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President Marcos revealed a past dream of becoming a scientist and working in a laboratory, an aspiration he held before entering politics. He shared this in a candid conversation on Gary Valenciano's podcast.
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado has ordered the police to swiftly identify and arrest suspects in the robbery of two Chinese tourists at a popular tourist spot in Loay town, citing concerns over the impact on the tourism industry.
A state of calamity has been declared in 106 areas across the Philippines as intensifying dry conditions driven by the El Niño phenomenon continue to worsen. Agricultural damage has exceeded P5.56 billion, affecting over 388,000 people. The weather bureau warns El Niño could persist until June next year.
Witness testimony continues in the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) executive director facing further cross-examination regarding alleged unexplained wealth. Over P4.4 billion in suspicious transactions have been revealed.
The Diocese of Kalibo has reiterated its consistent opposition to gambling and expressed deep concern over the recent opening and operation of a casino in Boracay. The diocese urges authorities to consider the impact on human dignity, families, and community welfare beyond economic benefits.
ABS-CBN is raising P6 billion through new share issuances, making an external investor its largest single shareholder. However, the Lopez family will retain control through a structure involving low-par voting preferred shares, highlighting a unique corporate governance mechanism in the Philippines.
On the 33rd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution presented the Executive Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) as a witness. The testimony focused on Article II of the impeachment charges, concerning allegations of unexplained wealth. The impeachment court denied a defense motion to exclude the witness.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) executive director returns to the witness stand for further cross-examination in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with over P4.4 billion in transactions under scrutiny.
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) broke ground for a new 10-story Parliament building in Cotabato City, weeks before the region's first elected legislature takes office. The new structure will be built within the Bangsamoro Government Center.
The Philippine government has resumed distributing educational financial aid to decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters and their dependents, a move aimed at fostering peacebuilding and social integration as part of the peace agreement.
Manila Water is intensifying its sanitation efforts, cleaning over 94,000 septic tanks in its East Zone concession area in preparation for a stronger El Niño expected in early 2027, aiming to protect water quality and public health.
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has suspended four student activists following a confrontation with military personnel at a Philippine Air Force (PAF) exhibit held on campus on April 21, according to the student publication The Varsitarian.
Philippine Congress is urged to assess the readiness of the MMDA and local government units for the potential reimplementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). This move follows the lifting of a temporary restraining order, aiming to address traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
A heated exchange erupted in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, Philippines, between the vice mayor and village officials over the use of P66 million in tobacco excise tax shares. Questions were raised regarding the allocation of funds for public projects, highlighting demands for transparency.
The municipal government of Dingras in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, is awarding a P1,000 financial incentive to public school teaching and non-teaching personnel to celebrate World Teachers' Day. This initiative is driven by the Mayor and formalized by a municipal ordinance.
The Philippines' Department of Education will launch a school-based vaccination program for over 4.6 million students in the 2026-2027 school year, targeting diseases like measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and HPV.
Tarlac City in the Philippines has suspended classes and school-based work from kindergarten to high school on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to commemorate National Teachers' Day and World Teachers' Day. The mayor issued an executive order for the suspension.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in the Philippines is set to extend its suspension of electricity service disconnections for another two months, aiming to ease the burden on households amidst energy supply concerns stemming from the Middle East conflict. The relief will be limited to consumers using 200 kWh or less per month.
The Department of Health (DoH) has warned Filipinos to be vigilant against heat exhaustion and heat stroke due to the anticipated prolonged warmer conditions and below-normal rainfall associated with El Niño, with intensification expected by late 2026.
Over 7,000 of 11,395 proposed infrastructure projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the 2027 budget have been flagged for potential irregularities, including missing location data and duplicate entries, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. The Senate is seeking a cleanup of the project list before budget deliberations proceed.
The Commission on Audit (CoA) has flagged the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) over P12.95 billion in unused escrow funds for socialized housing projects, citing weak monitoring. The findings limit the agency's contribution to national shelter initiatives, according to the audit report.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has presented to the Senate impeachment court transaction reports totaling P4.4 billion involving Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio and her husband from 2007 to 2025. These flagged transactions by banks and other institutions reportedly link to offenses including drug trafficking and malversation, though the VP's camp denies the allegations as politically motivated.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $500,000 technical assistance program to bolster the Philippines' anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures, aiming to enhance confidence in its financial system and preserve global access.
Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman convened an emergency meeting with the military and MILF representatives following an ambush that injured 11 government troops. The talks aimed to strengthen security cooperation and ensure regional stability.
Philippine oil firms are set to implement mixed fuel price adjustments this week, with gasoline and kerosene prices rising while diesel is expected to decrease, influenced by Persian Gulf tensions and export curbs from China and Russia.
Toshiba plans to expand its production capacity in the Philippines, focusing on nearline hard disk drives (NL-HDDs) to meet growing data storage demand. This expansion is expected to create approximately 3,000 jobs and strengthen the country's industrial base.
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the full P45 billion it requested for El Niño mitigation measures and fuel subsidies for farmers and fisherfolk. Only P6.2 billion has been released so far, raising concerns about the pace of interventions.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that AstraZeneca is considering establishing a clinical research center in the Philippines, aiming to position the country as a life sciences investment hub in Asia.
The Philippine House of Representatives has adopted a resolution seeking the Senate’s concurrence to extend its session until October 12, aiming to finalize the proposed 2027 national budget. This move is intended to prevent delays in the budget approval process.
Agusan del Sur, Philippines, is mobilizing calamity funds and preparing long-term measures as a severe El Niño has damaged over a third of its agricultural crops and reduced critical watersheds by nearly a third. Provincial and municipal officials, along with civil society groups, convened to address the crisis.
Iligan City's Traffic and Parking Management Office has advised vehicles from Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental provinces, especially light vehicles and medium-sized trucks, to use C3 Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the city proper. The directive aims to reduce unnecessary traffic flow into the city center.
A shooting incident in Polomolok, South Cotabato, on Monday morning resulted in the death of one Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) member and injuries to two others, raising concerns about local security.
Manila, Philippines -- The venerable image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) was episcopally crowned on Sunday, Oct. 4, the feast day of the Santisimo Rosario Parish. The ceremony was led by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula.
Several transport groups in the Philippines have urged six local government units in Metro Manila to defer the reimplementation of the Non-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), citing a pending motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court. The groups advocate for the protection of citizens' rights.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) predicts that all provinces in the Philippines will experience drought by March 2027 due to the intensifying effects of El Niño, raising concerns about severe impacts on agriculture and water resources.
Amro Bank has revised down its forecast for the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 from 4.1% to 3.3%, signaling concerns over the country's economic outlook.