Inihayag ni Claire Castro, Palace Press Officer at PCO Usec., sa isang press briefing sa Cebu noong Miyerkoles, Mayo 6, ang mga larawang umano’y nagpapakita ng ugnayan ng naarestong PGMN founder na si Franco Mabanta sa ilang kilalang personalidad sa politika. Ayon sa presentasyon, kabilang sa mga larawang ipinakita ang pagkakasama ni Mabanta kina dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, Bise Presidente Sara Duterte, at dating Presidential Spokesperson na si Harry Roque. Samantala, k

Social media personality and vlogger Franco Mabanta was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, May 5, for his alleged involvement in a ₱350 million extortion plot targeting former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into an alleged plot to blackmail Romualdez over issues linked to a flood control project. Authorities stated that the group demanded the multimillion-peso sum in exchange for suppressing videos they claim

Nagsama-sama sa kilos-protesta ang mga miyembro ng PAMALAKAYA, mga mangingisda, at mamamayang naninirahan sa baybay-dagat ng Bacoor City para tutulan ang nakaambang demolisyon ng mahigit 100 kabahayan sa Barangay Talaba II kaugnay ng reclamation project sa Manila Bay, isang isyung matagal nang pinagtatalunan dahil sa epekto nito sa kabuhayan at kalikasan. Ayon sa mga mangingisda, apektado ng 420-ektaryang reclamation project na inuugnay sa Frabelle Fishing Corporation, na pag

Vice President Sara Duterte's legal counsel denied the claims of Ramil Madriaga that he is her bagman and he had worked with her since she was the Davao City Mayor, May 4, 2026. On Madriaga's counter-affidavit over the 340-page complaint-affidavit for perjury Sara filed against him, Attorney Salvador Paolo Penelo Jr. said that they were given the opportunity to answer Madriaga's claim, and insisted that he was lying. “Imposible yung mga ipinapatarang ni Ramil Madriaga laban

The legal counsel of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, On Monday denied allegations that the couple spent P6.7 billion in suspicious and covered transactions. Carpio's counsel Atty. Peter Paul Danao in a press briefing said that Carpio rejected the information presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) during a House justice committee hearing on April 22. "Atty. Carpio said that the '6 billion is fake and a blatant lie," Danao said, clai

Mariing kinondena ng mga organisasyon ng magsasaka at mangingisda ang pagtanggi ni Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. na muling buksan ang usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng pamahalaan at ng National Democratic Front of the Philippines, na itinuturing nilang palatandaan ng kakulangan ng seryosong hakbang tungo sa pangmatagalang kaayusan. Iginiit ng Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) na malayo sa aktuwal na kalagayan ng mga Pilipino ang pahayag na maayos ang sitwasyon

The House Committee on Justice on Monday unanimously approved the committee report and resolution containing the Articles of Impeachment against Sara Duterte, with 55 out of 55 members voting in favor, according to lawmakers. The approval follows the panel’s earlier finding of probable cause to impeach Duterte, which was also backed unanimously during previous hearings. With the committee report now approved, the Articles of Impeachment will be transmitted to the House plenar

Umabot sa 21 impormante ang ginawaran ng kabuuang mahigit ₱4 milyong cash reward ng Philippine National Police (PNP) nitong Lunes, May 4, bilang pagkilala sa kanilang mahalagang ambag sa mga operasyon laban sa krimen. Ayon sa ulat, isang impormante ang tumanggap ng pinakamalaking insentibo na nagkakahalaga ng ₱1 milyon matapos tumulong sa matagumpay na pag-aresto noong Oktubre 1, 2025, sa isang suspek na nahaharap sa 54 na bilang ng paglabag sa Terrorism Financing and Suppres

Boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao is set to be inducted into the U.S. National Boxing Hall of Fame in April 2027, adding another milestone to his storied career. The announcement was made during the Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night in Manila, where organizers confirmed that Pacquiao will join the roster of honorees recognized for their contributions to boxing in the United States. The induction ceremony is expected to take place in Los Angeles, California. Pacquiao,

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting flights near Mayon Volcano as volcanic activity continues to pose risks to aviation safety. Under the advisory, aircraft are barred from flying within the vicinity of the volcano, with restrictions typically covering airspace from the surface up to around 11,000 feet to avoid hazards from ash emissions and possible eruptions. CAAP said the measure is a precaution to protec

Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to travel abroad from May 2 to May 15 after Malacañang approved her request for a five-country trip, though her actual departure remains unconfirmed. The Office of the President granted Duterte travel authority covering visits to the Netherlands, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The approval came after Duterte adjusted her earlier travel dates due to delays in securing clearance. With the authority now issued, she

Nagsagawa ng matapang na aksyon si Dadah Kiram Ismula, isang kongresista ng Akbayan party-list, matapos pangunahan ang kauna-unahang jetski flag ride patungong Pag-asa Cay 2 upang itanim ang watawat ng Pilipinas, sa gitna ng presensya ng mga barko ng China sa West Philippine Sea. Bahagi ang hakbang ng “Atin Ito” civilian mission, na layong igiit ang soberanya ng bansa sa pinagtatalunang karagatan sa pamamagitan ng mapayapang civilian-led initiatives. Matagumpay nilang naisaga

The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 39 found Eduardo Corda, a member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), guilty of violating the Public Assembly Act during the 2024 police operations against KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a seven-page decision dated April 23, Presiding Judge Juvenal Bella sentenced Corda to four months of imprisonment. The court ruled that Corda violated Section 13(a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 880, also known as the Public Assembly Act of 1985.

Naglunsad ng high alert ang Philippine Red Cross (PRC) habang mahigpit na mino-monitor ang dalawang aktibong bulkan sa bansa na Mayon sa Albay at Kanlaon sa Negros Island, kasunod ng naitalang pagtaas ng aktibidad at banta ng pagsabog. Sa Mayon, naobserbahan ang paglabas ng volcanic ash, lava, at pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) nitong Sabado, Mayo 2, kasabay ng pag-abot ng lava flow sa humigit-kumulang 3.8 kilometro sa mga dalisdis ng bulkan. Ayon sa PRC, nasaksihan ang p

A proposed ordinance in Baguio City aims to eliminate political involvement in distributing government aid by prohibiting officials from taking part and removing personal branding from assistance programs. Councilor Yuri Weygan introduced the measure titled “Baguio City Aid Without Politics,” which aims to prohibit public officials from taking part in distributing financial assistance, subsidies, and relief goods, ensuring that all forms of government aid are not under any pu

Arestado sa Pilipinas ang 69-anyos na Amerikanong pugante na si Young Tom Talmadge matapos maiugnay sa isang kaso ng pagdukot at pang-aabuso sa isang batang babae sa Florida noong 1989 sa pamamagitan ng DNA evidence. Ayon sa Bureau of Immigration (BI), nadakip si Talmadge noong Abril 23 sa General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite sa tulong ng impormasyon mula sa US Homeland Security Investigations. Kinumpirma naman ng Florida Department of Law Enforcement ang DNA match na naging susi

Marcos para pondohan ang mga programang tutugon sa epekto ng krisis sa Middle East, kabilang ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at mga pangunahing bilihin. Ayon kay Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran, ang naturang halaga ay paunang pagtataya pa lamang at maaari pang magbago depende sa magiging pangangailangan at kakayahan ng mga ahensiya ng gobyerno na mag-realign ng kanilang pondo. Ang UPLIFT o Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport ay inilunsad bi

Nanawagan si Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste sa pagbibitiw ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto sa gitna ng ginanap na Labor Day protest rally sa Welcome Rotunda nitong Mayo 1. Sa kanyang talumpati sa harap ng mga manggagawa at militanteng grupo, binigyang-diin ni Leviste ang pangangailangan umano ng pananagutan mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno kaugnay ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin, langis, at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan. Ayon kay Leviste, nararapat umano

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Department of Education's (DepEd) efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country's education system, seeking to address issues faced by faculty and students daily. "These [initiatives] are not one-off solutions. We are building systems that will last, improve over time, and directly support our classrooms," Angara said at the 2026 National Innovation Day on Wednesday. Angara underscored that DepEd's AI initia

The Philippines has slightly improved its standing in global press freedom rankings, moving up to 114th place in 2026 from 116th last year, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Despite the modest gain, RSF emphasized that the country remains in the lower half of 180 nations assessed and continues to be considered a high-risk environment for journalists. The Philippines posted a lower overall score of 46.97 this year, down from 49.57 in 2025, reflecting ongoing challe