Ombudsman suspends 2 QC barangay execs for ‘undocumented’ transactions

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions were advised on Friday to consider postponing their cemetery visits until after Undas, or the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, as large crowds and hot weather brought by the Super El Niño are expected to pose health risks. Manila Mayor

MANILA, Philippines—Those who wish to visit their departed loved ones at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City for Undas will have to prepare for a large crowd from Saturday (October 31) until All Saints’ Day on Sunday (November 1). The management of this cemetery is expecting more than 99,000 visitors. “We expect that the

Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.

The International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will open on November 30, with judges first asking him whether he admits guilt or pleads not guilty.

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has reminded the public that the evidence gathered and presented by the prosecution against Vice President Sara Duterte — particularly the bank and tax records under Article II — are documents that came from her camp. Luistro said this on Friday after a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey

MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda has renewed her push for the full restitution and proper allocation of funds “legally intended” for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The call comes as Congress deliberates on the proposed P7.2-trillion budget for 2027. “Our national budget must reflect our responsibility to protect

MANILA, Philippines—A former spokesperson of the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday called for a clear documentation system on the process of issuing and correcting death certificates as an independent body looking into drug war killings flag at least five physicians who declared questionable deaths. In a press conference on Friday with the Truth Commission, human

ALBAY — Residents near the slopes of Mayon Volcano were sent to evacuation centers on Friday after a thin layer of ashfall began affecting nearby towns following a “moderate explosive eruption” before noon.  Oscar Robert Cristobal, chief of the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo), said they expect to evacuate 1,131 families from

Despite Mayon Volcano's eruption on Friday morning, bus trips bound for Bicol from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) remain uninterrupted.

MANILA, Philippines — While they will adhere to the Supreme Court (SC) order asking them to comment on a petition against the impeachment court’s decision allowing a lower minimum number of votes for conviction, two prosecutors believe such talks are premature due to the lack of a justiciable issue. In separate online interviews on Friday, lead public

MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of roll-on/roll off (RoRo) vessel MV Virgen de Peñafrancia II. The suspension comes after the passenger boat capsized onto its right side at the Port of Real in Quezon earlier on Friday that resulted in the injury of three passengers.

CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 8,480 passengers traveling in Southern Tagalog ports during six hours on Friday as authorities intensified security measures for the All Saints’ Day weekend rush. The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog recorded 4,107 outbound passengers and 4,373 inbound passengers from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, according