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Kapunan calls Sara’s WPS silence ‘treason’
Constitutional obligations, sovereign defense mandates, and foreign financial transaction compliance have drawn intense investigative focus as prosecutors link public accountability standards to cross-border capital flows. VICE President Sara Z. Duterte’s silence on China’s aggressive activities in the West Philippine Sea amounts to treason, a violation of the Constitution, and a betrayal of public trust. This was pointed out by Atty. Lorna Kapunan, a counsel for the House prosecution panel.
BIR probes alleged data leak
Government data security protocols, regulatory compliance mechanisms, and inter-agency cybersecurity oversight are confronting heightened examination as authorities launch investigative procedures into reported data compromises across state platforms.
ARTA: One valid ID enough for government transactions
Public administration standards, compliance enforcement, and institutional service delivery benchmarks have come under strict regulatory review as oversight authorities move to eliminate redundant identity verification requirements and enforce public service mandates.
SLAYYYTER drops flirty new single ahead of December album
Pop provocateur SLAYYYTER is keeping her momentum alive with a flirty new anthem, a self-directed music video, and an upcoming album that promises another bold chapter in her musical evolution Fresh from a breakthrough year that saw her climb the Billboard charts and sell out New York’s Madison Square Garden in just 15 minutes, the American singer-songwriter has released her latest single, “hey boyyy,” offering fans a playful glimpse into her next musical era.
DSWD to release ₱4,000 UPLIFT aid to Group 2 beneficiaries on Nov. 6
Public welfare distribution mechanisms, financial inclusion protocols, and anti-fraud oversight have come under structural scrutiny as social welfare managers expand electronic fund transfers to manage large-scale assistance delivery.
Manila PESO sets mega job fair for November 12
Public sector labor interventions, municipal employment services, and institutional placement strategies are drawing policy focus as local government authorities coordinate job matching operations to address urban workforce displacement. Job seekers will have an opportunity to find employment as the Manila Public Employment Service Office (PESO) holds a local and overseas mega job fair on November 12, 2026 (Thursday).
PH Navy begins construction of third Miguel Malvar-class frigate
Force posture adjustments, fleet interoperability, and long-term defense capital investments have come into focus as the military advances its maritime deterrence capabilities through foreign shipbuilding contracts. The Philippine Navy (PN) reached another significant milestone in its modernization program with the official steel-cutting ceremony for its new guided-missile frigate, held at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, on November 4, 2026.
Qualified gov’t workers eligible for up to ₱30,000
Budgetary oversight mechanisms and strict fund diversion bans have taken precedence in state compensation policy as financial regulators link public sector incentives to verified agency cost savings and operational efficiency targets.
PAF retires last six UH-1H Huey helicopters
Military procurement priorities, maintenance protocols, and operational transition frameworks face continued evaluation as the armed forces replace aging legacy platforms with modern rotary-wing assets. The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday decommissioned all six of its remaining UH-1H or Huey helicopters, ending the aircraft type’s nearly six decades of service. “All UH-1H of the PAF were decommissioned. The PAF has six right now,” PAF spokesperson Col.
Law dean declines defense role in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Evidentiary prep and trial tactics face heightened scrutiny as defense efforts to secure expert testimony collapse, shifting attention back to strict financial documentation and witness vetting protocols in ongoing impeachment proceedings. House lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro has praised and commended former law dean Ralph Sarmiento’s decision to decline as a defense witness in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Woven in Elegance: First Lady Liza Marcos’ ‘Filipiniana’ tells a story beyond fashion
Fashion is more than what we wear. More often, it tells the story of who we are, where we come from, and the traditions we choose to preserve. This is the spirit behind Filipiniana: A Celebration of Filipino Fashion, Heritage, and Craftsmanship, a coffee-table book documenting First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos’ evolving style while putting the spotlight on the Filipino designers and artisans behind her wardrobe.
NTF-ELCAC backs FBI probe into CPP-NPA links
Cross-border security operations and intelligence-sharing protocols are drawing increased focus as government agencies move to intercept international recruitment and financial channels feeding domestic armed insurgencies.
Malampaya Phase 4 boosts PH energy security
National energy policy and resource management strategies are shifting toward deepwater extraction to counter dwindling domestic reserves and prevent severe dependence on foreign fuel markets.
