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Marcos says ex-president Duterte lying

MANILA - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. accused former Chief Executive Rodrigo Duterte of lying after the latter stated there are “blank amounts” in...
The early voting hours in the upcoming May 2025 elections are expected to benefit the vulnerable sector since they would be casting their votes hours ahead of the general population, according to the Commission on Elections. INQUIRER file photo / ARNOLD ALMACEN

Comelec abides by SC’s TRO on local candidates

MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has adhered to the recent temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) concerning local...
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Food security emergency declaration mulled

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. voiced his endorsement for the declaration of a food security emergency aimed at reducing rice prices. In a...
According to the Commission on Audit, P375 million in confidential funds was spent by the office of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio in 2023, exceeding those of the government’s security agencies.

Pursuing VP Sara’s impeachment is ‘impractical’ – PBBM

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said it is not practical to push for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s removal from office through impeachment. In...

2025 budget ‘invalid, unenforceable’ due to blank amounts — Duterte

MANILA – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has raised concerns regarding the alleged inconsistencies in the 2025 national budget, stating that the proposed spending plan...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte claimed to have killed at least six individuals during his tenure as mayor of Davao City. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Disbarment complaint filed against Duterte 

MANILA – Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and human rights advocates filed a disbarment complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 80 that listed thousands of agricultural, infrastructure and energy commodities from the Republic of Korea that would be exempt from importation tariffs in the next 15 years. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PHOTO

PH’s 2025 national budget is ‘suboptimal’ – Marcos

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. characterized the approved 2025 national budget as “suboptimal” or less than ideal. According to the Chief Executive, his...
The Philippines finds a strong ally in United States’ incoming State Secretary, Sen. Marco Rubio. AFP

Trump’s top diplomat says China must ‘stop messing’ with PH

MANILA – Sen. Marco Rubio, US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department, said China should “stop messing around” with the Philippines...
For key programs of the Department of Education, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pushes for substantial allocations. He is shown here in a meeting with Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and National Economic and Development Authority chief Arsenio Balisacan. PCO

PBBM wants to boost DepEd funds after budget reduction

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. aims to secure funding for essential initiatives of the Department of Education (DepEd), following the agency’s budget...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio previously said she does not plan to join the presidential race in 2028 after being advised by her father to retire from politics.

It’s Sara’s privilege to run in 2028 polls – Bersamin

MANILA – It is Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s personal privilege if she decides to run in the 2028 presidential elections, a Malacañang official said. According...