CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government has intensified its aid and livelihood programs for vulnerable sectors amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Lapu-Lapu City Crisis Management Committee, in its meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, discussed the distribution of assistance to fisherfolk, the proposed food banking program, the proposed economic

MANILA, Philippines – House Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson Terry Ridon said Tuesday the next impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte this Wednesday will be more consequential, as the House Committee on Justice is set to rely primarily on financial documents, tax records, and bank transactions in determining probable cause over allegations of ill-gotten

MANILA, Philippines – As a test of credibility, Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Tuesday urged Vice President Sara Duterte to personally attend the next hearing of the House committee on justice on April 22, take her oath, sign a bank waiver, and directly answer allegations raised by resource person Ramil Madriaga.

MANILA, Philippines—30 years after the toxic mine tailings spill in the rivers of Boac and other towns in Marinduque, the Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation has now deposited fifty million dollars in the escrow account for the rehabilitation of the abandoned mine site. This move was confirmed by former Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco. The amount is

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has signed an administrative order that aims to investigate not only Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, but “everyone” who made threats against the First Family.  In a press conference, Matibag noted that the administrative order was signed “a few days ago” but clarified

MANILA, Philippines — While he was Speaker of the House of Representatives when the 2025 national budget was crafted, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has disputed claims that he interfered in discussions — noting that budget decisions were made just by two officials. According to Romualdez, the two individuals are former Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday said cables used for real-time monitoring data communications at Mayon Volcano were stolen in Albay. According to Phivolcs, the cables were discovered to be cut and stolen during a routine maintenance activity by Mayon Volcano Observatory personnel at the Ligao Observation Station

MANILA, Philippines — Human rights watchdog Amnesty International Philippines (AIPh) warned that the country stands at a “critical crossroad,” calling on the government to act with urgency amid mounting concerns over shrinking civic space, persistent red-tagging, arrests of protesters, and the killing of journalists. “The Philippines stands at a critical crossroad. Democratic institutions are being

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co will be included in the “main case” of plunder being built against former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Tuesday. Once he returns to the Philippines, Co will have to answer questions on whether or not he will

MANILA, Philippines — Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged the Office of the Ombudsman to not single him out in the flood control controversy, saying investigators should pursue other leads and not focus solely on him amid furor over alleged involvement in the corruption scheme. In a video statement, Romualdez said he was breaking his silence