Padilla open to 2028 VP bid if asked by ex-President Duterte

Charie Abarca - Reporter 02/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Friday said he is open to running for vice president in the 2028 elections as the running mate of Vice President Sara Duterte, but only if former President Rodrigo Duterte…

Robredo-Tulfo in 2028? ‘I’m tired’, says Erwin

Charie Abarca - Reporter 02/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Thursday dismissed suggestions for him to team up with Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo as vice presidential candidate in the 2028 national elections, saying that he is already tired.  In an ambush…

Legarda says unaware of term-sharing plan for Senate presidency

Charie Abarca - Reporter 02/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda remained tight-lipped on alleged plans to install her as the next Senate chief, saying she was unaware of any term-sharing agreement or similar plans with Senate President Vicente Sotto III. Legarda,…

Pagasa unveils 2026 typhoon names, including ‘Kiyapo’

Charie Abarca - Reporter 01/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Thursday released the names of typhoons expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in 2026. These lists are then rotated over several…

TD Wilma may make landfall in E. Visayas, Dinagat Islands tonight

Charie Abarca - Reporter 12/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Wilma may make its initial landfall or pass close to eastern Visayas or Dinagat Islands on Friday evening or Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In…

Flood control mess: Ex-DPWH Usec Bernardo implicates new names

Charie Abarca - Reporter 11/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo implicated a new mix of senators, former senators, and a sitting secretary in the flood control mess, alleging that the individuals likewise received kickbacks from DPWH…

‘Bato’ dela Rosa turns to faith as reports of ICC arrest warrant looms

Charie Abarca - Reporter 11/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa broke his silence on Thursday by talking about his faith on social media, amid reports of a looming arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). READ:…

P500M-worth of insertion slipped into PNP’s 2025 intel funds

Charie Abarca - Reporter 10/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A staggering P500 million-worth of insertion in the intelligence fund of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for 2025 was made by a person who also “requested 3,000 containers of fish,” according to Interior and…

ICC rejects Rodrigo Duterte interim release bid

Charie Abarca - Reporter 10/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court’s Pre Trial Chamber I rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for interim release.  In a 23-page filing issued on Friday, the chamber noted that it found that Duterte’s detention “remains…

Ghost flood control projects: DPWH confirms some in Bulacan

Charie Abarca - Reporter 08/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan confirmed the existence of “ghost” flood control projects in some districts of Bulacan, saying an investigation into the matter is now underway. At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing…

Filipino tourist in Hong Kong dies after being hit by taxi

Charie Abarca - Reporter 08/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A 35-year-old Filipino tourist died from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Hong Kong, the Philippine Consulate General said Wednesday. “The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong confirms that a 35-year…

Comelec: Marcos to sign law postponing barangay, SK polls to 2026

Charie Abarca - Reporter 08/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign on August 12 a law that will postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled on December 1. “We have been informed by the Palace…

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