A graduate of Visayas State University etched her name into LET history after emerging as the nation’s top scorer in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) – Secondary Level. Rashil Rae Ramos Recorte secured the No. 1 spot nationwide with an outstanding 95.80 percent rating, one of the highest recorded performances in recent years, according to the Professional Regulation Commission. The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced that

A new Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey conducted by OCTA Research suggests a highly competitive political landscape heading into the 2028 elections, with the hypothetical tandem of Leni Robredo and Raffy Tulfo securing 44% support, closely followed by Sara Duterte and Imee Marcos at 40%. The numbers reveal deep regional divides: • Robredo–Tulfo dominates in NCR and Balance Luzon • Duterte–Marcos posts overwhelming support in Mindanao • Class D and E voters remain the crucial swing

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has appointed prominent British barrister Peter Haynes as his new lead counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC), following the withdrawal of lawyers Nicholas Kaufman and Dov Jacobs from the defense team. Haynes is widely regarded as one of the leading practitioners in international criminal and humanitarian law, bringing more than 25 years of experience before tribunals in The Hague, including the ICC, the International Criminal T

Progressive farmers’ and fisherfolk groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), in separate statements, condemned the recent Senate leadership change and the granting of protective custody to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. KMP denounced the removal of Senate President Tito Sotto and the installation of Senator Allan Peter Cayetano on May 11 following a 13-9-2 vote. The group described the move as a "

Five senators from the 20th Congress formally introduced a Senate resolution urging Ronald dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to proper authorities and seek judicial remedies in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws. Filed as Senate Resolution No. 395, the measure was introduced by Francis Pangilinan, Vicente Sotto III, Panfilo Lacson, Risa Hontiveros, and Paolo Benigno Aquino IV amid ongoing discussions surrounding accountability, judicial processes, and the l

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has formally served a subpoena to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in connection with the ongoing investigation into the government’s controversial anti-drug campaign during the Duterte administration. Dela Rosa, who served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 2016 to 2018, was one of the key officials who led the implementation of the administration’s intensified war on drugs. The campaign drew both local

The House of Representatives has officially impeached Vice President Sara Duterte in a historic 257-25-9 vote, securing a massive majority that far exceeds the constitutional requirement to send the articles to the Senate. The lopsided tally, consisting of 257 affirmative votes against only 25 negatives and 9 abstentions, immediately triggers the transmittal of the impeachment case to the upper chamber for a high-stakes trial. This decisive move centers on the alleged misuse

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has publicly presented a document he claims is an official arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. The move comes as a direct challenge to Dela Rosa’s dramatic return to the Senate plenary, with Trillanes asserting that the Hague-based court is now moving to take the senator into custody for alleged crimes against humanity during the previous administration's drug war. Despite the

In the ruling titled “Decision on Request to Withdraw as Counsel for Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” the Chamber stated that Kaufman’s withdrawal would not result in procedural prejudice or delays in the proceedings, citing assurances that a replacement counsel is prepared to immediately assume representation of the former president. The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has officially granted lawyer Nicholas Kaufman permission to withdraw as lead defense counsel for

Nagbabala ang Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) na hindi nito papayagang makalipat o makatakbo sa ilalim ng kanilang partido ang sinumang mambabatas na boboto pabor sa impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte, kasabay ng paglalabas ng isyu ng umano’y alok na pera kapalit ng boto sa Kamara. Sa hiwalay na pahayag, isiniwalat ni Senador Imee Marcos na may mga kongresista umanong inalukan ng tig-P5 milyon upang makumbinsi na bumoto pabor sa impeachment ni Duterte. Gayunman, hi

The ayes have it, and Senator Loren Legarda has officially been installed as the new Senate President Pro Tempore, assuming the chamber's second-highest office following a swift viva voce vote this afternoon. Her election was the final hammer blow in a rapid-fire reorganization that saw the new majority bloc consolidate power immediately after the installation of Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate President.

Fishermen in Zambales and nearby coastal provinces are once again advised to avoid parts of the West Philippine Sea after Philippine authorities issued a navigational warning over possible falling debris from China’s scheduled rocket launch on May 11. Meanwhile, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) directed all fishing vessels and maritime traffic to stay away from identified hazard areas west of Zambales during the launch window of China’s Long M

Pinatalsik at sinampahan ng kaso ang kabuuang 49 kadete ng Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) matapos masangkot sa hazing incident na nagdulot ng paso at sugat sa 22 fourth class cadets sa loob ng kampo sa Silang, Cavite. Sa forum ng Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel nitong Biyernes, sinabi ni Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla na pito sa mga kadete ang kasalukuyang nahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, isang non-bailable offense, haba

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to lose the face of his ICC defense team after lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman formally requested to withdraw from the crimes against humanity case weeks before a key court proceeding. In a filing to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, the British-Israeli lawyer revealed that his departure comes at the request of the former president himself. The departure follows a meeting between Kaufman and Duterte on May 7, where the for

SUBIC, ZAMBALES — The Philippine Navy welcomed the arrival of its newest offshore patrol vessel, the soon-to-be BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21), during ceremonies held at the Naval Operating Base-Subic on Thursday, marking another milestone in the country’s naval modernization efforts. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the vessel is the second of six offshore patrol vessels being acquired under the Philippine Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Acquisition Project thr

Amid growing backlash and online fears over possible restrictions on rooftop solar systems, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has publicly clarified that it is “not against” solar energy, insisting that its push for regulation is centered on safety, not control. In an official statement, Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga acknowledged the rising number of Filipinos turning to solar power to cut electricity costs and seek cleaner ene

The government has returned the P60 billion in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) funds previously transferred to the National Treasury following a ruling by the Supreme Court (SC) declaring the remittance unconstitutional and in violation of the Universal Health Care Act. In a statement, PhilHealth spokesman Israel Francis Pargas confirmed the return to the agency and ensured that the funds would help strengthen internal systems, enhance benefit packages and impr

A survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed that the number of Filipinos who expect their lives to improve have dropped at 38 percent (4 in 10 people), the lowest since the pandemic. Results of the survey revealed that 32 percent expected their lives to remain the same, 16 percent believe their living conditions will worsen, and 14 percent were undecided. It was the lowest since September 2021, where a similar survey showed that 33 percent were "optimists" abou

A female cadet from Batangas has emerged as the top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026, the academy’s 121st graduating batch. Cadet 1CL Christine Kaye Demisana Librada CCAFP of the Philippine Army ranked first among the graduating cadets, becoming only the eighth woman in PMA history to earn the distinction. She also received some of the academy’s highest honors, including the Presidential Saber, Philippine Army Saber, JUSMAG Award

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday assured the public that there is currently no immediate threat to the Philippines despite reports that 38 Filipinos are among the crew members aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean. DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo said the agency is closely coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO) and international authorities as health officials continue to monitor the situat