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NBI probes 121 Duterte properties over alleged SALN discrepancies
by Ian Laqui - October 12, 2026 - 6:26pm
The National Bureau of Investigation is probing 121 properties linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, over discrepancies in their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Wo...
Ombudsman: 39 flood control cases filed, more under probe
by Ian Laqui - October 12, 2026 - 3:36pm
During his first annual report delivered at the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday, October 12. Remulla said that 35 flood control cases have been filed in the Sandiganbayan, while 4 are being prosecuted in the Regional...
Remulla to Supreme Court: Time to review anti-plunder law amid flood control scandal
by Ian Laqui - October 12, 2026 - 12:19pm
In his first year at the Office of the Ombudsman, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has urged the Supreme Court to revisit the anti-plunder law.
3 Filipinos in ICU after Riyadh airport attack
by Ian Laqui - October 11, 2026 - 5:27pm
Three Filipinos were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, October 11, according to the latest information from Philippine authorities.
Liberal Party, Pangilinan urge fair assessment of Robredo’s meeting with Israeli envoy
by Ian Laqui - October 11, 2026 - 3:40pm
Liberal Party of the Philippines Sen. Francis Pangilinan has defended Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo following public criticism of her recent meeting with Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines...
October 11: Road closures due to La Naval Procession
by Ian Laqui - October 11, 2026 - 12:30pm
The procession will be followed by a Holy Mass at Sto. Domingo Church. To facilitate the religious event and ensure public safety, temporary road closures will be implemented in the following areas:
ITCZ to bring rains to Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao — PAGASA
by Ian Laqui - October 11, 2026 - 10:25am
PAGASA said that Mindanao, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas and Negros Island Region may expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.
Ombudsman vows to protect IP rights after suspending Puerto Princesa exec
by Ian Laqui - October 9, 2026 - 8:00am
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...
Leandro Leviste not yet a ‘fugitive from justice’ — DOJ
by Ian Laqui - October 8, 2026 - 3:59pm
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.
Supreme Court eases process for recognizing foreign divorces in Philippines
by Ian Laqui - October 8, 2026 - 2:17pm
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...
COA upholds disallowance of P73 million in OVP confidential funds
by Ian Laqui - October 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
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. 
Padilla, Go, others ask Supreme Court to restore 16-vote threshold
by Ian Laqui - October 7, 2026 - 5:56pm
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.
Security Council to probe China funds linked to Sara Duterte
by Ian Laqui - October 7, 2026 - 11:07am
National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. said that the allegations, which emerged during the ongoing impeachment proceedings, may have national security implications.
Arrest warrant out for Leandro Leviste over alleged Public Service Act violation
by Ian Laqui - October 7, 2026 - 9:18am
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. 
Chinese state firm among entities that sent P319 million to Duterte-linked company — Hontiveros
by Ian Laqui - October 7, 2026 - 7:50am
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...
Over 100 areas under state of calamity due to El Niño
by Ian Laqui - October 6, 2026 - 4:35pm
A total of 106 cities and municipalities across the country have been officially declared under a state of calamity as the effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon continue to intensify, the National Disaster...
Remulla flags Customs' alleged 'lack of data sharing' in smuggling cases
by Ian Laqui - October 6, 2026 - 11:19am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has raised concerns about the Bureau of Customs' supposed lack of cooperation and data sharing, warning that missing or delayed documentation is hindering efforts to prosecute...
Youth groups ask SC to block law postponing barangay, SK polls to 2028
by Ian Laqui - October 6, 2026 - 11:03am
This is the second petition that was filed assailing the said law, which postponed the BSKE elections that were supposed to be scheduled on November 2. 
Vlogger Francis Leo Marcos arrested for cyberlibel
by Ian Laqui - October 6, 2026 - 8:53am
Vlogger Norman Magusin, popularly known as “Francis Leo Marcos,” was arrested for cyberlibel.
Senator-judges call out defense over ‘threats’ on AMLA records disclosure
by Ian Laqui - October 6, 2026 - 7:52am
Senator-judges of the impeachment court called out the defense panel for what they called veiled threats of criminal liability directed at the witness, the media and potentially the court itself over the disclosure...
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