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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.
The captain of the MV June Aster, missing since a ferry fire off the Philippines, has appeared five days after the incident. Authorities plan to gather detailed statements from him. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for 12 still missing individuals.
Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's asylum bid in Austria was denied. Roque disputed this, calling it 'fake news,' and stated he awaits a decision. Roque faces human trafficking charges and an arrest warrant.
The Philippine Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Senator Robin Padilla and six others in connection with alleged obstruction of justice related to the escape of Senator Bato Dela Rosa. Padilla admitted to providing Dela Rosa with a ride in his SUV, which allegedly aided his evasion from law enforcement and the International Criminal Court's investigation.
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has emerged as the leader in the Philippine office leasing market for Q2 2026. The company recorded 38,000 square meters in transactions, the highest among developers, according to CBRE Philippines, driven by its "The Jewel" project.
The Philippine Senate Impeachment Court has allowed the presentation of Vice President Sara Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) from 2007. The move aims to establish a baseline for the impeachment trial.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that two tropical cyclone-like vortices (TCLVs) may develop within the next two weeks, in addition to a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). One of these is expected to form over the West Philippine Sea.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has proclaimed the winning district representatives for Lanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The SIAP Party secured six seats, with the UBJP taking the remaining positions.
A bill has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives mandating health insurance coverage for public school teachers. The measure aims to alleviate teachers' financial burdens related to medical emergencies and promote their well-being, potentially enhancing their welfare benefits.
The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division has reinforced its frontliners in Mindanao with 28 newly assigned second lieutenants. This move aims to bolster territorial defense and external security operations, supporting the military's Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Operations (CADO) in the region.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has ordered a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official to testify in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, focusing on allegations of violating constitutional prohibitions against holding other offices or business interests.