President Donald Trump delivered a sharp rebuke of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, labeling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” and stating plainly that he is “not a fan.” The remarks sparked widespread international reactions. In an April 12 post on Truth Social, Trump appeared to respond to the pope’s calls for

CAINTA, Rizal — Cebuano rookie guard Gab Cometa made the most of his growing role, delivering an impressive all-around performance to help Basilan open strong in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)  2026 Season on Monday, April 13, at the One Arena. The former St. Benilde Trailblazer standout tallied 19 points, three rebounds, and three

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is exploring a locally operated waste-to-energy (WTE) facility and the possible privatization of garbage trucks, potentially tapping the Ceres bus group to cut ballooning waste costs by as much as 70 percent following the Binaliw landfill disaster. The proposal, outlined by Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña in a recent press

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will not appear at the impeachment hearings before the House of Representatives’ committee on justice, according to her lawyer and defense panel spokesperson, Michael Poa, on Tuesday. In an ambush interview at the Batasang Pambansa complex, Poa said he is attending the hearing as it is a mandatory process,

This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the impeachment. MANILA, Philippines – Ramil Madriaga read his supplemental affidavit on Tuesday as the House Committee on Justice resumed hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

BAGUIO CITY — The site of the explosion along Magsaysay Avenue on Monday has been confirmed as an illegal gambling den, authorities said on Tuesday. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the establishment was operating a “drop ball” game based on a report from the Baguio City Police Office. The incident stemmed from a confrontation involving the

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) has identified the owner of the barge caught carrying P9.5 million worth of allegedly smuggled fuel. “This is a businessman who, based on the information we got, has been engaged in this kind of profiteering or transaction for almost two years already,” HPG

MANILA, Philippines — Retired military generals have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the Office of the Executive Secretary to subject President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to a noninvasive drug test and to disclose the “true state” of his health. The United People’s Initiative (UPI), led by retired Philippine Air Force (PAF) Gen. Romeo Poquiz,

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has allegedly ordered sabotage operations against former Senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, but was “apprehensive” of ordering his assassination due to his military ties. Ramil Madriaga made these revelations on Tuesday as he testified under oath before the House justice panel deliberation on the impeachment complaint against Vice

MANILA, Philippines — More details into his relationship with the Dutertes were revealed by Ramil Madriaga on Tuesday, claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte preferred his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, to succeed him in politics rather than his sons. Madriaga during the hearing of the House of Representatives’ committee on justice read his supplemental affidavit,