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Senator Lito Lapid questioned the impeachment court on the legal ramifications for government officials failing to file their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
An official from the Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman testified that Vice President Sara Duterte's 2013 exit Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) – the year her term as Davao City Mayor ended – could not be found in their records. This was revealed during a hearing for the Vice President's impeachment trial.
The first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have reached 99.29% of election returns as of Tuesday night. 2.393 million registered voters participated in electing members for the new 80-seat parliament.
A priest and environmental advocate from the Calapan City Diocese has urged authorities to halt plans for dredging the Alag–Longos River System in Baco town, citing concerns over the project's extensive impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems. He stated that while reducing flooding is a legitimate goal, it should not come at the expense of other areas.
Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero stated Tuesday that a law mandates public officials to declare foreign currency funds in their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) converted to local values.
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court has denied a motion by Vice President Sara Duterte seeking the recusal of the judge presiding over her grave threat case. The prosecution confirmed the court's order but offered no further details.
The captain of the ill-fated MV June Aster ferry, which sank off Palawan, has been confirmed alive five days after the maritime incident. He contacted his employers as search and recovery operations continue.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing scrutiny in her impeachment trial for failing to declare the value of new business stocks in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). Meanwhile, political developments in the Bangsamoro region and investigations involving Senator Robin Padilla also capture attention.
The Philippines' House of Representatives is coordinating with the Senate to publicly broadcast their bicameral talks on the P7.2-trillion national budget for next year, aiming to break from tradition and enhance transparency in the budget-making process.
Witness records presented at an impeachment trial revealed that Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's declared net worth surged by P91.4 million, or 1,260.7 percent, between 2007 and 2025, based on her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs).
Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro has received P113 million, half of the P226 million allocated for school building projects in 14 public schools. This release of funds is expected to accelerate infrastructure development in the city.
Only five of the 76 victims from the MV June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, have been identified and claimed by families. Thirteen individuals remain hospitalized as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
Former Speaker Martin Romualdez has been permitted by the Sandiganbayan to attend his arraignment and pre-trial proceedings via videoconference, facing plunder charges over alleged P7.2 billion in kickbacks.
Former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez is under medical supervision in the infirmary ward of Quezon City Jail, citing health issues including high blood pressure and diabetes.
A Quezon City regional trial court has rejected Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's motion to inhibit the judge handling her grave threat cases. The court found no evidence of bias and allowed proceedings to continue. Duterte's camp indicated they would explore further legal remedies.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte declared no cash assets in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2019 to 2025, an Ombudsman witness testified before the Senate impeachment court. Her net worth, with her husband, reportedly increased by P91 million.
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has called for a sweeping overhaul of class suspension rules, warning that broad cancellations are exacerbating the Philippines' learning crisis and urging the establishment of science-based criteria.
The Philippines' House of Representatives has begun plenary deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. Lawmakers are questioning the extent of congressional control over spending and safeguards for public funds, with particular focus on interest payments exceeding education allocations and executive discretion over the Local Government Support Fund.
The Philippine Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Senator Robinhood Padilla and six others, including Lt. Col. Jean Alia Robles, over allegations of aiding Senator Ronald dela Rosa in evading authorities upon his departure from the Senate compound. Dela Rosa remains in hiding, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The Philippine government will not allocate additional funds for its Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program, despite concerns over rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. Future releases will depend on requests from implementing agencies.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Canadian government have launched a four-year project to strengthen the Philippines' systems for detecting and addressing forced labor, with a focus on worker protection in trade-linked sectors.
Several Philippine senators are intensifying efforts to push for broader electricity cost relief, including the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on residential bills and the total elimination of system loss charges. While welcoming the VAT removal on some charges, concerns remain that it is insufficient to significantly ease the burden on citizens.
The Bangsamoro Federalist Party emerged as the top contender in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections. However, reports of election-related violence and fraud have prompted calls for a thorough investigation by a leading senator.
The Philippine Presidential Palace refuted claims that the Philippines-US memorandum of understanding on critical minerals was concealed, stating the agreement is non-legally binding and information was properly disclosed. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reportedly released details three days after the signing.
The Philippine Presidential Palace stated that calls for President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to resign, stemming from Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio's camp, lack legal basis and are "absolutely delusional." A Palace spokesperson clarified that the criticisms were personal rather than broad accusations against the administration.
The Philippines' House Committee on Social Services has approved a proposal to provide a P12,000 annual subsidy to minimum wage households. The measure aims to boost household purchasing power and promote sales for local small businesses.
Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines, has handed over 333 housing units to families relocated from high-risk areas, a key initiative to address the nation's housing deficit.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has denied claims by the Interior Secretary that his asylum application was denied, calling it 'fake news.' Roque faces an arrest warrant in connection with a POGO-related case, making the status of his asylum bid a key point of attention.
Lawyers for victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former President Rodrigo Duterte have urged the court to maintain his detention, citing ongoing flight risk and potential intimidation of witnesses. Medical assessments reportedly do not alter prior findings of flight risk.
India's leading low-cost carrier IndiGo has applied to offer direct flights to the Philippines. The Department of Trade and Industry anticipates the expansion of air services will boost trade, investment, and tourism.
Indian companies operating in the Philippines are considering a combined P4.2 billion expansion in their IT-BPM and electronics manufacturing sectors, potentially creating around 7,500 jobs.
The Bureau of Customs (BoC) remains confident it will surpass its P1.011-trillion revenue target for the year, even with a potential suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene. Collections have slightly exceeded targets through August, with the bureau anticipating an average monthly collection of P90 billion in the final four months.
Loan growth at the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) faces a slowdown due to budget cuts for government housing agencies. Analysts note the limited sustainability of promotional rates amid inflationary pressures and strained household incomes.
The Philippines' Department of Energy announced a gradual phase-in of a zero-system loss target for power cooperatives, aiming to avoid undue stress. Following the removal of VAT on system losses, the focus now shifts to reducing the losses themselves.
The House Committee on Appropriations announced its commitment to continuing structural reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, participation, and public scrutiny in the budget process for the proposed 2027 national budget. Collaboration with civil society will also be strengthened.
The Philippine government stated that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's asylum request and claims of political persecution are baseless, as he faces charges including human trafficking, land grabbing, and tax evasion.