Malacañang on Dumanjug’s cellphone ban: Penalty may be unreasonable

Luisa Cabato 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday weighed on the “total ban” on cellphones in Dumanjug, Cebu, saying that while the intention is good, the penalty appears unreasonable. Under the new rule taking effect June 29, any cellphones…

Robin Padilla pushes ‘toughest’ anti-political dynasty bill

Maila Ager 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla urged his fellow lawmakers on Monday to approve his proposed anti-political dynasty bill, calling it the toughest and most wide-ranging version ever introduced in Congress. In a press release, Padilla…

Ex-sheriff punched by Sara Duterte can be forced to testify in trial

John Eric Mendoza 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A House prosecutorial team member on Monday said the Senate as impeachment court can compel the court sheriff who was punched by Vice President Sara Duterte to testify in the trial. Atty. Mae Divinagracia…

Younger suspect in Tacloban school shooting not criminally liable — DSWD

Joey A. Gabieta 06/29/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The younger suspect involved in the shooting incident at the San Jose National High School, which left three dead and 20 injured, cannot be held criminally liable, as the law exempts children below the…

PNP to arrest Bato dela Rosa if he reappears for impeachment trial

Jason Sigales 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday that law enforcement will arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa should he appear at the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “We are mandated to…

Sara Duterte impeach trial: Prosecutors seek leeway to show evidence

Kenneth Christiane Basilio - @inquirerdotnet 06/28/2026

The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial hopes the Senate Impeachment Court will give it leeway to present evidence throughout the proceedings so the public can grasp the weight of the allegations against…

Tacloban school shooting aftermath: Probe of student threats

Joey A. Gabieta - Correspondent / @joeygabietaINQ 06/28/2026

Authorities in Leyte and Northern Samar are investigating alleged student threats against their schools, prompting officials to tighten security following last week’s deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.…

Movement supports Hontiveros presidential bid, starts in Bacolod

Carla P. Gomez - Correspondent / @carlagomezINQ 06/28/2026

Formally kicking off a campaign to support Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ potential presidential bid in the 2028 elections, about 3,000 Negrenses on Sunday (June 28) launched the “Risa Na” movement.…

VP Sara, others face cases; Archbishop Uy bats for justice

Ian Peter Guanzon 06/28/2026

Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy urged Filipinos to choose truth, integrity, and justice as the country faces renewed calls for accountability involving public officials.…

Hayco lauds Gregorio’s leadership, cites PH Sports Hall of Fame as legacy

Glendale G. Rosal 06/27/2026

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Edward Hayco hailed PSC Chairman Patrick "Pato" Gregorio for his transformative leadership, citing the establishment of the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame as one of the lasting legacies of his administration.…

VP Sara’s kill threat vs PBBM not protected by free speech — prosecution

Jose Cielito Reganit 06/27/2026

MANILA – The House prosecution panel on Saturday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte’s argument that her alleged death threats against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. are covered by free speech, countering that no constitutional right is absolute…

Tacloban school shooting makes talks on terror grooming urgent —NTF-ELCAC

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 06/27/2026

The June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City where three students were killed and 20 others were injured underscored the need for continued national discussion on terror grooming, radicalization and violent extremism, a ranking official of…

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