MANILA – The Philippines was named as the world’s No. 1 retirement destination for 2026 by the Expatriate Group, an addition to its list of accolades affirming its appeal as a destination for expats. The country ranked first as the best country to retire to in 2026, scoring 78 out of 100, in the group’s latest

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel and the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday took another step toward the July 6 start of her impeachment trial despite heated arguments during their first pretrial conference to agree on the evidence and witnesses to be presented. Spokespersons for the prosecution team said the

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s special session on Wednesday saw a heated debate between Senators Pia Cayetano and Risa Hontiveros over amendments to Republic Act No. 9439, or the antihospital detention law, bringing to mind an earlier encounter between the two lawmakers last month. Cayetano, who authored RA 9439, questioned the amendments put forward by

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday said the Senate spent an estimated P700 million during the 28 days that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano served as Senate President, describing the period as a costly episode marked by political turmoil and legislative paralysis. In a post on X, Lacson said Cayetano’s brief tenure as

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. hinted at possible cases for violation of Republic Act No. 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act in connection with the drowning of Ateneo de Manila men’s basketball team members, Rene Clert Baterbonia, 18, and Divine Adili, 21. In an interview with reporters in Camp

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday refuted the claim of Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has already released a warrant of arrest against Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go. “Don’t believe Pulong. No ICC warrant has come out for anyone yet,” said Trillanes, who was the