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CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will shift to a four-day workweek starting Oct. 5, with employees working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The new schedule will remain in effect until revoked, according to Memorandum Circular No. 31-2026. John Martin, a staff member of the La Union information
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan reminded the Senate on Thursday that it was the same chamber that passed the Safe Spaces Act, after Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a member of the prosecution team was “trying to be cute” while questioning a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Kapunan said
MANILA, Philippines — The trough of Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan, which remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), is expected to bring rain showers over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday, according to the state weather bureau. In its morning weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial said its decision to repeatedly drop witnesses is not a bluff or an attempt to confuse the defense, but part of its continuing assessment of evidence presented to the court. Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said in a press briefing
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will again be enforced on some Metro Manila roads starting Oct. 5, as announced by the local government units (LGUs) of Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Quezon City, San Juan and Valenzuela. Under the policy, video and images taken by closed-circuit television and digital cameras are used to
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has moved closer to passing a bill that restricts those below 18 years old from using social media after approving it on second reading on Wednesday night. Sponsored by Sen. Robinhood Padilla, Senate Bill (SB) No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, seeks to protect children from
MANILA, Philippines — Two Land Registration Authority officials testified on Thursday that properties acquired by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, did not match entries in her statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs), as the impeachment court continued examining her alleged unexplained wealth. The testimony was followed by a clash
MANILA, Philippines — Mary Jane Veloso, the drug trafficking convict who was granted pardon by President Marcos last week, is pushing through with the criminal cases she filed against her illegal recruiters in an effort to clear her name. Released from prison on Sept. 25, she is set to appear in a Nueva Ecija court
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, an arch-critic of the Dutertes, said on Thursday that he would no longer testify against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial to relieve the prosecution panel of the pressure it was under. Lead House prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced in open court that
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The declining output of Benguet’s aging mines is weighing down the province’s economic growth last year, government economists said at a briefing on Wednesday. Benguet is home to the country’s first mining ventures that started during the American colonial era. In 2025, Benguet recorded an economic growth of 3.3 percent, reflecting
When I gas up now, it’s past $6 a gallon for regular gasoline, and if you’re a big rig trucker, diesel is over $9 a gallon in California. When I do my groceries at the Island Pacific supermarket, a pound of bok choy for my pork neck bone sinigang , the same bunch that cost 99 cents before, is $2.99 now, even with my 12% senior citizen discount on Tuesdays. And it’s not just our wallet being emp...
MANILA, Philippines — A House subcommittee of select lawmakers late Thursday increased funding for the local government support fund (LGSF) by an additional P4.091 million in next year’s national budget. As the Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) began deliberations on the proposed amendments to the P7.2-trillion House budget bill, Deputy Speaker Bambi Emano moved to
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Thursday, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the prosecution has decided not to present former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV as a witness. Trillanes later confirmed on social media that he had personally asked Luistro to withdraw his name,
MANILA, Philippines — A special panel of select House lawmakers boosted the Department of Health’s (DOH) assistance program and healthcare infrastructure projects, as legislators aim to lower hospitalization costs and fortify government hospitals across the country. The Budget Amendments Review Sub-committee (BARSc) hiked the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients...
