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CHED seeks trust fund account amid possibility of travel tax abolition, lawmaker says
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is seeking the creation of a trust fund account with the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) amid the possibility of the abolition of travel tax, according to the Department of Finance’s budget sponsor, Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong.
PH updates maritime chart of Pag-asa Island, set for UN submission
The Philippine National Maritime Council on Friday unveiled an updated maritime chart showing the high-tide features of Pag-asa Island, Lawak Island and other features in the Kalayaan Island Group.
House ends plenary deliberations on proposed 2027 budget for Ombudsman, judiciary
The House of Representatives terminated on Friday its plenary deliberations on the proposed 2027 budget for the Office of the Ombudsman and the Judiciary without interpellations or questions raised by House members.
Sara Duterte leaves comment on impeachment conviction threshold to lawyers
Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday that she is leaving it to her defense team to comment on the lowering of the conviction threshold in her impeachment trial.
Motorsiklo sa pananambang sa Makati, narekober
Narekober ng mga operatiba ng Southern Police District (SPD) ang motorsiklong ginamit umano ng mga suspek sa pananambang sa isang babae sa Makati City.
Senate minority to continue participating in Sara Duterte impeachment trial – Cayetano
The Senate minority bloc will continue participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite its opposition to the impeachment court’s decision to lower the threshold for conviction.
House leaders welcome signing of bill postponing BSKE to 2028
House Deputy Speaker Franciso Paolo Ortega V and House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability Chairperson Joel Chua welcomed on Friday the enactment of a measure postponing the November 2026 barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections to November 2028.
'No grave abuse of discretion' in decision on conviction threshold, says House prosecutor
House Prosecutor and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua sees “no grave abuse of discretion” in the Senate Impeachment Court’s decision on the conviction threshold in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Impeachment court ‘fully prepared to defend’ voting threshold in Duterte trial: spokesperson
The Senate impeachment court said Friday that it was “fully prepared to defend” its ruling lowering the number of votes needed for a conviction in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial.
Padilla attends preliminary investigation on obstruction of justice case
Sen. Robin Padilla attended Friday the preliminary investigation of his obstruction of justice complaint before a panel of prosecutors at the Department of Justice.
Sara Duterte’s office says ‘no funds lost’ after COA flags P168-M relief ops
Vice President Sara Duterte’s office said Friday that “all funds are accounted for” after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged supposed deficiencies in its relief operations involving some P167.97 million.
Comelec cancels BSKE activities; ban on social services lifted
The Commission on Elections cancelled its activities relating to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law postponing the November 2 polls.
Mary Jane Veloso’s family eyes new life together after absolute pardon
Mary Jane Veloso’s family is looking forward to a new life together after she was granted absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
AFP says China ships blocked supply run for BRP Sierra Madre
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said Friday Chinese warships and coast guard vessels blocked a resupply mission for the BRP Sierra Madre.
Veloso camp expects Mary Jane’s release soon after Marcos’ absolute pardon
The legal team of Mary Jane Veloso expects her release soon after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted her an absolute pardon on Friday, although the necessary procedures still have to be completed.
SC asked to issue status quo ante order vs Senate decision on voting threshold
Lawyer Ernesto Francisco filed a petition for certiorari with a prayer for the issuance of a status quo ante order on the September 23 decision of the Senate impeachment court, which excluded absent senator-judges in the voting threshold in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Marcos signs bill postponing barangay elections to 2028
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law that sets the term of barangay officials to 5 years and postpones this year’s barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections (BSKE) to November 2028, the Palace confirmed Friday.
Marcos grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso.
Romualdez to testify in his plunder trial; ‘bagmen’ who recanted may be presented — lawyer
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday attended the pre-trial of his plunder case through videoconference.