MANILA, Philippines — The request for protective custody for Ramil Madriaga, former aide to Vice President Sara Duterte, arises from his fear that former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. may want him dead, Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno said Wednesday. Speaking at the House Committee on Justice hearing on Duterte’s impeachment complaints, Diokno reiterated his motion
Read More »DSWD issues warning vs text scams posing as cash aid rollout
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issued a warning to the public to take caution against text scams posing as the agency delivering the P5,000 cash aid for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. “Because of the continuous payout of cash relief assistance by the DSWD, scammers are everywhere again,” the
Read More »President Bongbong Marcos Will Sign Bill Suspending Fuel Excise Tax
President Bongbong Marcos said he would sign the bill into law. President Bongbong Marcos will sign into law a bill that would allow the government to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel. To cushion the effects of the tensions in the Middle East, particularly on oil prices, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will sign ... Read more
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Read More »Archbishop Abet mandates prayer amid Iran war, rising prices
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has released an oratio imperata or mandatory prayer for peace and for solidarity with the poor as wars rage and economies suffer in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Read More »LCPO cop faces attempted murder raps over cemetery shooting
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has formally filed a case of attempted murder before the Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor’s Office against a policeman involved in a shooting incident inside a private cemetery in Sitio Soong 1, Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday morning, March 23, 2026. The LCPO identified the suspect
Read More »Which modified mufflers are allowed? LTO-7 sets new rules
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Riders using modified or aftermarket motorcycle mufflers may soon get clearer guidance, with the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) confirming that certain modifications will be allowed. They do need to meet specific standards on noise and equipment. The clarification comes as LTO-7 prepares to release updated guidelines following mounting
Read More »Marcos signs law suspending fuel excise tax
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law a bill authorizing him to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, as the country continues to feel the impact of rising oil prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Republic Act No. 12316 states that the sitting president, upon the
Read More »Luistro stands by ‘mini trial’ term for Sara Duterte impeach hearings
MANILA, Philippines — “No regrets.” This was the response of Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro when pressed if she regretted using the term “mini trial” to refer to the “hearing proper” of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Duterte’s camp zeroed in on her “mini trial” remarks as a reason not to attend the proceedings,
Read More »INQToday: Duterte impeachment: House panel subpoenas threat probe record, SALNs
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: House panel subpoenas VP Sara SALNs, threat probe record The House of Representatives’ committee on justice has issued a subpoena for records of the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s threats against ranking officials and her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) from 2007. At
Read More »House panel asks PSA to verify OVP, DepEd secret fund beneficiaries
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has been asked to verify its reports on the lack of records for some individuals who allegedly received confidential funds (CF) from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education. During Wednesday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima
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