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had sent invitations to Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other individuals whom former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. linked to his “cash delivery” allegations. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said invitations were sent to their respective addresses Thursday. These
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces 2026 Director Elections Results The Manila Times
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has declared alternate work arrangements (work from home) on Friday (Oct. 2) for all teachers in the city in observance of the Family Day and National Teachers Day 2026. Executive Order No 23 issued on Thursday (Oct. 1) by Mayor Julius Parayno says since Monday next week (Oct.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro has launched a donation drive to protect the endangered tamaraw, a wild buffalo endemic to Mindoro. The “Piso Para sa Tamaraw” campaign was launched by the municipal government through its Municipal Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office (MTCAO) and Municipal Environment
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecution counsel and spokesperson Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. on Thursday stopped short of calling the defense’s request for more time to study financial records as a delaying tactic. But he noticed that the move was “obviously” stalling Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. On the 32nd day of Duterte’s trial, the impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas dismissed the allegations linking him to Vice President Sara Duterte’s suitcases of cash that former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claimed he delivered in his sworn affidavit. In his sworn statement submitted to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated Sept. 30, Tupas said that
MANILA, Philippines — The confidentiality provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) became a point of contention in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ahead of the scheduled testimony of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronell Buenaventura. The court tackled the issue after lead defense counsel Atty. Sheila Sison requested that Buenaventura’s appearan...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has tightened measures to prevent the entry and spread of African swine fever (ASF), including a temporary ban on the entry of live pigs for various purposes, according to its information office on Thursday. The measures are contained in Municipal Executive Order
MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s polygraph examination showed “no deception indicated” in his sworn affidavit in connection with the suitcases of cash he delivered to Vice President Sara Duterte. According to the polygraph examination result, the findings of his polygraph showed “no specific physiological reactions indicative of deception.” The examination was
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – This central Pangasinan town has temporarily banned the entry and exit of live pigs and fresh and frozen pork to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Executive Order No. 156 was issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, after isolated ASF cases were detected in six barangays in the town.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday told the public that there is no need to hoard potable water as the government is preparing to prevent a water supply shortage amid the possible impact of a super El Niño. The state weather bureau recently warned that a “very strong El Niño” is likely to emerge between October
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will reveal on Friday, October 2, the contents of his testimony that he would have delivered before the Senate Impeachment Court if he was called as a witness of the prosecution. Trillanes said this in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday. This comes after he
KORONADAL CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, were suspended Thursday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck off the municipality. Mayor Myrna Kapina ordered the suspension through Executive Order No. 040, citing possible structural damage, falling objects, aftershocks, and other earthquake-related hazards that could put
Update at 5:40 P.M. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ended early on Thursday due to concerns raised by her defense team, including the confidentiality of documents submitted by a prosecution witness. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura was scheduled to testify for the prosecution on Thursday in connection
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives and local government units should share the responsibility of protecting children online and offline, with lawmakers strengthening laws to achieve this and local officials implementing those laws. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said in Filipino in his speech on Wednesday at the 2026 League of Municipalities of
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team showed on Thursday that the land purchases of Duterte’s spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio, match those declared in the vice president’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). This, as defense counsel Atty. Lindon Bacquel cross-examined Davao City Register of Deeds IV Kathy Florence Baldonado and
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV revealed that he asked lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro to remove his name from the list of witnesses to be presented by the prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. In a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday, Trillanes said he asked
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected to prevail over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:05 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that heavy rain showers with lightning and strong
MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers urged the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) to prioritize education, government employees, social services, and agriculture as it begins deliberations on amendments to the 2027 national budget bill. The House of Representatives wrapped up its plenary deliberations on the P7.2-trillion budget bill last week. The BARSc, composed of
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision to lower the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace press officer Claire Castro said. At a briefing on Thursday, Castro said the high court
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Prosecution drops Trillanes as witness in Sara Duterte impeachment trial The prosecution withdraws its bid to present former senator Antonio Trillanes IV as its witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Prosecution, defense clash over whether Duterte declared spouse’s 2 properties in SAL...
LUCENA CITY – The local government of Infanta, Quezon has cancelled the business permits of four crushing plants and a mobile crusher following alleged violations of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) permitting requirements. In a report posted on Facebook on Thursday, Infanta officials said the permits were cancelled after the DENR issued a
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Administrative Order No. 50, transferring the management of Mile-Long Property back to the Privatization and Management Office (PMO) to facilitate its disposition and maximize its value. The PMO is an attached agency of the Department of Finance (DOF) that acts as the government’s marketing and disposition arm
THE GOVERNMENT could issue retail dollar bonds (RDBs) domestically this month ahead of a scheduled maturity, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. “It’s possible (in October),” National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza told reporters on the sidelines of an event on Tuesday, adding that they might stick to short-term tenors due to elevated yields. Ms. Almanza said the bonds will likely have a tenor ...
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Register of Deeds lawyer Kathy Baldonado testifies on Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial that none of the properties declared by the vice president in her 2025 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) matches the value of a P6 million property owned by her husband,
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court suspended proceedings in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte until Monday, October 5, amid the defense’s appeal for the deferment of the testimony of an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) witness over confidentiality issues. Impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, October 1, granted the reques...
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. returned control of the Mile Long property in Makati City to the Privatization and Management Office (PMO) from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), with the PMO ordered to work on the site’s immediate disposal. Administrative Order (AO) No. 50, signed on Sept. 30 and posted on the Official Gazette on Thursday, reverts the administration and ...
