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The International Criminal Court has ruled that former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity of murder, saying that he can understand the proceedings and effectively exercise his fair trial rights despite concerns over

Vice President Sara Duterte appeared before a Quezon City court on Friday, October 9, for her arraignment on three counts of grave threats.

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In a statement on October 7, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla cited the agency's decision finding Carlo Benitez Gomez, Department Head II of the Puerto Princesa City Environment and Natural Resources Office, administratively liable for Conduct Unbecoming of

The crew members allegedly failed to present valid identification documents and work permits, and were accused of violating immigration laws and Malaysia’s Fisheries Act of 1985.

Senators passed a resolution yesterday ratifying the country’s Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with France, which was signed in Paris last March.

To help raise mental health awareness among Filipinos, the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) will conduct school caravans starting next week, followed by psychosocial wellness activities in workplaces.

Before a forum attended by global business leaders, President Marcos found himself quizzed on the corruption issues plaguing the Philippines, a problem that he said requires a change not just of systems but of a culture already in place even during the co…

El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said on Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950.

Vice President Sara Duterte did not appear at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) headquarters yesterday to personally answer the allegations hurled against her by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

As the debate over the Pax Silica initiative rages on, President Marcos said the Philippines is “terribly excited” about the US-led artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security effort.

While admitting that talks on a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be “frustrating,” President Marcos remains upbeat that a set of binding rules would be completed to ease tensions and ensure free navigation in the vital sea lane.

Classrooms existing for 50 years will be assessed by the Department of Education.

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The Department of Justice clarified that Congressman Leandro Leviste is not yet considered a "fugitive from justice," despite an active warrant of arrest issued against him by a Makati court.

Authorities are trying to determine whether the alleged violations, particularly in matters of occupational safety and health standards, have contributed to the tragedy.

In the high court’s En Banc session on October 7, the Court said the new rules eliminate the requirement that petitioners independently prove the foreign divorce law in court, requiring them only to establish that the divorce decree was issued.

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According to Montes, the proposed P74.4 billion PhilHealth budget for 2027 falls short from the P75.2 projected collections from sin taxes for tobacco and sweetened beverages alone.

The expert said the pneumonic plague is a treatable disease, further supporting his view that an international spread is highly unlikely.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Singapore late Wednesday, October 7, for a five-day working visit to promote investment opportunities in the Philippines and discuss regional issues with Singaporean officials.

A record-breaking fifteen executives from banks and insurers took the witness stand in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, October 7, to authenticate documents that attest to her and her husband's alleged wealth.

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The plague concerns came following the death of a laboratory technician in Russia who was working at a plague research institute.

As President Marcos faces criticism over his possible attendance to the Formula 1 Grand Prix here, Malacañang defended his invitation to the luxurious sporting event, saying good deals are forged not just in formal meetings, but also in gatherings of busi…

The country is expected to import more than five million metric tons of rice this year to strengthen supply as domestic production is projected to decline due to the effects of El Niño, according to the Department of Agriculture.

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the government’s proposed P7.2-trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2027.

The Department of Health is closely monitoring developments in Russia involving the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research institute, as well as recommendations from the World Health Organization.

The Commission on Audit has affirmed with finality the disallowance against the Office of the Vice President (OVP)’s P73.29 million in confidential funds that were spent in just 11 days in December 2022.

Malacañang has called for a deeper probe into the claims of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he delivered more than P2 billion in cash to Vice President Sara Duterte and members of her family on the instructions of former House speaker Lord A…

Eighty percent of Filipino children have experienced some form of violence at home, school, workplace, community or in dating relationships, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) revealed as it called for stronger child protection…

President Marcos is zeroing in on efforts to ensure enough food, fuel and electricity supply after inflation soared to 7.2 percent last month due to the Middle East conflict and recent disasters, Malacañang said.

The Philippine Coast Guard activated an auxiliary district yesterday in the Kalayaan Island Group to enable faster response, better sustainment of operations and closer coordination with the municipality of Kalayaan.

The Department of Education (DepEd) will expand its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program to include Mathematics in an effort to sustain gains in the Program for International Student Assessment 2025.

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In a resolution dated October 5, the Commission Proper upheld the Notice of Disallowance, worth P73,287,000.00, which flagged the OVP's confidential spending from December 21 to 31, 2022.

PDP-Laban party-aligned lawmakers and individuals have asked the Supreme Court to restore the mandatory 16-vote supermajority required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.

The group explained that the public’s right to be informed and the press’ freedom to report takes precedence over the interest of public officials whose transactions are under scrutiny.

The number of jobless Filipinos in August this year declined to 2.77 million, indicating a 5.3% drop in the unemployment rate from July’s 6%.

National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. said that the allegations, which emerged during the ongoing impeachment proceedings, may have national security implications.

According to a copy of the warrant of arrest sent to reporters by the National Bureau of Investigation, the Makati RTC Branch 235 issued the warrant on October 5.

“Wala nang masisira kay VP Sara; nasa katawan na niya ‘yan."

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A Chinese state-owned enterprise with direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party and Beijing’s foreign influence apparatus was among the entities that remitted millions of pesos to Calle88 Foods Corp., a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council had previously flagged these transactions as covered and suspicious transaction reports due to a lack of legitimate underlying transactions.

The Senate impeachment court has begun looking into the bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte, uncovering 30 active accounts containing P190 million or way above the P13.32 million declared in her statement of assets, liabilities and net worth.

Text messages posing as alerts about the no-contact apprehension policy have been flagged by the Metro Manila Development Authority.

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President Marcos will undertake a five-day working visit to Singapore that will include watching the Formula One Grand Prix.