Daily Tribune (Philippines)
ICC debunks Bato warrant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) shot down reports, which resurfaced on Saturday, saying that an arrest warrant has been issued for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa over crimes against humanity allegations linked to the Duterte administration’s...
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ASEAN goes on offensive
MACTAN, Cebu — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders are moving toward a regional fuel reserve system and a Philippinebased maritime center as the bloc scrambles to manage the fallout from the Middle East conflict, rising oil prices,...
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GUNFIGHT AT BATANGAS CORRAL
Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste on Wednesday escalated his public feud with Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, flatly denying allegations that he offered bribes, operated troll farms and spread disinformation, while challenging the Palace...
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Erice: Flood control ‘whole of gov’t’ op
The multibillion-peso flood control corruption scheme was carried out under a “whole of government” approach involving coordination among the Executive, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, according to Caloocan 2nd District Representative...
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RECTO ACCUSES LEVISTE OF BRIBERY, P24-B ‘SCAM’
Executive Secretary ralph recto on Tuesday pushed back against the barrage of allegations of Batangas rep. Leandro Leviste, whom he accused of spreading falsehoods and attempting to manipulate political outcomes through bribery and...
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Batangas solon drags Recto into flood-control scandal
Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste on Monday escalated his attack against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, alleging the Palace official is tied to a lawmaker at the center of a multibillion-peso public works controversy. In a series of social...
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‘Impeach Sara, oust marcos!’
a protest march along ayala avenue on Sunday turned into a broader indictment of the country’s political accountability mechanisms, as demonstrators demanded the impeachment of Vice president Sara duterte and another group questioned the swift...
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June impeach trial brews
June, usually the start of the typhoon season, will also likely be the start of a political tempest with the opening of the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — despite moves to immediately convene the Senate as an impeachment...
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Battle royale, good to go VP Sara ready for all possibilities
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte, on one side, and the House majority who pressed for her impeachment, on the other, are gearing up for a landmark battle to convince members of the Senate court to vote their way as the transmittal of the...
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EU ENVOYS JUNK CO BANDWAGON
european diplomats are not playing along with the Palace’s wild goose chase after fugitive former Ako bicol Partylist representative Zaldy Co, on the heels of the failure of a high-level delegation led by Justice secretary Fredderick Vida to bring Co...
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Doubts raised: Did Co get outside help?
The Philippine government’s failure to bring back former ako Bicol Partylist Representative elizaldy “Zaldy” Co is raising questions over possible lapses in coordination with other countries and whether the fugitive lawmaker is receiving assistance to...
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Co slips through porous EuropE
Former ako Bicol Partylist Representative Zaldy Co has slipped out of Czech custody and is now believed to be moving quietly across europe’s open borders, exposing how little control Manila has once a fugitive enters the Schengen maze. Justice...
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How did he get in?
A shooting at a high-profile gala attended by President Donald Trump has raised questions over security arrangements after an armed suspect was able to enter and move within the hotel where senior US officials were gathered. Authorities identified the...
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Sara damned herself with threat video, says Ridon
The video recording of Vice President Sara duterte allegedly threatening high-ranking officials would be sufficient to prove that the remarks were intentional, even without additional evidence from the national Bureau of investigation (NBI), according...
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Say ‘I am sorry,’ Marcos urged
Amid Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida’s declaration in Prague that it was “possible” that former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co was no longer within the Czech Republic’s jurisdiction, critics of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are...
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NO RETRIEVAL OF CO, JUST PRAGUE JUNKET
The large contingent sent to fetch fugitive legislator Zaldy Co in Prague failed to impress critics, who said the trip was either unnecessary or amounted to a junket, using the unlikely repatriation of the former House appropriations chair as...
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NEXT, MARTIN’S ARREST AFTER HDO?
Former House speaker Martin romualdez pushed back on Thursday against what his camp described as an attempt to paint him as a flight risk, after the sandiganbayan issued a hold departure order (Hdo) as requested by the ombudsman. The anti-graft...
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ICC asserts jurisdiction over Duterte case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals Chamber on Wednesday dismissed former Philippine President Rodrigo duterte’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction, effectively clearing the way for the continuation of the proceedings against him over...
