Marcos urges Filipinos to collect rainwater ahead of Super El Niño
SINGAPORE — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to prepare buckets and other containers to collect rainwater as the government drew up measures to address possible water shortages during the expected Super El Niño. Marcos said the government would launch an information campaign teaching households how to collect, filter, and treat rainwater to make it
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S'wak announces 25pct electricity discount next year, tables RM14.8b budget
The discount will cost the state government RM281 million.
WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 12, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is set to challenge on Monday the findings of forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera, a prosecution witness who claimed that Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, had P817.87 million in unexplained wealth from 2022 to 2025. Cabrera presented the findings during his direct examination on
Red alert status likely over Luzon grid amid El Niño threat
The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday that it is closely monitoring the situation of the power grids across the country amid the threat of a potentially strong El Niño.
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A book vending machine? There's one in Mandaluyong
The Book Drop is a vending machine for books. It's located at NBS Park, 125 Pioneer St., Mandaluyong.
Tobey Maguire officiates wedding of ex-wife Jennifer Meyer to Geoffrey Ogunlesi
Jennifer Meyer and Geoffrey Ogunlesi have tied the knot, and their wedding was officiated by none other than Tobey Maguire, Jennifer's ex-husband.
Day 38 of Duterte impeachment trial: Defense to cross financial analyst
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is set to challenge on Monday the claims of forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera. Cabrera is the expert witness presented by the prosecution to prove Duterte’s alleged hidden wealth. During his direct examination on October 9, Cabrera, citing his report, said that Duterte and her spouse,
Sara Duterte: Prosecution in impeachment trial inventing evidence
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the prosecution on Monday in her impeachment trial, accusing it of fabricating evidence and claiming the cases against her are falling apart.
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Rantau Panjang MP injured in crash, PM wishes speedy recovery
PAS lawmaker receiving treatment at Kuala Lipis Hospital, daughter unhurt.
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] When power is inherited, who holds it accountable?
Those seeking power must accept scrutiny of their wealth, donors, interests and decisions. Every official owes the people accountability.
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Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands
PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader questions govt's usage of funds from Petronas and KWAP, among others.
Defense cites penalties for confidentiality breach; witness says he's not scared
Financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera, a witness presented by the prosecution, said Monday he is not scared even as Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer read a provision of the law amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act, pertaining to the penalties for the breach of confidentiality.
Prosecution won't seek Sara Duterte as hostile witness anymore
The House prosecution panel said Monday it will no longer seek to field Vice President Sara Duterte as a hostile witness in her impeachment trial.