President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed 400 OFWs and families to Malacañan Palace for the 'Tara sa Palasyo' Christmas event, celebrating their sacrifices and calling them the nation's modern heroes.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. names former PNP Chief Nicolas Torre III as the new General Manager of the MMDA, replacing Procopio Lipana. Details on the appointment and Torre's career.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will forgo his holiday break to conduct a thorough review of the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, aiming to sign it into law before the year ends.
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
ICC medical experts conclude ex-President Duterte can stand trial. Prosecutors claim he feigns impairment. Key hearing date pending. Read the latest.
Philippine officials, including President Marcos, firmly dismiss allegations linking the country to terrorist training for suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. The NSC finds no evidence to support the claims. Read the full statement.
President Marcos Jr. directs the PNP to enhance security for Christmas. Over 100,000 police deployed to ensure safe Simbang Gabi and holiday travels. Read the full story.
A priest's Advent homily urging spiritual over material preparation has drawn criticism for perceived hypocrisy over lavish church decorations and clergy involvement in politics. Read the full analysis.
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.
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco inaugurated the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2025 Agri-Fishery Trade Fair on Dec. 15. The event features products from 17 localities and 19 private exhibitors, showcasing Cebuano resilience. Visit until December 19!
President Marcos signs proclamation adding 69,490 sqm in Balamban, Cebu to the West Cebu Industrial Park-Special Economic Zone, boosting investment and development. Read the full details.
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.
President Marcos Jr. inspected the new ₱3.126-billion Bucana Bridge in Davao. MinDA Secretary Magno clarifies the visit was official duty, not political. The bridge opens Dec. 15, easing traffic for 35,000 vehicles daily. Read more.
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?
Bacolod City launches Oplan Kontra Baha to combat flooding. President Marcos postpones visit due to Tropical Depression Wilma. Details on the cleanup of nine major waterways inside.
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.
Malacañang clarifies COA's ₱14M flag on OP travel funds, citing delayed reimbursements from other agencies. Over 55% already collected. Get the full story.
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.