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Martin: ‘i won’t fall alone’
Former House Speaker Martin romualdez decried on Tuesday being turned into a “fall guy,” even as ombudsman Jesus crispin “Boying” remulla denied his request to travel to Singapore for a medical checkup following a recent angioplasty. remulla openly...
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Zaldy may be deported — to Portugal
While legal luminaries debate the likely fate of fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, complex geopolitical realities militate against his early return. A seasoned jurist raised the possibility that, once the country of origin — the Czech Republic...
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Lacson prosecutes, Marcoleta defends?
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stirred fresh intrigue in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara duterte when he quipped that Senator Rodante Marcoleta could “join her defense team.” The jab came with an edge: If...
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SKEPTICISM SWIRLS OVER PRAGUE
Two days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reported the arrest of former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co on social media posts on the evening of 16 April, the government has not presented any visual proof of the incident. The lack of...
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CO’S ARREST PUTS HEAT ON MARCOS
If a person possesses multiple nationalities in a third state, the third state considers that person a citizen or a national of only one state that is closest to them, which is the philippines. Former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. elizaldy “Zaldy” Co’s...
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ZALDY CO NABBED ENTERING PRAGUE
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed late Thursday the arrest in Prague of fugitive former ako Bicol party-list rep. Zaldy Co after he allegedly crossed into the Czech republic illegally. “Zaldy Co had been caught,” Marcos said in Filipino in a...
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Año resigns, ending DU30 Cabinet line
the last holdout from the Cabinet of former president Rodrigo duterte, national Security Adviser eduardo Año, has stepped down. Malacañang on Wednesday announced the resignation of Año, who was duterte’s interior and Local government...
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OUST VP SPARKS FUROR
Tensions flared in the opening of the House Justice Committee’s “clarificatory” hearing on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday when Sagip Partylist Rep. Rodante Marcoleta challenged the supplemental affidavit of detained witness...
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U.S. blockade of Hormuz sparks oil shock fears
The United States has begun a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in global maritime tensions that could disrupt one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on last...
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Fuel relief may come slowly — even after truce
Prices of petroleum products in the Philippines are unlikely to drop immediately despite a conditional two-week ceasefire among the united States, Israel and Iran, experts said Wednesday. dr. Renato de Castro, an international relations expert, said...
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SC TOLD: UA STEALS FILIPINOS’ FUTURE
the Supreme court heard pointed arguments on tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (Ua) in the national budget. appearing as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in consolidated petitions challenging the 2026 general...
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Plunder charges set for Romualdez, Escudero
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said former House Speaker Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero will soon face a plunder case linked to the preparation of the national budget and alleged...
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CIa ruse, firepower save downed U.S. pilot
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (easter Sunday in Manila) declared both american airmen downed inside Iran “safe and sound” after a high-risk rescue operation shaped by a covert CIa deception campaign, heavy firefights, drone cover and the...
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NAIA mishap recalls bollard debacle
The Senate Committee on Public Services is weighing an investigation into the integrity of the ongoing rehabilitation of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, following a second major incident at the facility within a year. The airport...
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‘Stations’ of the cross
Safety, security and sublime patience cross paths in the metro’s main bus terminals. Among the scenes captured on Holy Wednesday, 1 April, the National Capital Regional Command with its K9 dogs inspect luggage at provincial bus terminals in Quezon City...
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‘YOUR LEGACY IS YOUR CORRUPTION’
Davao city rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte didn’t hold back on tuesday, taking a hard swipe at President ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. over what he said was the latter’s concern about his “legacy” at a time filipinos are dealing with rising costs and a...
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Few ships, 12-hour hell: Fuel crisis hits ports
Tens of thousands of Holy Week travelers were met with long delays and confusion at the Lucena Port, with some waiting for up to 12 hours, as vessel sailings dropped by about 10 percent due to rising fuel costs and the controversial “palit-barko”...
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Mindoro caves reveal life of early settlers
(Last of Two Parts) (The first part traced how early Filipinos crossed seas, the second turns inland — into caves and rock shelters that reveal how they lived, adapted and endured in Mindoro for tens of thousands of years.) Dr. Alfred F. Pawlik led...
