Manila Bulletin
Romualdez, Zaldy Co charged with plunder
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Monday, Sept. 7, filed before the Sandiganbaya non-bailable plunder charges against former House speaker and incumbent Leyte First District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, resigned Ako Bicol party-list...
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Lacson: Cayetano’s ‘striptease’ remark ‘exposes his ignorance of how investigation works’
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson assailed Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s characterization of the flood control probe as a “striptease” without evidence, stressing that the latter’s remarks only exposed his ignorance of how investigations into...
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VP Sara: ‘I do not feel safe’
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Sept. 5, expressed fears for her life and the safety of her children following the issuance of an arrest warrant against her in connection with grave threats cases. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC)...
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Arrest warrant issued vs VP Sara for grave threats case
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, September 4, confirmed that the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a warrant of arrest against her. In a statement, Atty. Paul Lawrence Lim, Duterte’s counsel in the grave threats cases...
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₱8.68 B released for teachers’ career advancement, higher pay
President Marcos has ordered the release of an additional ₱8.68 billion to the Department of Education (Deped) to support the career advancement and higher pay of public school personnel under the agency’s Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System,...
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DENR urged to tighten permits for reclamation, quarrying
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) should strictly enforce environmental laws and permit requirements on reclamation, quarrying, mining, and land conversion in order to help put a stop to massive floods across the...
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‘Acutely unhealthy’ air hits parts of Metro Manila
Eleven of 15 monitoring stations in the National Capital Region (NCR) recorded “acutely unhealthy” air quality based on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) readings on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, amid haze that the Department of Environment and Natural...
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‘Defending our territory a shared responsibility’
President Marcos stressed that defending the country’s territory is a shared responsibility among its people as he called on all Filipinos to understand history and know the Philippines’ rights. In his speech at the National Heroes Day commemoration...
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Marcos orders swift aid to ‘habagat’ victims
President Marcos has directed government agencies to ensure prompt assistance to those affected by the heavy rains and flooding which submerged more than 600 areas in seven regions of the country on Saturday, August 29, Malacañang said...
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Habagat’s wrath
The southwest monsoon or “habagat,” continues to unleash its fury, causing widespread flooding and landslides, highlighted by rampaging floodwater that virtually swallowed a two-storey house in Lubao, Pampanga, after the Sta. Rita Dam overflowed on...
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‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains during long weekend – PAGASA
Those looking forward to the long weekend may have to adjust their plans as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected to bring heavy rains over parts of the country, particularly western Luzon. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
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₱7.2-T nat’l budget bill for 2027 filed in House
House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing has filed the 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget worth ₱7.2 trillion. Designated as House Bill (HB) No. 10858, the GAB is the legislative...
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Chiz: No trial by publicity
Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, Aug. 26, ordered the strict enforcement of the impeachment court’s Rule 18, barring parties, their lawyers, and witnesses, as well as senator-judges, from publicly commenting on the merits of the...
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‘No Filipino should be denied of healthcare’
President Marcos called on healthcare institutions to ensure that no Filipino is denied treatment due to financial limitations, emphasizing that budgetary constraints can prevent families from accessing appropriate and better treatment. “We encourage...
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‘Obet’ may worsen ‘habagat’ — OCD
The country is bracing for another round of prolonged rains as Typhoon "Obet" (international name: Saudel) could further aggravate conditions in areas still reeling from weeks of monsoon rains that have already left 29 people dead and affected 7.5...
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CICC warns of geo-blocking for digital platforms that violate child safety rules
Digital platforms that repeatedly refuse to comply with the country’s child protection requirements could face geo-blocking or suspension of access, stressing that no platform is too large to escape accountability, the Cybercrime Investigation and...
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Brace for another ‘habagat’ rainy week
Atyphoon with the international name “Saudel” may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday, Aug. 24, and strengthen the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” which could bring rains over large parts of Luzon next week, the Philippine...
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Marcos invokes Ninoy legacy; warns against disinformation, division
President Marcos on Friday invoked Ninoy Aquino’s legacy in warning that disinformation, division, distrust, and civic indifference remain challenges to Philippine democracy. “The memory of Ninoy Aquino reminds us of the courage of Filipinos to stand...
