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The Department of Education (DepEd) is requesting an additional P10 billion for teacher laptops, as the proposed 2027 budget only allocates funds for 50,000 units. While 283,000 laptops are slated for distribution this year, covering about a third of the 870,000 teachers, funding shortfalls remain a concern.
Malacañang stated that accountability in the plunder case filed against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will be based on evidence, regardless of political ties. Romualdez is a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
In Zambales, Philippines, a prolonged relief operation involving Philippine Air Force airdrops delivered food packs to 11 Aeta communities isolated by swollen rivers due to heavy rains. The region faces further rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
Malacañang said the Supreme Court may launch an independent investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's statements expressing distrust in the judiciary and police, which could impact her standing as a lawyer.
Malacañang confirmed that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled on September 14, 2026. The Commission on Elections is preparing to distribute election paraphernalia.
Two engineers from the Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been relieved of their duties following a man's death after falling into an open drainage canal. The dismissal cites failure to comply with safety standards, highlighting concerns over infrastructure maintenance and public safety.
As Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial enters its 10th week, the prosecution aims to verify the identities of those listed as recipients of confidential funds. A Philippine Statistics Authority official is set to testify, following concerns over payee names on disbursement records, some lacking birth records.
A defense lawyer for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has confirmed for the first time that names on acknowledgment receipts for confidential funds from the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President were 'aliases.' The admission during an impeachment trial sheds new light on long-standing questions about fund transparency.
The Philippine government aims to manage public debt through a combination of income tax cuts to stimulate personal consumption and increased taxes on certain goods and products. Officials emphasize current revenues are sufficient for debt repayment, seeking to balance economic growth with fiscal health.
Baguio City is considering a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and zoning ordinance reforms to address issues like water shortages and traffic congestion caused by decades of unregulated overdevelopment. Future development investments will be reviewed based on their impact on water supply, the environment, and geohazards.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that cuts to US-South Korean military exercises could present an opportunity for China to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific. He stated Washington assured Manila of unchanged commitments under the Mutual Defense Treaty.
The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain to parts of Luzon and the Visayas until Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Tropical Storm Pilandok is enhancing the monsoon.
A Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) official testified that lists of confidential fund recipients for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) included names of children and deceased individuals. Numerous entries were found to be non-existent, deceased, or minors based on PSA's registry system.
Malacañang stated that government security agencies have no record of threats against Vice President Sara Duterte, challenging her to provide evidence for her claims of insecurity.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is requesting P9.98 billion from Congress for its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program in the proposed 2027 national budget, after the initiative received zero allocation in the initial National Expenditure Program.
Catholic religious leaders in the Philippines concluded their national convention by adopting a resolution urging stronger action against corruption, political dynasties, and the misuse of public funds, vowing to confront societal problems rooted in their faith.
Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo called for the summoning of security officers to testify on 'unusual names' on confidential fund receipts in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following testimony that some payees had no records.
The Philippine government assured Vice President Sara Duterte that the police would not be used to harm her after she declared she no longer felt safe following the issuance of an arrest warrant against her. The Philippine National Police also pledged to maintain security and monitor threats.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has accused the government of 'child abuse' due to reported surveillance operations targeting her family, particularly her children. The statement comes shortly after she posted bail for grave threats against the President, highlighting rising tensions.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer and AboitizPower have named three students as their newest journalism scholars, providing financial support for their studies and future employment opportunities at the Inquirer.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed concern that recent cuts to US-South Korea military exercises could present an opportunity for China to reassert itself in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the South China Sea. He noted that the US has given Manila definite assurances on its Mutual Defense Treaty commitments.
The lawyer for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has urged the Ombudsman to provide his client with an opportunity to rebut any allegations that may be raised by former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan. Bonoan was dropped from a corruption case to become a state witness, but has not yet linked Romualdez to the scandal.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines announced the addition of 8,750 slots for transport network vehicle services (TNVS) to meet rising public transport demand in Metro Manila and the Ilocos and Bicol regions. The majority of these new slots will prioritize electric vehicles (EVs).
Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that the investigation into Taguig City's flood control projects must be "thorough and not hasty or sloppy." He responded to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's criticism of the probe as a "striptease" without evidence, emphasizing the need for a methodical approach to corruption investigations.
A new law in the Philippines expands higher education support for children of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the government's conditional cash transfer program. The law aims to broaden access to college and vocational schools, covering not only tuition but also internship costs and supplies.
Fuel prices in the Philippines are set to surge starting September 8, reversing recent rollbacks. Renewed Middle East tensions and a depreciating peso are cited as primary drivers for the significant price increases at the pump.
Over 3,300 hectares of sugarcane farms in Passi City, Philippines, are affected by a red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation, threatening the livelihoods of over 8,000 farmers and workers. The city has declared a state of calamity and is implementing containment measures.
Questions arise over Vice President Sara Duterte's weekend bail and the absence of a mugshot, with some alleging special treatment. Court procedures for weekend bail and voluntary surrender are cited as explanations.
Vice President Sara Duterte denounced the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) visit to her children's home as 'child abuse,' despite the agency admitting knowledge of her whereabouts. The incident is seen as part of political pressure.
Two district engineers in Pampanga have been relieved of their duties by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) following a fatal flooding incident where a 25-year-old man died after falling into an open drainage canal. The action was taken due to alleged failure to implement safety measures, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive on project safety.
The Liberal Party has strongly rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's comparison of her safety concerns to the late Ninoy Aquino, stating that Aquino's return to the Philippines was to confront dictatorship, not evade accountability. Duterte had referenced Aquino's assassination while posting bail for grave threats charges.
Chinese state media has reignited claims over the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes, which Manila and a local think tank decry as a 'manufactured dispute.' The Philippines maintains its sovereignty over the islands is settled by historical facts and international law.
Megawide Construction Corp.'s participation in the Philippines' "4PH" housing program is significantly improving its earnings outlook, according to a brokerage firm's assessment, suggesting renewed investor appeal for the company's stock.
Vice President Sara Duterte's camp initially wanted her jailed upon the serving of an arrest warrant, but later opted to post bail, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. The camp reportedly changed its mind after coordinating with the police.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offered no comment when asked about Vice President Sara Duterte's expressed safety concerns following an arrest warrant against her. The warrant stems from alleged grave threats against the President and his family.
The Philippine peso has hit a record low against the US dollar, underscoring a broader trend of subdued Asian currencies. This depreciation raises concerns about domestic economic stability and foreign investment.