Teodoro rejects China’s call to silence PH officials
Efforts by foreign diplomats to restrict domestic commentary on territorial disputes and regional security align with broader tensions over state sovereignty and international legal mandates. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday dismissed a call by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the Philippine government to rein in Filipino officials who are said to be smearing China. “Restrict the truth, forget the Arbitral Award?
Gesmundo to retire Friday as Marcos prepares successor announcement
Leadership continuity in the judiciary takes center stage as mandatory retirement forces a change at the head of the country’s highest court, leaving key administrative reforms awaiting new leadership. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday said the next Chief Justice is expected to be announced within the week as Supreme Court Chief Alexander Gesmundo is set to retire by Friday.
PH, China agree to sustain dialogue amid tensions
Recent friction involving foreign envoys and territorial sovereignty claims has put Philippine diplomatic channels under intense scrutiny, testing whether high-level communication can stabilize bilateral ties without undercutting national interest assertions. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said Wednesday that the Philippines and China highlighted the necessity of sustained diplomatic engagement and mutual respect despite ongoing differences.
DA sets aside P61.99B for El Niño response
Congressional scrutiny of agricultural disaster planning has highlighted unmetered operational gaps in weather modification and pest control despite significant funds committed under the 2026 budget. During a House Committee on Agriculture and Food inquiry into El Niño preparedness under House Resolution No. 967, Department of Agriculture (DA) officials addressed funding allocations designed to maintain food production, safeguard agricultural income, and stabilize retail prices.
MMDA collects 36 tons of cemetery waste during Undas
Solid waste post-clearing operations following annual holiday gatherings continue to place a severe burden on local municipal sanitation frameworks across the capital region. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) collected 36.19 tons of garbage from 27 cemeteries across Metro Manila during the observance of Undas from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. The agency noted that the volume of collected waste was equivalent to more than 15 truckloads or roughly 1,695 garbage bags.
Duterte’s lead over Robredo narrows to 7 points
Malacañang is framing national administration priorities around looming international and environmental challenges as political tracking data indicates a tightening presidential race ahead of the 2028 elections.
BJMP: CCTV shows no irregularities in Romualdez custody
Surveillance footage reviews showed no power cuts or unauthorized movement at the Quezon City Jail following allegations that special privileges were granted to a high-profile detainee facing major corruption charges. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) launched an investigation into claims that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was allowed to leave his cell at the Quezon City Jail.
DA: 8 farm road errors predate House budget review
A House committee inquiry revealed that project tracking failures in the proposed budget originated within executive agency drafting rather than legislative amendments, threatening the execution of key rural infrastructure. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols A.
Palace: Marcos seeks secure, affordable internet for Filipinos
State leaders and private sector partners are aligning strategy to fortify the nation’s digital ecosystem against systemic cyber threats while expanding high-speed connectivity to isolated rural communities. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure Sector Group in Malacañang on Tuesday to evaluate recommendations aimed at expanding internet access, strengthening cybersecurity defenses, and expanding the domestic digital economy.
Palace: PNP must enforce ICC warrant vs. Dela Rosa
Executive leadership has placed law enforcement command structures on direct notice, framing the serving of an international warrant against a high-ranking politician as a vital test of institutional integrity.
Palace denies blocking China from ASEAN defense meet
The Philippine government reiterated its commitment to inclusive regional diplomacy ahead of next week’s summit, emphasizing that its leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will maintain open dialogue for all member states and dialogue partners. Malacañang stated on Tuesday that the Philippine government will not use its current chairship of ASEAN to prevent any other country from attending or expressing their stance on regional issues during the upcoming summit.
DPWH targets 2028 completion of C-5 rehabilitation
Budgetary efficiencies from earlier infrastructure projects are being redirected into major Metro Manila thoroughfares as state planners prepare to repair one of the capital’s busiest arterial routes. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced it will begin the P2.5-billion rehabilitation of the 23-kilometer Circumferential Road 5 (C-5) in the last week of November.
Nationwide drill to test quake, tsunami readiness
Disaster management authorities will stress-test inter-agency coordination and emergency response networks against a catastrophic coastal threat during the Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
NCDA urges safer, inclusive transport for PWD passengers
Institutional safeguards across public transit systems face heightened scrutiny after a Deaf woman was subjected to sexual harassment onboard a commercial bus in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, prompting calls for strict legal enforcement and structural transport reforms. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) issued a formal demand to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to pursue full criminal accountability against the bus conductor involved in the November 1, 2026 incident.