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SB19 defines chapter of growth and reinvention
P-Pop powerhouse SB19 is closing one chapter and fearlessly stepping into another with the release of their ambitious sophomore album, Wakas at Simula. Spanning 24 tracks, the project serves both as a reflection of the group’s journey and a launchpad...
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Rich tax pushed amid failed ‘ayuda’
“Tax the rich,” progressive groups challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., criticizing what they described as the government’s ineffective response to the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict on commodity prices, particularly fuel. Lawmakers...
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MARCOS TAKES HEAT OVER ‘CARTELIZED’ OIL PRICING
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday faced mounting pressure to take over the operations of local oil companies amid accusations of “cartelized” pump pricing, with fuel costs breaching P100 per liter in a deepening energy crisis. The pressure...
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Pump prices may drop as BBM signs tax law
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure suspending the collection of excise taxes on fuel products, granting the government a flexible mechanism to help bring down pump prices and shield consumers from the impact of...
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PALACE CAVES AMID SENATE FUROR
Malacañang on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency, just hours after senators sharply criticized the government’s handling — and apparent downplaying — of the looming oil crisis. Through Executive Order 110, President Ferdinand Marcos...
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Palace insists: No oil crisis, as diesel nears P130/ liter
Amid the successive big-time fuel price hikes squeezing motorists and commuters, Malacañang on Monday maintained that the country is not in an oil crisis, stressing that the fuel supply remains sufficient despite global tensions rattling...
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Impeach dismissal dangled Sara’s way
Vice President Sara Duterte was told she could still secure a possible dismissal of the impeachment complaints against her if she attends the House Committee on Justice hearing on 25 March and presents her defense, a key lawmaker said. Committee chair...
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Ammo hub puts pinoys in line of fire
Marcos acknowledged concerns that the facility could provoke China, which has been assertive in the West Philippine Sea, but he emphasized the priority is safeguarding the country. The United States is seeking to increase the Philippines’ stake in the...
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GOV’T WARNED VS WAGE HIKE
With the administration resorting to populist measures in response to the crippling effects of the Middle East conflict, economists warned the government against giving in to the clamor for a wage increase, which they explained would only worsen the...
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BBM’S FARE FREEZE ANGERS PUV DRIVERS
Transport groups on Thursday expressed deep dismay over president Ferdinand “bongbong” Marcos jr.’s suspension of the fare hike, warning
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Gov’t only delaying inevitable — experts
The measures the government has taken can only delay the inevitable increase in the prices of basic commodities, even with Congress granting extra powers to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Philippine Association of Supermarkets Inc. president Carlos...
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Fare hikes fall short; drivers’ strike looms
Drivers and transport operators on Tuesday said a newly approved fare increase for public utility vehicles (PuVs) is not enough to offset rising fuel costs, as authorities brace for a nationwide transport strike on 19 March. The Land Transportation
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BBM’s ratings in the red on high prices, weak peso
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval rating remains in negative territory and, much like the sliding peso — which is trading at around 59.9 to the US dollar — reflects eroding confidence as Filipinos grapple with a weaker currency and...
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Leviste buys house where Rizal stayed in Germany
Batangas 1st district representative leandro leviste has acquired a house in Wilhelmsfeld, germany, where national hero Jose rizal once lived while working on portions of the manuscript of his novel Noli Me Tangere. leviste confirmed the acquisition...
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Marcos quizzed: ‘Who bears crisis?’
Malacañang has convened oil industry executives to finalize plans to ensure a steady fuel supply and protect consumers from excessive price hikes, after it was roundly censured for lacking the will and resolve to fully respond to the crisis resulting...
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WATER BILLS, FARES ADD TO PRICE PAIN
Households face a cascade of price hikes, with increases in fuel, electricity, water, and transport fares expected as early as next month, driven partly by the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict and the weakening peso.
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FRASCO GIVEN GRACEFUL EXIT
TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT REPLACING FRASCO MIDWAY THROUGH KEY TOURISM ENGAGEMENTS TIED TO THE HOSTING BY THE COUNTRY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS SUMMITS. Ahead of an expected Cabinet revamp likely to be announced...
