MANILA, Philippines — The chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee has withdrawn its invitation to 18 supposed former Marine soldiers and their lawyer Levito Baligod as it is set to resume its inquiry into the flood control scandal on Thursday. On Tuesday, Baligod posted on social media an email sent on Monday by the

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to rule “as early as possible” on the legality of unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), saying a decision would provide crucial guidance before Congress begins deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget. Drilon made the appeal during the third day of oral arguments

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday the 2028 national and local elections will push through despite speculations of a “No-el” (no elections) scenario as it presented the draft for the terms of reference (TOR) for the automated election system, particularly on the use of automated counting machines (ACMs). Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Garbage collection and disposal across the city have been significantly disrupted following the suspended operations of the city’s major landfill, as search and retrieval operations continue for an elderly woman buried in a trash collapse at the site nearly two weeks ago. The suspension has significantly disrupted garbage collection and disposal

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Three fishers from Cebu were rescued off the waters of Sambawan Island in Maripipi, Biliran, after their motorized banca capsized amid rough sea conditions, leaving them stranded at sea for several hours, authorities said on Tuesday, June 2. The fishers, all residents of Daanbantayan, Cebu, were retrieved through a rescue