MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said that the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) probe into the alleged misdeclaration of properties in her statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) was meant to derail her 2028 presidential bid. The NBI’s initial findings also implicated her brother, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte,

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading the P7.2-trillion budget bill for 2027, 62 days after receiving the executive’s spending plan from the Department of Budget and Management. The House approved House Bill No. 10858 after 281 lawmakers voted in favor and 13 against. One abstained. However, the manner

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will be put on hold starting Wednesday, Oct. 14, to give the prosecution time to file its formal offer of evidence, Senate Impeachment Clerk of Court Atty. Renato Bantug said on Monday. In a text message to the Inquirer, Bantug confirmed the suspension. “No trial [on

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte declared only about 20 percent of her properties “on average,” lawyer Alexander Cabrera, a forensic financial analyst, confirmed on Monday during his cross-examination by defense counsel Kristine Ferrer on the 38th day of Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial. Cabrera, the chairman emeritus of Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC Philippines),

MANILA, Philippines — Any survey for the 2028 presidential race including Vice President Sara Duterte may be premature since there is a possibility that she will be permanently barred from holding public office if the Senate Impeachment Court decides to convict her, members of the prosecution panel said Monday. In a press briefing during a break

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) kicked off National School Safety Week at Cainta Elementary School by launching a nationwide campaign to strengthen the prevention of school violence, bullying, and online exploitation. National School Safety Week runs from Oct. 12 to 16 across all public schools and Community Learning Centers nationwide, featuring integrated safety lessons,

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Monday ruled to retain on record the defense’s characterization of a prosecution witness’ testimony regarding Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged undeclared wealth. Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera earlier presented a report showing that Duterte had P817 million in alleged undeclared assets and unexplained wealth from 2022 to

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading a bill prohibiting children aged 13 and below from creating social media accounts while restricting access for those under 18. The chamber approved House Bill No. 10858, known as the Safe and Friendly Environment for Kids in Digital Spaces Act, with 287

MANILA, Philippines — With the House prosecution panel expected to wrap up its presentation by Tuesday, Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is scheduled to begin presenting its case on Nov. 9, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday. “Their schedule is Nov. 9, when we return. There will be an impeachment session in the morning,

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s unexplained wealth from 2022 to 2025 could reach as much as P1.5 billion, forensic financial analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera alleged Monday. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who presided over the impeachment court proceedings, asked Cabrera how much of Duterte’s wealth might have remained undeclared if he had not