Manila Bulletin
Palace rejects claims Marcos influenced Duterte impeachment as ‘lowest kind of argument'
Insinuating that President Marcos has influence over the impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is the "lowest kind of argument," Malacañang said. The role of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the probe over the alleged death...
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PH, Japan close deal for 5 warships
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines has completed negotiations to acquire five decommissioned Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escort ships, with only administrative requirements left before the...
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VP Sara asks SC to stop impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, July 7, to stop the ongoing trial of her impeachment case by the Senate sitting as Impeachment Court. In an urgent motion and manifestation on two separate pending SC petitions...
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PH Navy's newest landing dock launched in Indonesia
The Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed on Monday, July 6, that the first of its two new landing docks was already launched in Surabaya, Indonesia, bringing the service closer to adding another strategic sealift vessel to its growing fleet under the Armed...
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‘Hindi sila nahiya’: Marcos says flood control probe exposed culture of corruption
Nearly a year after challenging those behind anomalous flood control projects to "have some shame" during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last year, President Marcos said one thing has become painfully clear: Some of them simply did not. In a...
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Marcos secures Canadian investments, energy ties
Fresh Canadian investments and deeper cooperation in mining, critical minerals, and clean energy were secured by President Marcos during his official visit to Vancouver, as the Philippines pushes to position itself as a major player in the global...
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PH, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership
The Philippines and Canada formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Friday, July 3 (Manila time), with the two countries signing a series of agreements covering energy, labor, tourism, and cultural cooperation. The...
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PH economic status rises to upper-middle-income
The Philippines achieved its longstanding goal of attaining uppermiddle-income-country (UMIC) status with a record-high gross national income (GNI) per capita in 2025, an upgrade described by President Marcos as a validation of the economic policies...
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PH, US eye closer ties
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries even closer. Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippinesunited States relations when he formally...
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Show of force by INC
Amultitude of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathered at the People Power Monument in Quezon City on Tuesday, June 30, in a show of force to defend embattled Sen. Rodante Marcoleta after the Office of the Ombudsman announced it would file a plunder...
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No rift between PH, China despite officials' row—palace
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
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Senate eyes shorter VP impeachment trial
FIGHTING CORRUPTION – A protester dons a giant crocodile mask as he joins thousands on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the ‘White Ribbon March’ – a faith-led, anti-corruption rally – at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City. The event brought...
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Marcos orders stronger safety measures to protect students
President Marcos has directed government agencies to strengthen measures aimed at protecting students following a series of violent incidents and accidents involving young Filipinos in recent weeks. In a vlog uploaded to his official social media...
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LESS FLOODING EXPECTED
— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (right) inspects the newly rehabilitated G. Araneta Avenue drainage system in Quezon City with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon (left) and other officials on Friday, June 26, 2026....
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Cops thwart planned school attack in Leyte
Authorities foiled what they described as a supposed copycat of the mass shooting in a Tacloban City high school after police tracked down a 14-yearold female high school student who has been openly making threats on social media against her school in...
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Filipinos unsinkable
The country’s hosting of the inaugural Bingoplus Philippine ADT Open held at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac City not only ushered in a new era in Philippine golf, but also provided a valuable platform for local talents aiming to make their...
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Tacloban school shooting planned
The two juvenile suspects planned the gun attack at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City more than a month before the opening of classes, a police official revealed amid the ongoing investigation to determine the motive behind the rare...
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3 dead, 7 wounded in Tacloban school shooting
Malacañang ordered a thorough investigation into the school shooting incident in Tacloban City on Monday, June 22, which killed three students and wounded seven others. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, director of the Police Regional Office- 8, said...
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FL, sons issue 'executive order' directing PBBM to rest on Father's Day
On Father's Day, President Marcos received an "executive order" from his family, instructing him to rest, not hold stressful meetings, and enjoy a sweet treat. First Lady Liza Marcos and their sons Sandro, Simon, and Vincent gave the President a...