BEVERAGE MAKERS have inquired with regulators about the possibility of bypassing millers and buying product directly from sugar farmers, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said. “The ones I’ve personally talked to are Coke, Pepsi, almost all of those using re fi ned sugar. They’re all interested in finding a way to buy directly from the farmers,” SRA Administrator Luis Pablo S. Azcona sa...
MANILA, Philippines – Two property registrars testified on Thursday that two parcels of land in the Davao Region purchased by Vice President Sara Duterte’s spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio, were not reflected in the vice president’s statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). Davao City Register of Deeds IV Kathy Florence Baldonado and Samal Deputy
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, who has reclaimed her freedom after being given pardon by President Marcos last week, is pushing through with the criminal cases she filed against her illegal recruiters to clear her name. Veloso, who came to the Department of Justice (DOJ) press conference on Thursday, said that she wants her
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court granted on Thursday the House prosecution panel’s request to subpoena several representatives of banks and insurance companies, as well as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Presiding Senator-Judge Francis Escudero made the ruling after the lead prosecutor, Batangas Rep.
MANILA, Philippines – A bill that restricts minors or those below 18 years old from using social media has been approved on second reading at the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, which seeks to protect children from physical, mental and social harms from social media platforms, was
By Francessca S. Abalos THE SENATE impeachment court’s decision to lower the voting threshold for convicting Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio could make accountability procedurally possible, but analysts said restoring investor confidence would require credible anti-corruption measures and stronger oversight of public spending. “Excluding senators who legally cannot participate can make ...
FORMER Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV will no longer testify on the alleged unexplained wealth of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio, the House of Representatives prosecutors told the Senate impeachment court on Thursday, as property officials cited discrepancies between land records and her asset declarations. Lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville R. Luistro announced the decision t...
THE Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) listed 30 certificates covering P4.355 billion in proposed borrowings by local government units (LGUs) in its August report. Of the total, 26 were new certificates of net debt service ceiling and borrowing capacity, while four were amendments. The certificates covered 24 municipalities, one city, two provinces and three barangays. The largest propos...
THE government is prepared to defend the validity of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) law before the Supreme Court following legal petitions challenging the measure, Malacañang said on Thursday. The Supreme Court directed key government stakeholders, including the Office of the President, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Senate, to respond to petitions filed a...
LUCENA CITY – The Quezon provincial government is using aerial drone technology to gather accurate data for disaster preparedness and manage its natural and agricultural resources. “The drone mapping aims to collect geospatial data and aerial imagery that can serve as a basis for improved planning in agriculture, disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and resource management,”
BREAKING: SC dismisses petition questioning June 3 senate session that installed Gatchalian The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines – The defense team of Sara Duterte insisted on Thursday, October 1, that the Vice President had declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) the two Davao City properties currently being scrutinized by the prosecution in the impeachment trial. “Are you saying that the subject properties are all stated in the SALN of the Vice President? Because it se...
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo has scolded the prosecution for instances where they failed to pique the curiosity of senator-judges, as they supposedly fielded witnesses that are not necessary to Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. During the start of the trial on Thursday, Tulfo asked the prosecution, particularly public prosecutor and Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan
MANILA, Philippines — Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has announced that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV will no longer be presented as witness by the prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. During the trial on Thursday, Luistro informed the Senate impeachment court that they have finally decided to refrain from
MANILA, Philippines — Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores serves as one of the House panel prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Born April 16, 1972, Flores notably serves as the lead prosecutor of the panel on Article III, or Duterte’s alleged bribery of Department of Education (DepEd) officials. READ: Highlights: Day 31 of
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will be reimplemented in the City of Manila, Muntinlupa, City, Parañaque City, Quezon City, San Juan City and Valenzuela City starting Monday, October 5. READ: SC lifts TRO, dismisses 3 petitions vs NCAP Under the reimplementation, the standardized fines will apply under cities covered by the
MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer Kathy Baldonado of the Davao City Register of Deeds takes her oath as a prosecution witness in Article II of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which covers alleged unexplained wealth, false SALNs and business interests. In her offered testimony, Baldonado is expected to testify on a property registered to Duterte’s
Claim: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his son, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, would be jailed if a member of the Duterte family becomes president in 2028 . Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A viral quote card features Remulla’s photo and attributes a supposed September 19, 2026 statement to the ...
