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August 21, 2026Mayor in BARMM, others face 3 murder, frustrated murder rapsBy John UnsonA court in Basilan has ordered the arrest of a mayor, her husband and several others tagged in a deadly election-related gun attack a few hours before the May 12, 2025 local electoral exercise in Hadji Muhtamad town in the province.
15 hours agoVoters warned vs fake news on BARMM poll ballotsBy Christine Boton15 hours agoFerdinand Sr. told President Marcos: Do what is rightBy Helen Flores15 hours agoLRTA clears right-of-way for Las Piñas stationBy Elijah Felice Rosales1 day agoMissing in Coron ferry fire down to 84; 2 passengers missed tripBy Renalyn Ramirez... LatestTrending Trending Latest Trending abtest abtest All PMA cadets now required to take final exam By Michael Punongbayan | 1 day ago Raising its academic standards, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has scrapped its practice of exempting top cadets from... Nation PNP to activists: You are not above the law 14 hours ago After 43 police officers and activists were injured during a protest outside a hotel in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig on Thursday, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded members... Nation 4 Zaldy Co ex-bodyguards nabbed in San Juan By Mark Ernest Villeza | 14 hours ago Four ex-bodyguards of former congressman Zaldy Co were arrested in San Juan on Thursday in connection with a cyberlibel case,... Nation 15,000 cops to secure September 21 rallies – NCRPO By Mark Ernest Villeza | 1 day ago More than 15,000 police officers will be deployed across Metro Manila for rallies expected on Sept. 21 as authorities step... Nation DPWH to widen drainage inlets in NCR major roads By Emmanuel Tupas | 14 hours ago In a bid to reduce floods during stormy weather in the National Capital Region, the Department of Public Works and Highways... Nation Latest abtest abtest Vote machines undergo final testing ahead of BARMM polls 4 hours ago The Commission on Elections is on its final test Saturday of the vote-counting machines to be used in the Bangsamoro Autonomous... Nation 106 families displaced in Cagayan De Oro fire By Gerry Lee Gorit | 14 hours ago Up to 106 families lost their homes in a fire that struck a residential area in this city at dawn yesterday. Nation Sarangani area designated special economic zone By Helen Flores | 14 hours ago President Marcos has designated an area in Maasim, Sarangani as a special economic zone. Nation 762,136 Calabarzon kids immunized vs measles, rubella By Rhodina Villanueva | 14 hours ago Up to 762,136 children in Calabarzon have been immunized against measles and rubella (MR) following the recently concluded... Nation Philippines air quality improves amid Indonesia forest fires By Josiah Antonio | 14 hours ago The quality of air in most areas of the country improved yesterday even as the forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia continued to rage, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Nation Recommended ‘Only 10 votes needed to reverse 16-vote rule’ 14 hours ago It will take only 10 votes from senator-judges to overturn the initial ruling that requires 16 votes to convict Vice President... NationLAW VP Sara calls on President Marcos to resign 14 hours ago Vice President Sara Duterte called on President Marcos to resign, branding him the “problem of the nation” as... NationLAW Senate approves Philippines-France visiting forces pact 14 hours ago The Senate committee on foreign relations has approved the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines... NationSENATE EDITORIAL — Voting on the threshold 14 hours ago A simple majority in the Senate can overturn the ruling of Francis Escudero, as presiding officer of the impeachment court,... NationIMPEACHMENT Crescendo September 12, 2026 - 12:00am Sara Duterte was dragged to court on funny charges of grave threats. NationLAW next Recommended ‘Only 10 votes needed to reverse 16-vote rule’ It will take only 10 votes from senator-judges to overturn the initial ruling that requires 16 votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate impeachment court clarified yesterday. 14 hours ago LAW VP Sara calls on President Marcos to resign Vice President Sara Duterte called on President Marcos to resign, branding him the “problem of the nation” as she accused his administration of corruption, abuse and political harassment amid the cases filed against her and members of her family. 14 hours ago LAW Senate approves Philippines-France visiting forces pact The Senate committee on foreign relations has approved the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and France, paving the way for the treaty’s plenary ratification next week. 14 hours ago SENATE EDITORIAL — Voting on the threshold A simple majority in the Senate can overturn the ruling of Francis Escudero, as presiding officer of the impeachment court, that 16 votes are needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, according to the court’s spokesperson. 14 hours ago IMPEACHMENT Crescendo Sara Duterte was dragged to court on funny charges of grave threats. 14 hours ago LAW Daily Bread Retrieval Practice Remember the Sabbath day. — Exodus 20:8
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