Erice and Garin Clash Over Majority Influence in Congress

A heated argument erupted in the House plenary between Caloocan Rep. Egay Erice and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin over alleged interference by the majority in minority deliberations, particularly on the Anti-Political Dynasty bill.

VP Duterte: Impeachment Not a Priority Amid 2028 Bid

Vice President Sara Duterte states that monitoring impeachment proceedings is not a priority for her office, as Congress prepares to decide on complaints alleging misuse of public funds and threats against President Marcos Jr.

Rep. Suntay Apologizes for Anne Curtis Remark, No Malice

Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay has issued a public apology following criticism of his statement involving actress Anne Curtis. He emphasized his analogy was purely fictitious and meant to illustrate how comments are often misinterpreted.

Tingog Party-list Supports PBBM's Fuel Tax Suspension Proposal

The Tingog Party-list has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s proposal to seek congressional authority to temporarily suspend the excise tax on fuel, aiming to alleviate the impact of rising global oil prices on Filipino families, trans

Filipinos Arrested for Alleged China Espionage

The Philippine government confirms the arrest of several Filipino nationals suspected of conducting espionage for China, described as a serious national security issue by the National Security Council.

Philippines Defends Ayungin Shoal Deal with China

The Department of Foreign Affairs defends the provisional understanding with China on Ayungin Shoal, emphasizing it does not surrender sovereignty or reward coercive actions, while noting 13 incident-free resupply missions since 2024.

Sotto Warns of Loopholes in Anti-Political Dynasty Bill

Senator Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III raises concerns about possible loopholes in the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, particularly regarding extramarital partners and their relatives. Senator Risa Hontiveros clarifies that such cases fall under COMELEC jurisdicti

NBI to Call 18 Ex-Soldiers for Separate Statements

The National Bureau of Investigation will summon 18 former soldiers to submit individual affidavits, aiming to verify the credibility of their joint statement implicating government officials in alleged bribery.

NBI and Cebu Police Speed Up High-Profile Cases Investigation

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 and Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) have joined forces to accelerate investigations into high-profile cases, focusing on the hit-and-run death of young businessman Kingston Cheng. New NBI 7 Director Atty. Jose E

Cebu City on Economic Alert Over Oil Price Surge

Mayor Nestor Archival places Cebu City under heightened economic preparedness due to rising global oil prices from Middle East tensions, impacting transportation, food, and waste management costs.

BFP: March-May Peak Fire Months, Calls for Daily Safety

The Bureau of Fire Protection highlights March, April, and May as the most fire-prone months nationwide, with Metro Manila's informal settlements at highest risk. The Unified 911 system enhances emergency response, but prevention remains key.

LTFRB Urges Fuel Subsidy Beneficiaries to Update Cards

The LTFRB advises qualified beneficiaries to validate or replace their cards for fuel subsidies to prevent delays in fund distribution, as President Marcos Jr. announces plans for targeted aid amid rising oil prices.

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