Tougher Anti-Drunk Driving Bill Filed After Hit-and-Run
A hit-and-run death in Cebu City prompts a bill to amend the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act, imposing heavier penalties including up to 40 years imprisonment and fines up to P1 million.
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Strengthening Anti-Drunk Driving Laws for Safer Roads
Road crashes leave families grieving. The story of Kingston Cheng sparks calls to strengthen the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act. Join the conversation on SunStar Beyond the Headlines.
House Votes on Impeachment of VP Duterte: Accountability Test
The House of Representatives votes on transmitting the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate, amid allegations of fund misuse and threats.
Senate probes Meralco cross-subsidy to ease power rates
Senator Bam Aquino files resolution to investigate hidden charges and cross-subsidies in Meralco bills, aiming to protect middle-class consumers from unfair electricity costs.
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Beyond Impeachment: Filipinos' Daily Survival Struggle
While 87% of Filipinos know about VP Sara Duterte's impeachment, nearly 60% rank inflation as their top concern. The real crisis is the price of rice, not political drama.
House Ready to Strengthen Legal Team for Duterte Trial
The House of Representatives is prepared to bolster its legal team with private litigators if VP Sara Duterte's impeachment case reaches the Senate, says Rep. Gerville Luistro.
Sara Duterte legal team hits House probe as fishing expedition
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team denounces House inquiry as fishing expedition, as NBI authenticates video showing threats against top officials, including the president.
Comelec to Resolve All RPPP Petitions Before May for BPE
Comelec aims to resolve all RPPP petitions before May 2026 for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, ensuring clarity for COC filing.
House panel finds probable cause in VP Duterte impeachment
The House Committee on Justice unanimously voted to find probable cause in two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, advancing the process toward a potential trial.
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Carpio Case Won't Affect Impeachment: Rep. Ridon
Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon asserts that Atty. Manases Carpio's filing of cases in Quezon City will not derail impeachment proceedings against VP Sara Duterte, as hearings continue.
House Panel May Vote on VP Sara Impeachment Tomorrow
The House Justice Committee is expected to vote on probable cause for impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, amid issues over tax records, threat allegations, and P6.7B suspicious transactions.
PBBM Disappointed Over Delayed Repatriation of Zaldy Co
Malacañang says President Marcos Jr. is disappointed after the repatriation of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co was delayed due to invalid documentation issues, with Czech Republic retaining jurisdiction.
Senate Has P26 Million for VP Sara Impeachment Trial
Senator Panfilo Lacson says the Senate has around P26 million available from its 2025 budget to fund a possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
DFA: Two Passports of Zaldy Co Canceled
The DFA confirmed that two passports of former congressman Elizaldy Co, including a regular and diplomatic passport, are canceled and reported to Interpol.
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MILF Party Faces Election Offense Charges Ahead of Bangsamoro Polls
The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political arm of the MILF, faces election offense complaints over gun ban violations and foreign funding ahead of the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.
Lacson Defends Senate Procedure in Inviting House Members
Senator Panfilo Lacson defends the Senate's long-standing practice of inviting House members through the Speaker, citing inter-parliamentary courtesy in the flood control anomalies inquiry.
Palace Downplays Destabilization Plot But Urges Probe
Malacañang calls destabilization plot involving retired military officers 'old news,' but experts urge immediate investigation to ensure national security and AFP integrity.
Senate Panel Seeks Signatures for Flood Control Report
Senator Hontiveros says six senators have signed the Blue Ribbon report on flood control anomalies, needing three more. Lacson prepares a progress report.
Man Slaps Partner After Finding Her with Lover in Cebu
A 38-year-old man slapped his live-in partner after catching her with another man in Barangay Kinasang-an, Cebu City. He now faces legal consequences.
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Institute Backs Impeachment vs. VP Sara Duterte
The Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture endorses the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing serious charges and public support for accountability.
Endgame Needed in VP Duterte Bank Disclosures
Calls for closure as bank transaction revelations involving VP Sara Duterte emerge; potential legal, political, and precedential outcomes discussed.
Sara Duterte's SALN Shows No Cash on Hand Amid Wealth Rise
During impeachment hearings, the Ombudsman submitted Vice President Sara Duterte's SALNs from 2007-2024, revealing a net worth increase from P7M to P88M but no declared cash on hand from 2019 onward, raising transparency concerns.
House Panel to Summon Officials in VP Sara Impeachment Probe
The House Committee on Justice will invite high-ranking officials, including the Ombudsman and former Senator Trillanes, to a hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, focusing on alleged wealth discrepancies and SALN issue
AMLC Chair Subpoenaed for Hearing on VP Duterte-Carpio Bank Transactions
The House Committee on Justice has issued a subpoena to the Anti-Money Laundering Council, ordering its chairman to attend a hearing on alleged suspicious bank transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio and her husband, with reports dating
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VP Sara Duterte Urged to Attend Impeachment Hearing
House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V calls on Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the April 22 impeachment hearing and testify under oath to directly address allegations of misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds and wealth discrepancies.
Romualdez Points Finger at Co, Escudero in Budget Decisions
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez denies irregularities in flood control budget, blaming implementation by agencies and officials like Co and Escudero, while challenging public scrutiny of his district projects.
Lacson: Romualdez Must Answer Corruption Claims in Budget Hearing
Senator Panfilo Lacson insists former House Speaker Martin Romualdez should have attended Senate hearings to refute allegations linking him to flood control project anomalies in the 2025 budget.
Kiko Barzaga Surrenders Over Cyber Libel Arrest Warrant
Cavite Representative Francisco 'Kiko' Barzaga surrendered to authorities following an arrest warrant for eight counts of cyber libel issued by a Makati court, with bail set at P384,000.
Luistro: Impeachment is Constitutional Mechanism for Accountability
House Justice Committee Chair Gerville Luistro underscores that impeachment is a constitutional tool to ensure government accountability, not a personal attack. The process aims to determine probable cause against VP Sara Duterte, with evidence from COA,
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Madriaga Testimony Shows Possible Irregular Fund Transfers - Abante
Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante asserts that Ramil Madriaga's testimony indicates potential irregular transfers of public funds, bypassing audit safeguards, and calls for a thorough House Committee on Justice investigation.
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