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Marcos-Kakampink ‘alliance’ sparks ‘kiss of death’ debate
A growing chorus of voices from across the political spectrum is weighing in on a provocative idea now circulating in Manila’s backrooms and talk shows: A possible alliance between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and segments of the opposition,...
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WARDEN ‘HUNTING’ TRIBUNE SOURCES ON REVILLA PERKS
A case of shooting the messenger? Quezon City Jail Warden Col. Maria Lourdes Pacion is reportedly trying to smoke out the persons who leaked information to DAILY TRIBUNE on the alleged preferential treatment given to former Senator Ramon “Bong”...
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Oilmaggedon: Marcos seeks emergency powers
Motorists and consumers are bracing for a shock at the pumps, with oil prices set to rise by as much as P24 per liter starting Tuesday — threatening to push inflation higher and further strain household budgets already stretched by global tensions. As...
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Why homes beside railways must go
For more than a decade, Filipinos laughed at the misadventures of the Kosme family in the television sitcom Home Along Da Riles, where the late comedian Dolphy played a father raising his children in a shanty beside a railway track. The show turned...
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Long wait for tomorrow’s railway
Steel-reinforced columns now stand where century-old tracks of the old Philippine National Railways once transported generations of Filipino commuters. The government shut down the country’s main commuter railway in March 2024 to make
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BRACE FOR TWIN POWER, FUEL BLOWS
Fuel retailers are bracing for a potential shock at the pumps next week, with industry stakeholders pointing to diesel prices rising by P20 per liter and gasoline climbing close to P10 per liter. The estimates are circulating among oil players as...
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‘BRAVE 18’ DEFIANT AMID FLOODGATE RAPS
A group of 18 individuals identifying themselves as former marines on Thursday insisted they were not aligned with any political camp as they stood by their allegations of massive flood control fund kickbacks during a press conference with former...
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ME war may jolt electricity bills
The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity rates. Anticipating the fallout, authorities are weighing measures to cushion the impact of the widening conflict, including adjustments to...
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Phl urges gulf ceasefire as OfWs face exit WOes
president ferdinand Marcos Jr. appealed Tuesday for a ceasefire in the widening Middle east conflict as more than 1,400 filipinos have sought repatriation amid the closed airspace and the active combat zones complicating evacuation efforts. “let me do...
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Defense: Direct link not established Prosecutors are selective in gathering evidence
The contending legal camps in the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings each expressed confidence the judges would rule in their favor within 60 days, but the defense team held that the evidence presented was selective and thus weak, not...
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‘NO SMOKING GUN VS DIGONG’ AT ICC
The defense of former President rodrigo duterte pushed back Thursday against the imputations of International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors that he ordered police to kill alleged drug dealers regardless of whether they resisted arrest, asserting...
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Malacañang: Fake news; Imee urges Senate probe
Facing another political storm, Malacañang on Wednesday vehemently denied allegations that P805 billion in kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects were funneled to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., other top officials, and even International...
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18 EX-MARINES EXPOSE P805-B CASH RUN; MARCOS NAMED
President ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday was accused of being the “mastermind” of a multibillion-peso corruption scheme where members of the Philippine Marine Corps were used to deliver suitcases of cash to politicians — including investigators of the...
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ICC pre-trial: Prosecutors, defense clash over Duterte
The confirmation of charges hearing for former President Rodrigo Duterte opened Monday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, with prosecutors and defense lawyers clashing over his war on drugs as judges decide whether he should face...
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ICC shuts door on Rody family visits
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has barred in-person family visits for former President Rodrigo Duterte as his confirmation of charges hearing starts, leaving the 80-year-old detainee to face a crucial stage of the case without seeing relatives,...
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‘Until She Remembers’: Brillante Mendoza’s most cohesive work in years
Brillante Mendoza is the only director whose filmography I have consistently followed. In the late 2000s, the Cannes-winning director produced films that thrilled me with their cinéma vérité style, sharp social commentary, and stark realism about the...
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Matibag takes oath
Matibag takes oath Lawyer Melvin Matibag (right) is sworn in as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation on Friday, 20 February, in Malacañang Palace, by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Director Matibag was secretary general of PDP...
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