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Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez remains at Cardinal Santos Medical Center despite his custody being transferred to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The Sandiganbayan is currently hearing his motion for continued hospital confinement, with the hearing set to resume on Friday.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has signed a right-of-way agreement with the Villar Group for approximately 4,465 square meters of land for the LRT-1 Las Piñas station, part of the LRT-1 South (Cavite) Extension project. This is expected to save public funds and expedite project completion.
Several areas in the Philippines suspended classes on Friday, September 11, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon. Face-to-face classes at all levels were canceled in Metro Manila and parts of Luzon. Authorities continue to provide updates.
Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez, facing a P7.4 billion plunder charge, will continue to be confined at Cardinal Santos Medical Center pending the Sandiganbayan's decision on his motion for hospital confinement due to heart and brain-related illnesses. The anti-graft court is currently deliberating on the matter.
Vice President Sara Duterte is set to attend her arraignment for grave threats charges. Supporters gathered near Quezon City Hall to show solidarity, holding banners and signs expressing their backing.
Vice President Sara Duterte is set to attend her arraignment on grave threats charges on September 11. Her camp has filed an urgent motion with the Supreme Court seeking a temporary restraining order to expedite her bail proceedings.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines delivered a powerful plea for peace at his father's funeral, drawing on his father's World War II experiences. He emphasized the generational impact of war and violence, advocating for an end to conflict and highlighting the importance of human connection.
Five paralegals were arrested and 27 people were injured during a protest against the Pax Silica project outside an investment forum in the Philippines. A human rights group called for their immediate release, stating they were acting as human rights defenders.
Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) anticipates maintaining profitability in fiscal year 2027, leveraging its Asian operations and restructuring efforts despite cost pressures and a substantial debt load. The company reported a significant increase in net profit in its latest quarter.
The Philippines has added a new investment mobilization project, the American Investment Mechanism (AIM), to a $60 million grant program from the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). This initiative aims to enhance support for preparing projects to attract U.S. private sector investments.
The Philippine government aims to commence construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway as early as 2027, positioning it as a cornerstone of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). Feasibility studies are currently underway with support from the US and Sweden, and their findings will determine the project's timeline.
A passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan, killing five people and leaving over 80 unaccounted for. A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway, but access to the vessel remains difficult due to smoke and heat.
Former Speaker Martin Romualdez is under detention but remains hospitalized, as China fires a flare at an unarmed Philippine aircraft during a patrol over the West Philippine Sea, escalating tensions.
Twenty-nine electric cooperatives in Luzon and the Visayas have signed 15-year baseload supply agreements with six major energy firms, aiming to stabilize electricity for millions of households and mitigate service disruption risks.
Fruits from Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, will be available at the Quezon City Hall grounds from September 21-25 at prices lower than mall rates. The initiative aims to support local farmers and develop markets in Luzon.
Sections of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the Philippines are undergoing emergency repairs due to damage from continuous rain. NLEX Corp. stated that permanent restoration will commence once the weather improves, as part of an expanded safety program initiated before the rainy season.
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Crispin Barrete Varquez, 65, a native of Sevilla, Bohol, as the 8th Bishop of Tagbilaran. Varquez, who began his priestly ministry in Bohol, previously served for nearly two decades as Bishop of Borongan. His appointment is being hailed as a "homecoming" for the Tagbilaran Diocese.
Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. questioned Vice President Sara Duterte's image of a 'simple life,' citing her frequent foreign trips. He suggested these travels contradict the notion of frugality, especially as impeachment proceedings probe allegations of unexplained wealth.
The peso's depreciation is not yet a structural threat to Philippine bonds, according to Manulife Investments Philippines. However, prolonged weakness could become more disruptive if it fuels inflation expectations and broader economic imbalances.
Transport and legal groups are urging the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) to transparently resolve the 'ghost rider' controversy. The issue, stemming from discrepancies in beneficiary lists during the fuel crisis, questions the agency's equal enforcement of regulations.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the arrest of the owner and a finance manager of Dermacare for alleged unauthorized investment solicitation, investment fraud, and syndicated estafa. They were apprehended upon arrival in the Philippines with the assistance of Malaysian authorities.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS program has provided P143.22 million in assistance to 17,243 individuals as of August 31. The cash-for-work initiative targets persons with disabilities, their caregivers, and students, offering cash grants equivalent to the regional daily minimum wage for labor or caregiving.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court will seek the opinions of constitutional experts and retired Supreme Court justices regarding the voting threshold for conviction in the impeachment trial of the Vice President. This move addresses differing interpretations concerning the participation of some senators in the proceedings.
Valencia City in Bukidnon, Philippines, conducted a large-scale earthquake drill simulating a worst-case scenario, including live extraction of simulated victims from buildings. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) aimed to enhance the city's overall disaster response capabilities.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has inaugurated its first extension campus in Pandi, Bulacan. With 127 students enrolled in Tourism Management and Business Administration (Marketing), the new facility aims to provide accessible higher education to local residents.
Calapan City in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines will launch its first 911 Emergency Hotline, aiming for faster and more coordinated responses to all types of emergencies.
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is pushing for the expansion and modernization of Subic Port's facilities to strengthen the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), aiming to position the area as a key regional logistics and trade hub.
Senator Mark Villar has called for immediate government action to expand access to mental health services, strengthen prevention efforts, and provide adequate funding, citing a concerning rise in suicide rates in the Philippines. Shortages of mental health professionals and the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health were also highlighted as critical issues.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the "grave threats" case against her before proceedings continue at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, asserting her immunity from suit as a sitting impeachable official.
Taguig City prosecutors have dismissed the perjury complaints filed by Vice President Sara Duterte against Ramil Madriaga, her alleged former aide, citing insufficiency of evidence. Duterte's camp has yet to comment.
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) reversed a two-day gain, weighed down by renewed concerns over rising global oil prices breaching $100 per barrel, which fueled inflation fears and prompted investors to pocket gains amid geopolitical uncertainty.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the transfer of custody of former Speaker Martin Romualdez from the police to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), as he remains confined in a hospital.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has invited three retired Supreme Court justices as amici curiae to provide expert opinions on the voting threshold in the impeachment trial of the Vice President. This addresses the interpretation of the "two-thirds of all members" requirement for conviction amidst absent senators. Retired Chief Justices Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno, along with retired Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna, will participate, and former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. will also submit a legal memorandum.
A passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, Philippines, resulting in five deaths and 86 missing individuals from a total of 134 on board. The Coast Guard has not ruled out the possibility of more victims trapped inside.
The Bureau of Immigration confirmed that Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano have left the country. Their departure comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged public works anomalies, sparking public scrutiny.
The Philippine Department of Justice aims to complete its review of documents related to the US extradition request for Apollo Quiboloy within two weeks. Quiboloy faces sex trafficking charges in the US and is currently detained in the Philippines for qualified human trafficking and child abuse cases.