PhilippinesPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front committed to signing an exit agreement before 2028. This action will conclude the Bangsamoro peace process.
PhilippinesThe Senate Impeachment Court ruled that subpoenas can be issued for documents not included in the original complaints. This decision addresses defense arguments regarding evidence.
Lorna Kapunan, counsel for the prosecution, expressed doubts about Vice President Sara Duterte appearing at her impeachment trial. Kapunan believes Duterte would be the least effective witness in her own defense.
PhilippinesMalacañang has called for an investigation into why a personal staff member allegedly provided 24/7 assistance to former Speaker Martin Romualdez inside a city jail. The Palace wants a deeper inquiry into the matter.
PhilippinesPublic prosecutor Terry Ridon views the Senate Impeachment Court's admission of most evidence as a success. Despite some audit reports being excluded, Ridon stated that the majority of their presented evidence was considered.
PhilippinesPalace press officer Claire Castro and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong have resolved past differences. They interacted during a fund turnover event.
PhilippinesPrivate prosecutor Lorna Kapunan stated Vice President Sara Duterte's defense has no reason to avoid addressing prosecution evidence. The impeachment court already affirmed the admissibility of key evidence.
PhilippinesReports of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. being impeached and replaced by Vice President Sara Duterte are false. There is no vacancy in the presidency or a Supreme Court ruling to support this.
PhilippinesReports do not indicate that President Marcos stated earning P96 daily means Filipinos are not poor. This threshold originates from statistical data.
PhilippinesVice President Sara Duterte's defense team requested the Senate impeachment court reject prosecution evidence. They argued the records are inadmissible, irrelevant, and insufficient.
PhilippinesThe defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte withdrew its subpoena request for law professor Dean Ralph Sarmiento. The panel asked the impeachment court to cancel or recall the subpoena.
The Senate impeachment court denied the prosecution's request to admit COA documents as evidence. These documents were intended to corroborate alleged unexplained wealth.
PhilippinesVice President Sara Duterte will travel to Hong Kong from November 6 to 8 for engagements. The Office of the Vice President stated she will personally cover all expenses.
PhilippinesThe Senate impeachment court reinstated the sub judice rule on all impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. This order reversed a prior decision by presiding officer Francis Escudero.
PhilippinesThe University of the East expressed hope that its alumnus, newly-appointed Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda, will uphold the Constitution and fairness. Zalameda earned his political science degree from UE Manila.
PhilippinesSenator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged Supreme Court Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda to restore public trust. Zalameda was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following the retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.
PhilippinesThe Philippines requires an integrity dividend to address its needs. The country does not need another political savior.
PhilippinesNaga City Vice Mayor Gaby Bordado urged former Vice President Leni Robredo to decide by January 2027 on a potential 2028 presidential run. Bordado stated this would allow Robredo sufficient time for campaign preparation.
PhilippinesThe International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is still in effect. The Philippine Supreme Court has not dismissed any proceedings against him.
PhilippinesFormer University of St. La Salle law dean Ralph Sarmiento declined to testify for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense in her impeachment trial. Sarmiento was announced as the first of 25 planned witnesses to challenge allegations of unexplained wealth.
PhilippinesInterior Secretary Jonvic Remulla rejected allegations that Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez can freely leave the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas where he is detained on a plunder charge. Remulla characterized the claim as gossip.
PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda is new SC chief justice President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda to serve as the next chief justice of the Supreme Court, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino
SamarTACLOBAN CITY — From shrimp-filled lumpia and smoked fish to seaweed salad, traditional salt, heirloom coffee and native rice cakes, the culinary treasures of Samar Island may soon find their way onto the tables of one of the Philippines’ most acclaimed restaurants. Hapag MNL, a one-Michelin-star Filipino fine-dining restaurant in Makati City, has explored communities
PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III pledged to convene the House Appropriations Committee to discuss potential reforms aimed at boosting budgeting transparency, a watchdog representative said on Thursday. Speaking at a media briefing after a meeting with lawmakers, People’s Budget Coalition co-convener Kenneth Abante said he met with Dy on Wednesday evening
PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Rep. Gerville Luistro praised former law dean Ralph Sarmiento on Thursday for his reason for declining to be a defense witness in Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial. In an interview on ANC’s “Headstart” with Karen Davila, Luistro, the lead House prosecutor, said she appreciated Sarmiento’s explanation that he would like to
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous heat index is forecast on Friday in Coron, Palawan, as well as in Dipolog City and Butuan City. In its latest heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Coron, Palawan may experience a heat index of 43 °C while Dipolog and Butuan may
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial did not go on a “fishing expedition” as its evidence came from her own records, along with those of her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and their alleged companies. Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead prosecutor, made this denial on Wednesday in an
Zamboanga SibugayIPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) expressed support to the moves of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and other media groups to decriminalize libel. Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr., PTFOMS executive director, said it is still necessary to have a libel law for the protection of citizens.
Agusan del SurSAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Butuan City is moving to balance tourism development and environmental protection as it prepares the popular Mayapay View Site / Mt. MayapayView Deck for broader public access and sustainable eco-tourism. The Butuan City Public Information Office (PIO) reported that a comprehensive evaluation is underway to upgrade safety protocols, establish
PhilippinesFor the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum
