A look back at the Philippines' tumultuous 2025: ICC arrest of Duterte, flood control anomalies, a major cabinet revamp, a shocking family accusation, and deadly storms. Explore the year's defining events.
Vice President Sara Duterte shares an update on former President Rodrigo Duterte's Christmas in The Hague. Read about the family's holiday communication and the massive Pasko Pahalipay event in Davao.
Davao lawmakers oppose the ratified P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, demanding transparency and accountability over unresolved 2025 corruption issues and executive interference. Read the full story.
A look back at the Philippines' turbulent 2025: ICC arrest of Duterte, massive flood control anomalies, a Cabinet revamp, political family drama, and devastating climate disasters. Explore the year's defining events.
A look back at the Philippines' tumultuous 2025: ICC arrest of Duterte, massive flood control scam, Cabinet revamp, a political family feud, and deadly climate disasters. Discover the year's defining moments.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte defends DPWH projects from 2020-2022, citing official certifications. Amid flood control fund debates, he challenges media to probe actual spending. Read more.
Vice President Sara Duterte led the Duterte family's annual Pasko Pahalipay sa Taal in Davao City, distributing gifts to 45,000 beneficiaries. The event proceeded peacefully with robust security. Read more about this Christmas tradition.
The Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of 3 cops for killing 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos. Youth group Spark says this strengthens the ICC case vs. Duterte. Read more.
ICC medical experts conclude ex-President Duterte can stand trial. Prosecutors claim he feigns impairment. Key hearing date pending. Read the latest.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
The opening of Davao's ₱3.126B China-grant Bucana Bridge segment is postponed after Mayor Duterte cites safety flaws. Read about the clash and public reaction.
Vice President Sara Duterte denounces impeachment complaints as politically motivated, alleging a 'fishing expedition' and linking signatures to budget deals. The case remains in committee.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa has been absent from the Senate since November 10 following reports of an ICC arrest warrant. The former PNP chief faces potential charges related to the drug war.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte leads a reconstituted committee to oversee the local integration program for former rebels and extremists, ensuring compliance with national and local mandates.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte declines ICI invitation on flood control probe, accuses it of political harassment and being a 'propaganda factory' for the Marcos administration. Read his full statement.
On NTF-Elcac's 7th anniversary, a labor rights center calls for its abolition, citing human rights violations and a threat to democracy. Will President Marcos Jr. act?
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Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, accusing the commission of being a 'political weapon'. Read the full statement.
Vice President Sara Duterte condemns the 60-day suspension of Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, calling it a move to silence government critics. Read the full statement and reactions.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte welcomes an investigation into the city's flood control projects, denying any wrongdoing. He challenges critics to look at projects nationwide.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI inquiry into flood-control anomalies, citing separation of powers and accusing the body of political harassment. He urges an investigation into President Marcos instead.
Davao City Government turns over a patient transport and a multipurpose vehicle to the Muslim Affairs Office to enhance community services and emergency response. Learn about the new initiative.
Malacañang defends the Solicitor General's move to seek Supreme Court permission to represent officials in the ICC petition. Palace says OSG is acting within its legal mandate.
DILG-Davao awaits national office guidance on the official status of Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II. Read the latest updates on the succession.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte criticizes DTI's ₱500 Noche Buena budget as out of touch, urging officials to experience real market prices. Read the public's reaction.
Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte accuses Marcos administration of allowing foreign interference and worsening wealth inequality in the Philippines. Read his full statement.
As political tensions escalate in the Philippines, citizens confront twin dilemmas of leadership succession and massive corruption. Can the nation break from its troubled past? Join the conversation.
Zaldy Co's sudden transformation from villain to hero reveals the tribal nature of Duterte-aligned politics. Discover how loyalty trumps principle in Philippine political dynamics. Read our analysis.
Western Visayas police arrest Aklan's first and third most wanted persons for statutory rape in Malinao and New Washington operations. Justice prevails.
A 28-year-old man was the only one arrested in a police raid on an illegal cockfighting session in Tabogon. He now faces charges after P238 was confiscated. Read the full story.