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Waste management, 30 flood cisterns eyed
While the government is eyeing the completion of upgrades and the construction of 13 pumping stations in Metro Manila, President Marcos admitted that these measures alone will not solve the perennial flooding problem unless proper waste management is...
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OCD: 27 people dead, 17 injured due to non-stop rains
Prolonged rains from the second week of the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay” have left 27 people dead, 17 injured, and one missing, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on...
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Marcos orders stronger protection for students
URGENT ACTION – Personnel and volunteers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intensify relief operations as they repack goods at the Dswd-national Resource Operations Center (DSWD-NROC) in Pasay City on August 18, 2026. The...
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Food supply impacted as agri damage tops ₱1 B
Agricultural damage from tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” has exceeded ₱1 billion, based on the latest estimate of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Habagat rains continue to affect various parts of...
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House to start 2027 budget deliberations
DANCING ON AIR – Performers in colorful costumes depicting harvested fruits and vegetables dance with gusto during the ‘Indak-indak sa Kadalanan’, a street dance competition in the ongoing Kadayawan Festival in Davao City on Sunday, August 16, 2026....
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Defer issuance of arrest warrant, VP Duterte’s camp asks court
Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team has asked a Quezon City court to defer the issuance of an arrest warrant while it considers her motion to quash the three grave threats cases filed against her, saying the court must first resolve the defense’s...
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47 localities under state of calamity; Angat Dam water level rises
Atotal of 47 cities and municipalities have been placed under a state of calamity as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay” affected more than 4.3 million people across 3,768 barangays nationwide, the Office...
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Palace: No ‘leadership fund’ in 2027 budget
There is no “leadership fund” under the proposed 2027 national budget, Malacañang gave the assurance on Thursday, Aug. 13, the same day that Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson renewed his call to abolish it. “According to the Department of Public Works and...
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ILO: Youth job market stalls across region, including PH
Young people across Southeastern Asia and the Pacific, the subregion that includes the Philippines, are facing worsening employment prospects as youth joblessness and disengagement rise despite the region’s relatively low headline unemployment rate,...
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DOJ files grave threats vs VP; Duterte maintains innocence
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed on Tuesday, Aug. 11, a case of grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with her statement that she hired a contract killer to do a hit on President Marcos and other personalities, a report...
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Marcos orders full aid to storm victims
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that assistance reaches all residents affected by Tropical Storm Luis, Typhoon Maymay, and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, as the government recorded at least 12 casualties from the combined...
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Habagat rains submerge 182 Luzon areas, damage over 2,400 classrooms
– Residents of Barangay Pamplona Uno in Las Piñas make their way through their flooded neighborhood on Sunday August 9, 2026, following heavy overnight rains intensified by the southwest monsoon, or ‘habagat’, which caused flooding in many areas in...
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Marcos vows more help for struggling Filipinos
President Marcos has vowed to sustain government action on hunger and health concerns raised by young Filipinos after his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the administration would do what it could to address the problems brought to his...
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Marcos: Nearly ₱19 B allotted for TESDA scholarships
President Marcos said the government has allotted nearly ₱19 billion for Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholarship programs this year, which he described as the largest budget in the agency’s history. Speaking during the...
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Fresh graduates struggle as June unemployment rises to 2.59 million
Many fresh graduates struggled to find jobs in June as the country’s unemployment rate worsened from both a month and a year ago, with the labor market unable to absorb a surge in new entrants despite continued job creation. The Philippine...
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Inflation eases to 6.2% in July
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that headline inflation slowed for a third straight month to 6.2 percent in July from 6.4 percent in June, while core inflation— which excludes selected volatile food and energy...
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Meralco bills to rise as ERC allows ₱8.7-B cost recovery
Despite an ongoing refund that will be credited over six months, customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see a ₱0.0803-per-kilowatt-hour (kwh) increase in their monthly electricity bills. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed in a...
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VP Sara's camp denies spending ₱125-M in 11 days
PH-JAPAN RELATIONS – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes Japan Innovation Party Co-representative Fumitake Fujita (third from left) and party during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Monday, August 3, 2026. The visit was part of continuing...
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Meralco ordered to refund ₱9.5B to power customers
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) was ordered by energy regulators to refund ₱9.51 billion to its customer base after collecting unauthorized charges. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) directed the country’s largest power distributor to return an...
