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BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — A bus fell into a 70-meter-deep ravine along the national road in Diadi town, Nueva Vizcaya, at dawn on Wednesday, Sept. 16, police said. The bus was on its way to Pangasinan’s Dagupan City from Santiago City in Isabela when it suffered a mechanical problem while navigating the sharp climb and

LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)  rescued two fishermen after their boat almost sank near the port of Atimonan town in Quezon, on Tuesday (Sept. 15). According to a report, Coast Guard personnel who were conducting a pre-departure inspection aboard a passenger vessel spotted the partially submerged motorless fishing boat near the Atimonan

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Families of two men killed in an armed encounter between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members arrived in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, on Monday to claim their remains. Elvira Lamanilao, former staff of Mayor Deo Manpatilan Jr., who is now a board member of the Agusan del

The House of Representatives on Wednesday deferred action on the proposed P19.49-billion budget of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for 2027.

BAGUIO CITY — Tourists and other visitors have been advised to postpone travel to seven barangays in Tinglayan, Kalinga amid tensions linked to a longstanding tribal dispute between the Butbut and Tulgao tribes. The municipal government’s advisory could affect tourism in Tinglayan, where guests get tattoos delivered the indigenous way by renowned mambabatok (tattoo artist)

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell below the 6,000 level on Wednesday as investor fears of sluggish local economic growth and geopolitical conflicts deepened. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) plunged by 1.51 percent, or 90.84 points, to close at 5,916.94. READ: GDP growth seen to underperform target The broader All Shares also fell by

A graduate of Saint Louis University achieved the highest score in the licensure examination for social workers held earlier this month.

MANILA, Philippines — “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua,” House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy said in a statement on Wednesday. “For those of us who knew and worked with Dax, we mourn more than the loss of a leader. We mourn a colleague and a kailian [countryman]

MANILA, Philippines — Former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban said on Wednesday that if he were a senator-judge who had failed to actively participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, he would inhibit himself from the proceedings. During discussions on whether the number of votes needed to convict Duterte should be lowered based

MANILA, Philippines — Housing units that will be built by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in 2027 will be climate-resilient, according to Iloilo City Rep. Jam Baronda on Wednesday.  During the deliberations of Baronda’s sponsorship of the proposed budget of the DHSUD for next year, 4K Party-list Rep. Iris Montes asked

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested two siblings who allegedly used the names of lawyers to conduct “falsified” notarial services in Makati City. In an interview on Wednesday, NBI spokesperson Palmer Mallari said the suspects, a 20-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man from Taguig City, had been operating the fake

TACLOBAN CITY — Three sewing workers were found dead inside the warehouse where they were staying in Barangay Campetic, Palo, Leyte, early Wednesday, with authorities investigating whether a generator operating inside the poorly ventilated building caused their deaths. The victims—two men and a woman—were found lifeless inside the sewing workshop in Zone 6 of the barangay

MANILA, Philippines – It is a “wake-up call” for lawmakers to finally pass a bill curbing political dynasties after the Supreme Court (SC) scolded Congress for failing to approve such a measure nearly four decades after the 1987 Constitution’s mandate, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Wednesday. In a statement, Adiong said

MANILA, Philippines — Show–cause orders were issued to certain members of the House prosecution panel for possible violation of the sub judice rule, Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero said Wednesday. “Before we adjourn today’s trial, the presiding officer, in accordance with the court’s 26 August 2026 directive regarding the strict enforcement of Rule 18 of the

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, brother of Vice President Sara Duterte, was among the individuals who were subpoenaed by the Senate impeachment court, as the prosecution seeks to present more witnesses for second impeachment article. At the end of Wednesday’s impeachment trial, Presiding Officer and Senator-judge Francis Escudero issued the subpoena for Duterte, Atty.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is hands-off on the voting threshold issue in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday. The statement came after four retired Supreme Court justices served as amici curiae, or friends of the court, before the Senate Impeachment Court as

MANILA, Philippines—Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban injected some humor into Wednesday’s proceedings of the Senate Impeachment Court when he jokingly told Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros that he is still single. Panganiban was among the amici curiae, or friends of the court, invited to provide legal opinions on the voting threshold needed to convict in an impeachment

Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday said she was feeling fear and pressure as more members of the minority bloc face cases amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to decide whether to suspend or reduce the excise tax on fuel even as Dubai crude oil prices reached the $80-per-barrel threshold for considering such a measure. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday that the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) had yet to

MANILA, Philippines – Reversing Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz Escudero’s previous ruling that required 16 votes to convict Vice President Sara Duterte will not violate her right to due process. This view was expressed by three retired Supreme Court (SC) justices on Wednesday at the impeachment trial. As the impeachment court considers whether

The actress’ latest campaign for Novig, a sports prediction app, has her posing naked atop a basketball ring with her legs spread

Former President Rodrigo Duterte posted on Facebook after appearing at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said individuals facing allegations should confront the issues against them and present evidence to clear their names, as questions over the status of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s asylum application surfaced. On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that Roque’s asylum application in Europe had been denied — a statement

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Quezon City were submerged in floodwaters following heavy rains brought by localized thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon, the local government said. In an advisory, the local government listed the following areas affected by flood as of 2:50 p.m.: Chest-deep, up to 45 inches Waist-deep, up to 37 inches Knee-deep, up

MANILA, Philippines — Former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban questioned the argument that all 24 senators should vote in an impeachment case, asking what would happen if only 16 senator-judges remain able to vote. During the Senate Impeachment Court’s discussions on proposals to lower the vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte, Panganiban was asked

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Two children, who were harvesting kangkong (water spinach) for lunch, drowned in a fishpond near their residence on Tuesday morning. Police said the boys, aged 9 and 10 and are siblings, were gathering vegetables at the pond when the younger child wandered towards the deep end.  The 10-year-old child attempted to rescue

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rains may pound Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Wednesday afternoon due to localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau said. In its thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:37 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said heavy to intense rain showers with lightning and strong

MANILA, Philippines – An executive order formalizing the Marcos administration’s anti-drug strategy will be issued later this year as the government moves to expand its approach to curbing narcotics use and trade, Marikina Rep. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro said Wednesday. Teodoro said the Presidential Management Staff is reviewing the 2018 Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS), with

Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte and families of victims of his administration"s war on drugs reacted to his first in-person appearance before the International Criminal Court on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched a public data dashboard that allows users to track the Philippines’ tourism performance, including visitor arrivals, outbound travel, economic contribution and employment. The Philippine Tourism Data Dashboard, launched Wednesday, provides visitor arrival data dating to 2010 and outbound traveler figures from 2023 to 2025, according

Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban directed a flirtatious remark at Sen. Risa Hontiveros as the latter questioned him during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Seeking answers, Elias and Ifeoma Adili visit the Philippines for the first time and hear firsthand from Divine's teammates what happened in the June 8 incident that claimed the lives of their son and Rene Baterbonia

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday mourned the passing of Quirino Governor and former lawmaker Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua who passed away at the age of 48 on Tuesday evening.  Cua served as Quirino governor from 2007 to 2010, and from 2019 until his death. He was also the representative of Quirino’s

[Updated Sept. 16, 2026, 4:38 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Three out of the four retired Supreme Court justices invited as “amici curiae” or “friends of the court” to Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday agreed that the minimum number of votes needed for conviction is not automatically set at 16. The three who

The amici curiae, or “friends of the court,” took center stage on the 26th day of Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial, with three of the four legal experts saying the Senate impeachment court can change the 16-vote threshold for conviction, citing the Senate"s authority to try and decide impeachment cases.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday urged protesters planning to join the Sept. 21 rallies to remain peaceful as they air their grievances. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said police units have heightened security preparations for the rallies set for Sept. 21, which marks the 54th anniversary of the declaration of martial

Aminuddin calls for solidarity, urges rakyat to defend sovereignty of the constitutional monarchy.

Just after the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III adjourned the third status conference for Rodrigo Duterte"s upcoming trial, the former president looked out and waved at viewers in the public gallery.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not consider political affiliations when appointing officials as long as they can help improve government services. The Palace made the statement amid questions over the president’s decision to bring former Diehard Duterte Supporter (DDS) blogger Rey Joseph “RJ” Nieto into Malacañang. Palace press officer Claire Castro said on