MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives lawmakers were split on the enactment of a law that effectively suspends the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), with Minority members saying that the people would not benefit from this. In a statement on Friday, Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Co said that the basis for the enactment of

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aborted a rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal after Chinese vessels began closing in on the Philippine convoy while it was still about 111 kilometers from the military outpost, with commanders citing the risk of escalation. AFP spokesperson for the West

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law moving the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to November 2028 and extending the term of incumbent officials from four to five years. The extension gives them a longer term of office than other local officials, including mayors, governors and congressmen.  In a

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday issued Executive Order No. 125, which temporarily suspended the excise on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to ease the impact of surging fuel prices on consumers. “The excise taxes on LPG, except when used as raw material for the production of petrochemical products or used

MANILA, Philippines — Petitions challenging the Senate impeachment court’s decision to reduce the number of votes needed to convict — or acquit — Vice President Sara Duterte are not yet ripe for the Supreme Court to address since her trial has not yet reached the judgment stage. This was the view shared by a group