MANILA, Philippines — A Palace official on Wednesday expressed hope that the Senate will take notice of some business organizations’ call to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The push to expedite the impeachment process is reportedly meant to preserve the country’s economic stability and sustain the investors’ confidence. READ: Another business

MANILA, Philippines — None of the lawmakers from the House of Representatives of the 19th Congress were stranded in Israel, House spokesperson Princess Abante confirmed on Wednesday. “As far as I know, no members of the 19th Congress are in Israel now.  Following the statement of the Secretary General, I think there are some who

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is improving efforts to mitigate flooding during the rainy season, a Palace official said on Wednesday. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said flood control projects are ongoing in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Marcos vetoes flood

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday instructed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure confiscated illegal drugs do not find their way back into the market. The President made this statement during Part 2 of the BBM Podcast Episode 2, when asked about his marching orders

MANILA, Philippines — As the rainy season persists in the country, over 50,000 fisherfolk in Zambales and Cavite are “reeling from the loss of daily income.” This situation was relayed by the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) in a statement on Wednesday. Based on Pamalakaya’s initial monitoring, the livelihood of

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Marcos: No mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos in Israel, Iran amid strikes Seventeen Filipino local government officials, including mayors, are stranded in Israel after the country closed its airspace and airports due to Iran’s retaliatory air raids, Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss confirmed on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Amending the 1987 Constitution might be necessary to prevent confusion in future impeachment proceedings, former Senate President and now Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with INQUIRER.net, Enrile noted that the confusion delaying Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could have been avoided if certain provisions

MANILA, Philippines — Detained former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves is now recuperating after undergoing an appendectomy on Wednesday, said his legal counsel. Teves’ lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio issued the update on the expelled lawmaker’s health after he underwent surgery at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in the wee hours of Wednesday. Appendectomy

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he shares the frustration of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada over the failure of the Senior High School (SHS) level under the K-12 program to deliver its expected outcomes. In Part 2 of the BBM Podcast Episode 2, Marcos expressed dismay that the program,

MANILA, Philippines — Santa Cruz, Laguna Mayor Edgar San Luis announced on Wednesday morning that classes at all levels in public and private schools in the town are suspended due to an alleged bomb threat. “Today, a message is circulating on social media regarding an alleged bomb threat to our town,” San Luis said on