Tue, Oct 27, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called out the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) after an unscheduled power outage hit the city during the turnover of a P12-million Department of Health (DOH) Super Health Center in Barangay Laligan here on Monday, October 26. The brownou

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) has reaffirmed its commitment to comply with the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, which prohibits hospitals from requiring deposits before providing basic emergency care to patients in emergency or serious condition. TMC Clark serves as the official medical facility an

BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to audit government appropriations following the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring provisions of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets unconstitutional. Magalong also urged the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct an in

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is pushing for reforms in criminology education and stricter screening of aspiring police officers amid concerns over the character of future law enforcers. Napolcom Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan made the call on Monday during a press briefing foll

MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly did not appear in her 2023 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). In a press briefing on

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes Nov. 9. In a statement issued on Monday, House prosecutor Terry L. Ridon said the properties could be

MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be addressed at the bicameral conference committee. At a press briefing on Monday, Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno and Bataan Rep. Alber

MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M’lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that is kept in the tabernacle. The Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus Parish, in an announcement, expressed profound sorr

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as “a big paradox.” "After hearing all the grievances and problems, you can’t help but ask, ‘Is there still hope for this country?" Lacson said. "On the other hand, after hear

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Classes were suspended Monday at the Bukidnon National High School-Senior High School (BNHS-SHS) campus here due to an alleged violent online threat. Police authorities and education officials placed the BNHS-SHS on high alert following the threat sent by an unidentified user sent to a group

MANILA, Philippines – Endless “thank yous” reverberated at the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he has led since September last year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Lopez as the new chief of t

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because the complainant provided the wrong address, the chief government prosecutor said Monday. “I would have to agree with them t

ILIGAN CITY — College student volunteers from the Higaonon ethnic group in the city brought school supplies, books, clothes, and basic health services to children in remote Sitio Limunsudan, Barangay Rogongon, on Oct. 24, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Month. The outreach activity gathered young people from

MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected “pork,” the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC shared its analysis of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and the House General Appropriations Bill (HGAB) during the Senat

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Mindanao may experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the state weather bureau said. In its 24-hour public weather forecast issued at 4 p.m. on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomica

MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares for the looming strong El Niño conditions that may extend into the first semester of 2027, the company continues to strengthen its water supply resilience by leveraging the capacity of its 80-million-liter-per-day (MLD) Calawis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Antipolo City.

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered the preventive suspension of a passenger bus that overturned after colliding with a pickup truck in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, on Oct. 24, leaving 20 passengers injured. The LTFRB in the Ilocos Region said the suspension too

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday said it junked the move of special prosecutors to ask its member, Associate Justice Ronald Moreno, to voluntarily inhibit from the malversation case trial of former Sen. Bong Revilla over alleged bias. Revilla faces a malversation of public funds case for

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday reminded drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to ensure their units are roadworthy and comply with regulatory requirements ahead of the expected influx of passengers during All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, or Undas. The LTO condu

LUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay's water level continues to decline due to prevailing dry conditions associated with El Niño, falling to 12.08 meters on Monday, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). In an advisory, the LLDA said the lake’s water level was down from 12.18 meters recorded on Oct. 21. The

CITY OF MALOLOS—Bulacan’s agriculture sector needs P500 million to mitigate the effects and anticipated damages of a Super El Niño on the province's farmlands, according to Bulacan experts in a report. Gloria Carillo, Bulacan agriculture officer, asked for the allotment of P511,909,400 to cushion the brunt of El Niño o

MANILA, Philippines – The Isabela State University (ISU) – Echague reminded its constituents that vaping inside the campus is strictly prohibited. “Violations of this policy are classified as major offenses and may result in disciplinary actions as outlined in the University Student Manual,” the Office of Student Affai

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday said she will become bolder in defending the Marcos administration from fake news peddlers and destabilizers. She made the remarks following Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Lino Cayeteno’s support of her “combative style” in defendin

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not order the P50-million bounty for the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, which the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) issued under their mandates, the Palace said Monday. According to Palace Pre

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive proactive guidelines to help schools prepare for a strong to very strong El Niño, which the state weather service predicts will persist through mid-2027. “We cannot afford to wait until extreme heat hits before we act. Our plan this year is