Umabot na sa ₱19.07 trilyon ang kabuuang utang ng Pilipinas sa pagtatapos ng Hunyo 2026, ayon sa Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), matapos madagdagan ng ₱518.98 bilyon o 2.8 porsiyento mula sa ₱18.55 trilyon na naitala noong Mayo. Ayon sa BTr, pangunahing dahilan ng pagtaas ng utang ang patuloy na pangungutang ng pamahalaan sa loob at labas ng bansa upang pondohan ang mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura at iba pang programang pangkaunlaran. Sa kabila ng pagtaas ng utang, bahagyang

LAS PIÑAS CITY — A 15-year-old Grade 9 student died after he was allegedly stabbed by a fellow student inside Las Piñas National High School (LPNHS) Main during recess on Friday afternoon, July 31. The victim was identified as Aron Miguel Duran Ontong, who succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident despite efforts to save him. According to the initial police investigation, the stabbing allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a ₱10 change from a bottle of water purchas

Pansamantalang naantala ang pagpapatupad ng ₱85 na dagdag sa minimum wage sa National Capital Region (NCR) matapos maglabas ang Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) ng Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), ayon sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Ang wage increase ay nakatakda sanang magkabisa sa Agosto 2, alinsunod sa Wage Order na inilabas ng Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR). Gayunman, dahil sa inilabas na TRO, pansaman

Pormal nang naghain ng ethics complaint ang ilang women's rights advocates, akademiko, at mga feminist organization laban kay Sen. Pia Cayetano kaugnay ng kanyang inilabas na video sa social media na umano'y "spliced" o inedit tungkol sa naging pagdinig sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Umani ng batikos ang naturang video matapos umanong maputol ang ilang mahahalagang bahagi ng palitan nina Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano at House Prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno hingg

MANILA, Philippines — Despite being under detention while facing plunder and graft charges, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has been elected chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms, placing him at the forefront of legislative measures concerning the country's election laws, voting systems, and electoral processes. The appointment was made as part of the Senate's committee reorganization, assigning Estrada to lead one of the chamber's standing committees responsible for rev

The family, friends, and community of Officer Candidate Aldwayne Agnaonao Bonuan Dulnuan, an Ifugao native and licensed pilot who died during Philippine Navy training in Zambales, are calling for a full, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Dulnuan, a native of Kiangan, Ifugao, was remembered by loved ones as a determined young man who pursued his dream of serving the country after earning his private pilot's license in 2024 a

Ilang araw bago ang State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2026, nagsagawa ng sabayang Black Friday Protest ang mga guro mula sa Manila Public School Teachers Association (MPSTA), Quezon City Public School Teachers Association (QCPSTA), at ACT-NCR Union ngayong Biyernes, Hulyo 24. Sa magkakahiwalay na pagkilos, bitbit ng mga guro ang mga plakard na nananawagan ng makabuluhang dagdag-sahod, mas malaking pondo para sa pampublikong edukasyon, mas maayos na kondisyon sa pagtuturo, at

The United States has imposed an additional 12.5-percent tariff on Philippine exports after determining that the Philippines failed to effectively enforce measures prohibiting the importation of goods produced through forced labor. The decision was announced Friday (Manila time) by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) following a review of 60 trading partners. The investigation examined whether countries have and effectively enforce laws banning the imp

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of plunder and violation of Presidential Decree No. 46 during his arraignment before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. The arraignment pushed through after the anti-graft court granted the request of Marcoleta's legal team to withdraw its earlier motion to quash the plunder charge. Wearing the standard yellow Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) detainee uniform, Marcoleta personally entered his plea b

Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team said they were surprised after learning that parts of the Senate impeachment court's ruling approving subpoenas for her bank and tax records had already been prepared even before the impeachment trial formally opened on July 6. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said they respect the ruling read by Presiding Officer Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero and does not want to cast doubt on the proceedings, saying there could be several reason

Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano questioned National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Tuesday regarding the agency's interpretation of Vice President Sara Duterte's remarks in the video at the center of the ongoing impeachment trial. During the Senate proceedings, Cayetano asked Matibag why the NBI gave weight to Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. while appearing not to apply the same interpretation to the Vice President's

Vice President Sara Duterte is currently in The Hague, Netherlands, amid the ongoing impeachment trial before the Philippine Senate, according to her defense counsel, Michael Poa. Poa confirmed that he has already informed the Vice President about the Senate Impeachment Court's decision to issue subpoenas for her bank and tax records as part of the proceedings. According to Poa, Duterte's response was brief but confident: "Okay, well, you know what to do naman." The defense c

Malacañang defended the proposed United States-led Pax Silica project, saying it is intended to benefit Filipinos despite concerns raised over its potential environmental, social, and geopolitical impacts. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration supports the project, emphasizing that it is designed to contribute to the country’s development and national interest. The proposed project has drawn criticism from various groups, who expressed concerns over possi

Bahagyang pinayagan ni Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero ang mosyon ng House prosecution na magpalabas ng subpoena para sa bank records at mga dokumento mula sa Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) na may kaugnayan kay Vice President Sara Duterte at sa kanyang asawang si Atty. Manases "Mans" Carpio. Sa kanyang naging pasya, sinabi ni Escudero na ang mga dokumentong hinihingi ng prosekusyon ay "reasonably described, readily identifiable, and pr

Traveling between Clark International Airport (CRK) and the Makati Central Business District could soon take less than an hour with the upcoming Airport Express service under the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the Airport Express will terminate at Clark Station, located within the Clark International Airport complex and linked directly to the passenger terminal through an elevated walkway, providing travelers wi

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, announced the death of Sawaga-Dalwangan, the critically endangered Philippine Eagle that had been undergoing rehabilitation following a dramatic rescue in Bukidnon. According to the PEF, the eagle died after suffering a sudden medical crisis at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, despite earlier signs that its condition was improving. Sawaga-Dalwangan was rescued from a mountainous area in B

The College Editors Guild of the Philippines–Negros Island Region (CEGP-NIR) condemned the arrest of veteran Negros-based journalist Marchel Espina, describing it as another attack on press freedom and a misuse of legal processes against media practitioners. Espina, former editor-in-chief of SunStar Cebu and SunStar Bacolod, was ordered arrested by a Batangas court along with four others over an alleged case of unjust vexation linked to an opinion article published in Decembe

Tuguegarao City Councilor Mariel Ayna Ting-Calimag has resigned from her post after serving for a year, saying her decision was based on personal reasons rather than pressure from public office. In a social media statement released on July 14, Calimag said she carefully considered her decision through prayer, reflection, and conversations with those closest to her before stepping down. She clarified that while public service comes with pressure, her resignation was driven by

Building lasting peace begins with understanding the realities faced by communities and challenging long-held misconceptions, Bangsamoro leader Samira Gutoc told delegates at the Filipino Youth Summit 2026. Speaking during the summit at De La Salle University, Gutoc highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the Bangsamoro people while drawing attention to the challenges that continue to affect many communities, including conflict, displacement, and unequal access to education

Protecting coral reefs means protecting both people and the future, marine conservation advocate Jessie Fronda Delos Reyes told delegates at the Filipino Youth Summit 2026, emphasizing the vital link between healthy oceans and resilient coastal communities. Speaking before young leaders at De La Salle University, Delos Reyes underscored that coral reefs serve as more than marine ecosystems—they are lifelines that sustain biodiversity, fisheries, livelihoods, and coastal prote