Allow Bato dela Rosa to do his work online, says Sen. Padilla

Maila Ager 05/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla said Thursday that as an elected senator, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa should be allowed to perform his work through online participation. Padilla has been vocal in his defense of Dela Rosa’s…

Solon: Right to information, anti-fake news bills will protect people

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 05/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — As concerns loom over the nearing approval of the proposed right-to-information and anti-fake-news bills at the House of Representatives, Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan reassured the public that both measures would protect the people…

Arrest looms as Ombudsman files plunder, graft cases vs Estrada

John Eric Mendoza 05/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman filed plunder and graft cases against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada before the Sandiganbayan on Thursday afternoon, May 28. Consequently, an arrest warrant is expected to be issued against Estrada anytime…

Pagasa: Rainy season is approaching  

Isabel Pechay 05/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the country is now transitioning towards the rainy season. Pagasa, in its latest weather forecast,  said the country may experience more frequent rains and…

From ‘neutral’ to ‘poor’: Marcos net satisfaction rating at -15

Dexter Cabalza 05/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recorded a “poor” net satisfaction rating of -15 in the first quarter of 2026, marking his lowest score since assuming office in 2022, based on the latest survey by…

Flood control: Lacson says charges against senators ‘vindication’ of his report

Keith Clores 05/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson, who once chaired the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), said on Wednesday that the planned filing of charges against senators allegedly involved in the flood control controversy validates the findings of…

Pagasa: Tropical depression approaching PAR may become typhoon 

Isabelle Pechay 05/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A tropical depression (TD) being monitored east of Mindanao may become a typhoon as it moves towards the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) says the…

Nartatez urges Cebu police to act swiftly on car dealer ‘abduction’

Jason Sigales 05/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the Cebu police to expedite their investigation into the alleged abduction of a car dealer. “The PNP is treating this…

Cayetano challenges alleged coup plotters: Show me 13 signatures

Maila Ager 05/26/2026

MANILA,  Philippines— Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he was prepared to administer the oath to his replacement—just show him 13 signatures. Cayetano himself said this on the Senate floor on Monday, as he lamented the lingering…

NBI eyes revocation of Bato Dela Rosa’s gun licenses

Mary Joy Salcedo 05/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will request the Philippine National Police (PNP) to revoke all firearm licenses registered under Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the agency’s director said Monday. This follows NBI Director…

DENR defends cutting of 26,000+ trees for Palawan nickel project

Andrea Gregorio 05/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) defends tree-cutting activities tied to the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan, assuring that strict safeguards, phased implementation, and replacement measures are in place. In a statement…

Some senators express intent to join minority bloc, says Hontiveros

Keith Clores 05/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday said some majority bloc senators have expressed intentions to join the minority, amid whispers of another possible Senate shake-up. At a press conference, Hontiveros was asked if there have…

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