Politics

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.

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

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.

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

Cebu City police heighten patrols and engage fraternity leaders to prevent gang violence as students return to school. Past Bloods and Crips incidents loom.

After the Pampanga collapse and Sarangani earthquake, experts say strict enforcement and retrofitting are needed to save Filipino lives from substandard buildings.

Prosecutors reveal new evidence of Vice President Sara Duterte's undisclosed personal properties, drawing comparisons to the Corona impeachment trial.

The latest SWS survey reveals declining net satisfaction for the Senate, House, and Supreme Court in Q1 2026, with Mindanao bucking the downward trend.

Former Justice Carpio warns the Philippines has until December 2026 to counter China's high seas claims under the BBNJ treaty or risk losing maritime areas.

A federal report exposes how a rushed $1.3B US migrant detention camp wasted taxpayer money and cost lives, raising concerns over human dignity and oversight.

Parents and students flock to Cebu and Lapu-Lapu schools as SY 2026-2027 opens, facing new DepEd three-term rules, anti-bullying policies, and economic challenges.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon calls on President Marcos to intervene in the Senate leadership dispute, drawing parallels with Duterte's 2020 House intervention amid growing public frustration over legislative paralysis.

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has invited Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to a meeting to settle the Senate presidency dispute, insisting that 13 votes, not 12, are required for legitimacy under the 1987 Constitution.

NBI Director Matibag challenges Sen. Cayetano to attend Monday's legitimate blue ribbon hearing, dismissing the Cayetano bloc's inquiry as legally baseless.

After nearly 40 years, Congress passes an anti-political dynasty bill. But does it go far enough? Here's who can still hold office under the new rules.

Napolcom Eastern Visayas reminds PNP personnel to uphold political neutrality on social media amid rising political tensions, clarifying no current probes are active.

A Swiss probe into oil trader Gunvor exposes corruption networks in Gabon that outlasted the Bongo era. President Oligui has political fuses ready to protect himself.