, just as her defense team takes its turn to present evidence when the trial resumes … Read more
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 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
DepEd Laptop Guidelines Out: Teachers Who Never Got a Unit Go First MANILA (November 8, 2026) – The Department of Education has released the rules on who gets the first of its 231,725 newly procured laptops for teachers, ahead of the nationwide rollout on Monday, November 9. Teachers who have never been issued a government … Read more
Supreme Court Sets Uniform Formula for Child Support, Values Caregiving Time MANILA — The Supreme Court has approved nationwide guidelines that set a uniform way for judges to compute child support, including a monetary value for the time a parent or caregiver spends looking after a child. In a statement this week, the high court … Read more
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
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 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
House Prosecutors Ready to Grill Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio if They Take Stand MANILA — House prosecutors say they are ready to question Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, if the defense puts them on the stand when the impeachment trial resumes Nov. 9 — especially on bank records and … Read more
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