Marcos urges Filipinos to keep departed loved ones’ legacy alive
State officials marked the traditional holiday weekend by calling on the public to convert personal remembrance into active civic responsibility and community care. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized that commemorating the deceased requires a commitment to supporting living communities across the country. Marcos, who paid his respects to the late president Ferdinand E.
House prosecutors push for continuous Duterte impeachment trial
Fears over procedural momentum and fading public recall have intensified as the Senate faces a dual workload between legislative budget deliberations and the impending defense phase of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Tiangco backs probe of 6,271 House-added projects
Proactive oversight of public funds must take precedence over post-disbursement audits as scrutiny intensifies over thousands of unvetted infrastructure insertions introduced to the proposed 2027 national budget. Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco voiced support for Senator JV Ejercito’s demand for complete documentation and justification regarding 6,271 infrastructure projects added by the House of Representatives to the spending bill.
House prosecution: wealth case harder to dismiss as politics
Sworn financial disclosures and bank documents—rather than competing political claims—will anchor the remainder of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s Senate trial to prevent drawn-out proceedings and counter claims of political bias. House prosecution legal spokesperson and counsel Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. stated that focusing exclusively on Article II makes it difficult for critics to dismiss the ongoing impeachment as mere political maneuvering.
Meralco announces service interruptions across 5 provinces
System upgrades, facility retirements, and municipal infrastructure projects will trigger temporary power interruptions across key residential and commercial sectors in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal throughout the week. The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) confirmed Sunday that maintenance teams will carry out line reconductoring, facility replacements, and line relocations to maintain grid efficiency.
House panel backs married women’s right to keep maiden names
House lawmakers are moving to resolve persistent administrative hurdles and institutional misinterpretations of family law that force married women to drop their maiden names in public and private transactions. The House Committee on Revision of Laws approved House Bills (HBs) 1648 and 8630 on October 5, 2026, advancing legislative updates to Article 370 of the Civil Code to explicitly protect a married woman’s right to maintain her maiden surname. Batangas Rep.
Forgotten Boy Scouts artworks find new home at National Museum
Forgotten murals, rare artworks and a personal collection of historic stamps find a new home as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines celebrates 90 years of shaping young Filipinos Some works of art spend decades hanging in galleries. Others wait quietly in storage, their stories largely forgotten. For a collection of paintings belonging to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), that waiting included a parking lot. Now, those artworks are getting another chance to tell their stories.
PCG tightens cargo inspections at Manila Port after RoRo incident
Elevated ticket costs and stringent cargo enforcement have contributed to noticeably lower passenger turnouts across major maritime terminals during the Undas 2026 holiday rush. At Batangas Port, passenger departures dropped to around 7,000 on Thursday compared to 12,000 recorded in 2025, alongside moderate arrivals logging over 2,100 passengers and 358 rolling cargo units between midnight and 4 a.m. Friday. “Passenger arrivals are still slow today compared to last year.
Mayon eruption forces thousands to evacuate
Emergency health resources were distributed across vulnerable communities as local authorities managed the evacuation of hundreds of households affected by volcanic activity from Mayon Volcano. To protect residents against airborne volcanic hazards, the Provincial Health Office dispatched 22,000 surgical masks to local health facilities for distribution following gray ash columns generated by the volcano.
Gotta catch ’em all, again: Pokémon nostalgia takes over Manila
For many Filipinos who grew up watching Ash Ketchum chase his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, collecting Pokémon cards, or spending hours playing on a Game Boy, the fascination never really disappeared. It simply grew up with them. Now, that childhood obsession has another place to flourish as the Philippines welcomes its first Pokémon Center pop-up at SM Mall of Asia, bringing the colorful world of Pikachu and friends closer to Filipino fans.
House to probe BIR’s suspended digital badge policy
A legislative probe has been initiated in the House of Representatives to scrutinize the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) following the agency’s abrupt decision to halt its controversial digital seal mandate for digital workers and e-commerce merchants. Through House Resolution 1565, lawmakers are pressing tax authorities to account for policy missteps that led to the sudden suspension of the Registration Seal Badge requirement on October 26. Authored by Kabataan Rep.