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Recto seeks raise in benefits for paying Philhealth members
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Saturday, June 20, that it has completed a six-day maritime exercise with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States forces in the EWest Philippine Sea (WPS) this week amid the presence of...
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Putin frees 24 jailed Filipinos
President Marcos said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months over immigration issues. The 24 freed Filipinos have been scheduled...
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Marcos, Putin eye broader cooperation in energy, food security, trade
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and investment, with both leaders noting significant untapped potential in Philippine-russia relations...
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Gatchalian sworn in as Senate President; Cayetano concedes
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was sworn in as Senate President on Wednesday, June 17, after 13 senators finally elected him as the chief of the Upper Chamber during the Special Session called for by President Marcos. Completing the 13 votes needed for...
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Full attendance in Senate special session sought; SC asked to nullify June 3 actions
Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian called on all senators to attend the one-day special session scheduled on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. President Marcos had called Congress to convene and act on priority...
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PAGASA urges early preparation amid looming El Niño impacts
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is calling on the public and government agencies to prepare early due to the expected impacts of El Niño in the coming months. PAGASA...
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Infra damage at ₱1B; death toll climbs to 61
Responders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intensified efforts to reach isolated communities in Sarangani and Davao Occidental as the death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim,...
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All isolated barangays in Davao Occidental, Sarangani receive aid
DAVAO CITY – Amid challenges to access in earthquake-hit areas, all isolated barangays in the provinces of Davao Occidental and Sarangani have already received relief aid, according to government agencies. In the first few days after the magnitude-7.8...
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VP Sara rejects call for people power to oust PBBM
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte rejected calls for a people power to remove President Marcos. In an interview with Davao reporters on Friday, June 12, Duterte responded to appeals from retired military officers and various groups for her to...
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31 still missing; Mindanao quake death toll rises to 47
Authorities are focusing on the search, rescue and verification of 31 people who are still on the missing list after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake triggered landslides and structure collapse in Sarangani and nearby areas in Mindanao on Monday, June 8. On...
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Sarangani quake death toll hits 45
National and local response clusters mobilized thousands of personnel, aircraft, and sea vessels to intensify search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations and relief distribution in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim,...
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Sarangani
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said it was verifying reports that at least 19 people died due to a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8. As of 3:30 p.m., the OCD said 16 fatalities were recorded in...
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Controlled AI use OK'D as classes open in public schools
The Department of Education (Deped) will roll out reform programs, including the controlled use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a strong support system for teachers as an estimated 28 million students are expected to troop back to their re
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Philippines, US reaffirm economic, security ties
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P....
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Inflation slows to 6.8% in May
The inflation rate in May eased slightly to 6.8 percent from the more-than-three-year high of 7.2 percent recorded in April, although it remained well above the government’s two- to fourpercent target range for manageable annual price increases. Last...
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Senate splits into two
Despite the current leadership dispute in the Senate, Malacañang said it will recognize the leadership of Senate President pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian. Whatever message Gatchalian relays to Malacañang will be the version it will acknowledge, Palace...
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Senate breaks 2-day session deadlock
After two straight days of cancelled plenary sessions that plunged the Senate into uncertainty, the chamber finally resumed proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, following the unexpected arrival of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero. For much of the...
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Marcos to Deped: Ensure safe, secure learning
While President Marcos said the Department of Education (Deped) “knows perfectly well what to do” in the opening of classes, he instructed them to ensure that learning for students will be uninterrupted. “We no longer need to teach them [Deped and its...
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PH, Vietnam sign 4 agreements
The Philippines and Vietnam signed four agreements covering defense, digital transformation, tourism, and education. The four agreements were signed during the meeting between President Marcos and Vietnamese President To Lam at Malacañan on Monday,...
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ASEAN concludes negotiations for landmark digital economy pact
Economic officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have concluded negotiations for the bloc’s first region-wide digital economy agreement, marking what regional leaders described as a major milestone toward a more integrated and...
