Barbers: Marcoleta Plunder Rap Not Tied to Duterte Impeachment

Tropical Depression Henry formed off Bataan on July 1, 2026, bringing heavy rain to Mindoro and Palawan. PAGASA warns of enhanced habagat across the Visayas.

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano says plunder charges can apply to private funds, countering Senator Rodante Marcoleta's defense against a P75-million undeclared donation complaint.

The Department of Education Schools Division of Cebu Province will evaluate Dumanjug Mayor Gungun Gica's proposed total cellphone ban and mandatory student inspections in schools, ensuring local security measures align with national policies following the fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.

Although it was our recommendation, some of those who were present in the activity may be removed from the list of individuals to be charged, especially if it can be proven that they were unaware of its wrongful intent,

Confused by the World Cup? Manny Pacquiao breaks down offside rules, red cards, and new 2026 formats for Filipino fans. Read now!

The Iran-US ceasefire collapsed after Iran struck US sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The conflict threatens global oil supplies and endangers OFWs in the Middle East.

Manny Pacquiao reflects on the story of Immanuel Etcubañez, a pastor's son from Baler who learned that his father's shadow was a legacy of faith, not a burden.

It's the polar opposite. Hopping from one hotel to the next can be fun, too, but it's definitely nicer to see beaches and mountains,

Pride Month 2026 highlights the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality in the Philippines, from the 1994 PROGAY march to the recent Supreme Court property ruling.

When you open Google Maps, Africa looks almost the same size as Greenland. That's a lie. In reality, Africa is 14 times larger. The Mercator map projection has been shrinking the second-largest continent for centuries. Now the African Union is fighting back.

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France's Jacobin model stifles island territories like Corsica while ignoring the real threat of Islamist communitarianism. Autonomy strengthens nations, not weakens them.

The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council opposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility, citing family and social media as root causes. President Marcos remains open to a reasonable adjustment.

President Donald Trump asks the US Congress for $87.6 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, facing strong bipartisan resistance and economic concerns back home.

Mayor Isko Moreno leads Gawad Manileño 2026, honoring civic heroes and top taxpayers driving Manila's progress. Discover the awardees shaping the capital's future.

Tacloban City authorities have filed criminal charges against the 15-year-old student involved in the San Jose National High School shooting that killed three and injured several others on June 22.

Three students died in the Tacloban school shooting. Families demand accountability from the minors' parents and gun owners.

We are not being charged with dishonesty or theft of public funds. Kining kasoha walay pasangil nga kami nangaw-kaw sa kwarta sa katawhan. Wa mi pasanginli nga nangawat. Wa pod mi gi-akusar nga nangorakot.</p></blockquote><p>Translation: This case does not accuse us of stealing the people's money. We were not accused of theft. Neither were we accused of accepting bribes.</p><p>Enad stood firm. He,

The House prosecution panel demands Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team specify witness purposes, calling their vague pre-trial brief a 'fishing expedition' in the Senate Impeachment Court.

Tennis legend Serena Williams, 44, has accepted the eighth and final women's singles wild card for Wimbledon, marking a stunning comeback to professional tennis nearly four years after she stepped away from the sport.

A Quezon City pickup driver faces lifetime license revocation after threatening a tricycle driver with a gun. LTO vows strict discipline on road bullies.

After the magnitude-7.8 Mindanao quake, Casino Plus's Color Your World Foundation brings solar lamps, fans, and relief to displaced families in GenSan and Sarangani.

Over 130 lawmakers urge President Marcos Jr. as Asean Chair to demand Myanmar release Aung San Suu Kyi. The Philippines must lead where Jakarta has failed.

Discover the history of Juneteenth, America's second Independence Day. Learn how June 19, 1865 changed history and why this fight for freedom resonates globally.

Mont Property Group has informed the Cebu City Council that all 24 detention ponds at the Monterrazas de Cebu development are now completed and fully operational, with total storage capacity reaching more than twice what environmental regulators require.

Jakarta struggles with up to 1.5 million stray cats. Discover how local NGOs and the city government are using trap, neuter, release programs to control the population.

Two Ateneo Blue Eagles players break their silence, revealing their own near-death experience and pleading for compassion as social media rumors threaten to destroy them.

if necessary . 2026: Both the House prosecution panel and Duterte's defense camp filed their pre-trial briefs with the Senate, containing summaries of witnesses, evidence, and arguments.</li></ul><h2>Why This Matters for the Country</h2><p>This impeachment is not just about one official. It is about accountability at the highest level of government. The Filipino people deserve leaders who serve

Manila Water completes key upgrades in Antipolo and Parañaque, while pushing forward on the East La Mesa plant in Quezon City to secure water supply against El Niño.