Diokno seeks measures to shield families from rising prices
A lawmaker from the legislative minority is pressing executive authorities to roll out urgent fiscal and economic interventions to protect low-income households from the escalating cost of goods fueled by the local currency’s slide. Akbayan Party-List Rep. Chel Diokno urged the administration to move past routine public assurances and lay down actionable strategies to curb the peso’s drop while directly shielding struggling families.
PH brings home 512 OFWs, dependents from Saudi Arabia
The Philippine government’s voluntary repatriation push from the Middle East reached a new milestone as the total number of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents brought back from Saudi Arabia since mid-October surpassed 500. Arriving aboard Gulf Air flight GF154 from Riyadh on October 29, 2026, a group of 45 OFWs and five dependents landed safely at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
PNP steps up patrols to protect homes during Undas
Efforts to prevent residential break-ins and opportunistic theft during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day have taken center stage, with national police leadership instructing neighborhood patrols to step up vigilance as families leave their homes empty for the Undas break. Noting that burglars frequently target vacant properties while homeowners travel or go on vacation, PNP chief Gen.
Philippines delivers aid to Myanmar quake-hit communities
Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro conducted a humanitarian mission in Myanmar on Thursday, meeting with Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe to discuss expanding assistance to affected and hard-to-reach areas. The two officials also discussed the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and Myanmar.
SB19 goes old-school with ‘Wakas at Simula’ vinyl, gives A’TIN something worth keeping
In an age when millions of songs are just a tap away, P-pop powerhouse SB19 is giving fans a reason to slow down, drop the needle, and experience music the old-fashioned way. The five-member group is bringing its second studio album, Wakas at Simula, to vinyl for the first time, turning a digital-era release into a collectible that fans can actually hold, display, and treasure.
Marcos pushes e-trike production to cut fuel costs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday pushed anew the expansion of manufacturing and eventually the use of local electric vehicles in the country including tricycles which would help not just the drivers, but also the country in saving fuel expenses and reducing dependence on fossil fuel. The President visited the Sazgar Philippines Inc. in Biñan, Laguna where he inspected and observed how some electric tricycles are built.
Palace defends economic policy as peso Hits ₱64 vs $1
Malacañang on Thursday reassured the public that the government has taken steps to strengthen and support the peso, which had surpassed P64 to $1 this week, including sustaining the growth and strength of the economy. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, in a briefing in Bukidnon, said as the country’s economy grows stronger, the higher the value of the peso becomes. “Ang tinutukan po ngayon ng Pangulo para po mas gumanda pa iyong ekonomiya natin.
Aquino seeks higher tax exemption, VAT cuts to ease costs
Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino is calling on his colleagues to support the immediate passage of a proposed measure which he filed last year that seeks to provide financial relief to Filipino families amid the weakening peso, looming impact of super El Nino, and other economic uncertainties.
House prosecution flags possible tax evasion over Sara Duterte’s ₱111.85-M income gap
House trial spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has raised the possibility of tax evasion involving Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, citing an alleged P111.85-million gap between her declared income and bank deposits examined during her impeachment trial. During the press briefing, Alonto Adiong said the discrepancy raised questions not only about Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth but also about whether she had properly declared her income and paid the correct taxes.
NLEX-C5 Northlink opens new section ahead of Undas rush
NLEX Corp. on Thursday inaugurated a new section of the NLEX-C5 Northlink project ahead of the expected surge in traffic during the Undas holiday. The newly opened two-kilometer Section 1A of Segment 8.2 connects Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the NLEX Mindanao Toll Plaza in Valenzuela City, providing motorists with an alternative route to major destinations in Metro Manila and northern Luzon.
Roque assures stable basic goods prices through year-end
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque expressed satisfaction with the prices of basic commodities sold in several supermarkets in Manila. During an inspection and price monitoring activity, Roque said bread, canned goods, bottled water, and other basic necessities were being sold within the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) suggested price list. She noted that most of the products were even priced lower than the DTI’s listed prices.
US, Japan top Filipinos’ preferred economic partners, survey shows
The United States and Japan topped the Filipinos’ choice for economic partners with a majority saying that they are the Philippines’ most important partner for economic security amid global risks, according to a September 17 to 23 surveys by Pulse Asia released on Thursday. The survey was commissioned by the Stratbase Group and involved 2,400 adult respondents nationwide, carrying a margin of error of ±2 percent.
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