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More Cabinet shake-ups loom
BETWEEN ROUNDS – Firefighters take a breather and refresh themselves as they battle a midday fire that rampaged through a residential area in Gasangan, Baseco Port Area in Manila on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The blaze reached the third alarm. Story on...
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Sandigan orders arrest of Jinggoy, Bonoan over flood control scandal
The Sandiganbayan has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan in connection with alleged irregularities involving flood control projects. The...
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Japanese firms commit ₱210 B in investments
The Philippines secured ₱210 billion in investment commitments from Japanese corporations that met with President Marcos during his state visit to Tokyo. Malacañang disclosed that the high-level roundtable meeting with top Japanese business executives...
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Marcos, FL meet Japan’s Emperor, Empress
President Marcos began his first state visit in Japan on Wednesday, May 27, by meeting Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. A welcome ceremony for Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-marcos was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Also in...
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Marcos eyes stronger Ph-japan cooperation
President Marcos departed for his first state visit to Japan on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, stressing that the trip to Tokyo is an “essential” undertaking to advance the Philippines’ multifaceted cooperation with Japan amid increasingly challenging...
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Tolentino named acting DOLE chief
President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
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NMC: Development efforts in Pag-asa, Lawak Islands are legitimate
Tefforts on Pag-asa and dawak Islands in the West Philippine Sea are "legitimate exercises" intended to improve the welfare and livelihood of Filipinos in the area, the pational Maritime Council (PMC) said. The council made the statement, echoing...
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ICC rejects Duterte release
TROOP MORALE BOOSTER – Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. (left) is welcomed by AFP Western Command (WESCOM) Commander Vice Admiral Alan M. Javier to Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in...
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PNP mobilizes tracker teams for Bato’s arrest
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, May 22, it has mobilized tracker teams to locate Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered law enforcers to serve an arrest warrant tied to the International Criminal...
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9RA-T 8ASES – Depar men
of Agricul ure Secre ary -rancisco Tiu Laurel 'r. filed graf O malversa iono and falsifica ion cases agains of Public Works and Highways (Dpwh)-region 11 for alleged irregularities in ₱94-million farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Davao Occidental...
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SC denies Sen. Bato’s plea to stop ICC arrest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 20, denied the plea of Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to prevent the execution by law enforcers of the arrest order issued against him by the International Criminal Court...
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Security ties top Marcos’ agenda during Japan trip
Ttigate at least ₱4.44 billion worth of flood control projects in Davao City that their independent probe had flagged for alleged irregularities. In a letter addressed to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio...
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Senate convenes as impeachment court
The Senate on Monday, May 18, formally convened as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This developed after Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano retained the Senate leadership despite a week of chaos in the Upper...
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Senate to convene as an impeachment court today
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has formally informed members of the Upper Chamber that the Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Rn a letter he sent to the offices of the 23 senators, Cayetano asked them to be...
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Be loyal to Constitution
President Marcos reminded graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) that their loyalty must always remain with the Constitution and not with political interests, personalities, or ideologies. On the other hand, Vice President Sara...
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Ombudsman suspends Senate security chief over shooting
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Friday, May 15, placed Senate Sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca under preventive suspension without pay for six months effective immediately. The Department of Justice (DOJ) also announced that an Immigration...
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Marcos orders 'truthful, impartial' probe on Senate incident
President Marcos ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that the investigation into the alleged shootout in the Senate would be truthful and impartial. Marcos made the directive during a...
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No SC TRO vs Bato’s arrest
The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) that could have immediately stopped the enforcement of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (RCC) against Sen.
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Dela Rosa to exhaust all legal means vs ICC arrest
After his tumultuous return to the Senate on Monday, May 11, embattled Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa vowed on Tuesday, May 12, to exhaust all available legal means to keep him from being taken to The Hague to face charges before the Rnternational...
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PH, Paraguay ink diplomatic training, visa-waiver agreements
The Philippines and Paraguay have signed agreements on diplomatic training cooperation and visa-free travel, as both countries look forward to having President Marcos and his delegation visit Paraguay “in the near future.” Speaking during a joint...