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Speaker Dy ensures transparent, responsive 2027 national budget
The House of Representatives vowed to scrutinize the ₱7.2 trillion proposed 2027 national budget to ensure that it is responsive, accountable, and focused on the needs of the Filipino people. Thus, said House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III over the...
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Higher excise, health taxes to offset ₱66-B revenue loss
Malacañang said the government is considering possible reforms in excise and health taxes to offset the ₱66 billion forgone revenues from President Marcos’ proposed tax relief package. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
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EPIRA amendments underway – Marcos
Two days after urging Congress to immediately amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), President Marcos said the government is now working closely with private companies on the proposed amendments to the law. On the tax amnesty President...
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What we know about PH’S first liquid-fueled rocket test in 2027
The Philippines is preparing to launch a liquidfueled sounding rocket from Cagayan in 2027, with the Philippine Space Agency (Philsa) describing the test as part of efforts to develop local expertise in rocket technology and lay the groundwork for a...
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Marcos: I am not the president of my family
President Marcos declared that his loyalty is to the Filipino people—not to his family or political allies—as he highlighted the administration's anti-corruption campaign which will lead to the filing of charges against government officials, including...
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New law to end sufferings of learners in remote areas
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12321, or the Last Mile and GIDA Schools Act, that institutionalizes government support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas and underserved...
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Quad ministers seek deeper ties with ASEAN
The Quad foreign ministers have pledged to deepen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on maritime security, economic resilience, critical and emerging technologies, and humanitarian assistance as they sought to...
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US won’t abandon ASEAN – Rubio
The United States will continue to stand by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its primary platform for engagement in Southeast Asia, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that Washington is “100 percent” committed to the...
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Nafarrete is new AFP chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete who vowed to defend “what is ours until the last drop of blood.” The...
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PBBM'S 5th SONA will be 'simple but dignified' —Palace
President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be "simple but dignified," Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there will be no celebrity directors or A-list performers during the...
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4 Ph-registered vessels with 81 crew safely exit Strait of Hormuz — DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that four Philippine-registered vessels carrying 81 Filipino seafarers have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the conflict area in the Persian Gulf, easing concerns over the safety of...
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Firms behind prolonged outages face stiffer fines
Power generation companies that drag out maintenance shutdowns or trigger unexpected outages will now face stiffer daily penalties, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) finalized a new framework capping annual unplanned downtime.
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Marcos touts PH as next digital investment hub in Southeast Asia
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a leading destination for digital and technology investments in Southeast Asia as he capped what he described as his “most productive working visit” to Singapore. “We have showcased the Philippines as a...
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PH, Singapore agree to deepen ties in AI, trade, investments
President Marcos and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence (AI), investments, healthcare, and social development as the two countries seek to expand economic ties and address emerging...
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Bea Alonzo’s lawyer, Mayor Binay confirm actress has married Vincent Co
After hours of speculation fueled by reports from several entertainment outlets citing sources unrelated to the couple, cryptic social media posts, and JUST MARRIED – In a photo released on the Instagram account of actress Bea Alonzo on July 16, 2026,...
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2027 budget focuses on high-impact projects
President Marcos ordered government agencies to only include in next year’s national budget projects that will directly benefit the public and can be implemented quickly. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reiterated Marcos’ directive as the Cabinet...
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Marcos appoints Pujalte as new DOH secretary
President Marcos has appointed Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) Medical Center Chief Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as the country's new Health secretary, replacing Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who reportedly resigned to focus on his recovery following a...
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Arbitral award ‘final and binding’ – PH
Malacanang has affirmed that the 2016 ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in favor of the Philippines remains "final and binding" with 14 countries reaffirming the binding nature of the landmark ruling and declaring that there is no legal basis for China's...
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‘Inday’ exits, leaves trail of destruction
Typhoon “Inday” has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, July 11, but the nation remains under siege as the storm continues to enhance habagat or southwest monsoon, bringing relentless rains that have claimed at least...
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New Mount Apo helmet orchid species now critically endangered
Anewly discovered species of helmet orchid found in the mossy forests of Mount Apo has been assessed as critically endangered after researchers documented only 10 mature individuals from a single known site, according to a newly published study. The...
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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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