Politics
It's officially happening. The House Justice Committee has invited Vice President Sara Duterte to attend a meeting on March 25 to iron out the ground rules for her impeachment hearing, which is set to begin on April 14. The letter was signed by panel chairperson and Batangas Rep.
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just gave the Philippine Army its marching orders — literally. Speaking at the Army's 129th founding anniversary at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, the President directed the military to speed up its transition from fighting domestic threats to defending the country from external ones. Under
Nation
The Department of National Defense just went full clap-back mode against China on Thursday, rejecting Beijing's claims that Philippine maritime operations near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) are some kind of "self-directed farce." DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong didn't hold back, saying China
Politics
The impeachment train is officially rolling — and it's picking up speed. The House justice committee voted on Wednesday to declare that the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte contain sufficient grounds to proceed to a full hearing. The panel's decision came after Duterte filed
Economy
With fuel prices spiraling out of control because of the Middle East conflict, Senate President Tito Sotto is pushing to bring back government control over oil prices. He filed Senate Bill 1984 seeking to repeal Republic Act 8479, also known as the Oil Deregulation Law — the very law that allows
Economy
The Philippines is knocking on Russia's door for oil. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed that the state-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has already reached out to Russian oil companies to explore possible imports, though no volumes or timelines have been finalized yet. Manila is still waiting for
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stepped in on Wednesday to halt the looming fare increase that would have hit jeepney, bus, and TNVS commuters across the Philippines. In a video address, Marcos said the ongoing war in the Middle East has made it the wrong time to pile additional burdens on
Politics
Duterte's lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman has officially pulled the plug on his bid to appeal the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber's refusal to disqualify Filipino lawyers representing drug war victims. In a notice filed on March 16, Kaufman formally withdrew the request he had lodged on February
Politics
It's officially happening. The House justice committee on Wednesday declared that the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte allege sufficient grounds, setting the stage for a public hearing dubbed a "mini trial" starting next week on March 25. The move comes after Duterte filed her
Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team at the International Criminal Court has officially withdrawn its request to appeal a ruling that refused to kick out three Filipino lawyers representing victims of his bloody drug war. Lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman filed the withdrawal notice on March 16, 2026, just
Politics
The Philippines just clapped back hard at Beijing after China's embassy in Manila posted on social media claiming that a former Filipino diplomat once admitted Scarborough Shoal wasn't Philippine territory. Foreign affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva didn't mince words, saying China needs to settle claims
Nation
The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the US 7th Fleet and one of the most storied command ships in the American Navy, sailed into Manila on March 16 for a scheduled port visit — its first time docking in the Philippine capital since 2024. The arrival comes at a critical time,