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ASEAN leaders commit to unity, resilience amid global uncertainty
Southeast Asian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional unity, energy and food security, and people-centered development as they adopted the Chair’s Statement of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu under the...
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ASEAN vows peaceful settlement of sea feud
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted a declaration strengthening maritime cooperation and reaffirming commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes in regional waters in accordance with...
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Marcos calls for united ASEAN response to crisis
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos on Friday, May 8, formally opened the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit here, calling on Southeast Asian leaders to respond with unity and resolve the escalating crisis in the Middle...
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Marcos plays peacemaker
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos said Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to sustain open dialogue and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions following a trilateral meeting convened by the Philippines on the sidelines of the 48th...
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Marcos to push energy, food security at ASEAN Summit
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos said the Philippines will push for stronger regional cooperation on energy security, food security, and the protection of Southeast Asians as the country hosts the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
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April inflation soars to 7.2%
Headline inflation or annual price increases soared to a 37-month high 7.2 percent in April, mainly as domestic fuel and food prices skyrocketed due to the global oil price and supply shocks caused by the prolonged war in the Middle East. The...
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PBBM opens CALAX Subsection 3, announces onemonth toll-free use
President Marcos announced the toll-free use for one month of the Cavite-laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3 by motorists during the opening of the expressway’s new segment on Monday, May 4. “I can announce na mabuksan ito starting 12 midnight...
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Mayon’s ashfall blankets 52 barangays in Albay
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up road clearing, water delivery, and mask distribution in Albay on Sunday, May 3, as ashfall from Mayon Volcano spread across 52 barangays, with authorities keeping Alert Level 3 in place and enforcing a...
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Marcos to scholars: Study well
President Marcos has urged student-beneficiaries of the government’s scholarship program to take their studies seriously, emphasizing that education was a lifelong asset. “Mapakinabangan ninyo ito at mag-aral kayong mabuti at napakahalaga ng...
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Labor Day protests ‘generally peaceful’ — PNP
The protests conducted by various groups nationwide in observance of Labor Day on Friday, May 1, were generally peaceful, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said, despite several incidents of confrontation between authorities and rallyists, including...
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PNP all set for May 1 rallies
There will be no work suspension for over 106,000 policemen on May 1 as they were tasked to secure the rallies and other activities during the Iabor Day celebration across the country. And this is a sacrifice that deserves commendation, according to...
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PH'S fuel buffer stock now up to 54 days
The country's buffer stock in fuel has increased, Malacañang reported. According to the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Com mittee, the country's fuel buffer stock is now up to 54 days, from 52. “Sa ngayon...
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Zaldy Co in France seeking political asylum—palace
After former lawmaker Zaldy Co was found to have left the Czech mepublic, Malacañang revealed that he is now in ,rance where he is seeking political asylum. ialace iress Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on zuesday,...
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VP’S husband sues BSP gov, AMLC exec, 4 solons
Lawyer Manases R. Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara 'uterte, filed on Monday, April 27, criminal charges against Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. as chairman of the Anti-money Laundering Council (AMLC), the executive...
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Marcos: Gov’t work continues despite energy crisis
President Marcos said government work will not stop despite the ongoing energy crisis, stressing that public service must continue across all sectors. “Kahit mabigat ang krisis natin sa enerhiya, ang trabaho ng gobyerno ay hindi maaaring doon lang...
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CA freezes Romualdez’s assets
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday, April 25, identified former House speaker Martin Romualdez as the lawmaker whose assets were ordered frozen by the Court of Appeals (CA). “Former speaker Martin Romualdez’s assets have already been frozen…...
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Palace: ICC ruling ensures justice for Duterte, victims
Malacañang said the International Criminal Court’s (RCC) decision confirming all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte will allow justice to be served for both the accused and the alleged victims of the drug war. ”residential Communications...
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