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In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, the high court ruled that Romualdez’s petition for certiorari has become moot following the formal filing of criminal charges against him before the Sandiganbayan.
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente "Tito" Sotto has filed a resolution seeking clearer rules on the prolonged and unauthorized absences of senators, citing complaints filed before the Committee on Ethics.
The Bureau of Immigration has intercepted two Filipino men attempting to leave the country after uncovering suspicious online recruitment schemes that promised thousands of dollars in salaries and signing bonuses for jobs in armed conflict zones.
In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, the BJMP said that Chief Jail Director Efren Nemeño ordered an immediate investigation after rumours that Romualdez has been going out of prison.
In a motion filed under Rule 68(3) of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the Office of the Prosecutor requested authorization to introduce the prior recorded statements, interview transcripts, and associated case materials of four key witnesses into the official court record.
The P2.5 billion rehabilitation of Circumferential Road 5 (C5) will begint this November and is projected to end in early 2028
PAWS said it had gathered 191 affidavits and submissions from pet owners as of November 3.
Extreme heat in April 2024 resulted in 585 additional preterm births during the 15-day period, where temperatures rose 2.44 degrees above normal.
How much will workers earn under new Western Visayas, SOCCSKSARGEN wage hikes?
Chin war survivors want the DOJ compelled to act on their 2023 complaint.
A "dictator" if he steps in, "indifferent" if he stays out.
Trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have prohibited lawyers representing drug war victims from using Tagalog in their opening statement during the upcoming trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity.
As part of its efforts to accelerate the country’s digital education roadmap, the Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for public school teachers and administrative staff nationwide.
The Philippine National Police has denied issuing a “shoot-to-kill” order for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, stressing that efforts to arrest the former PNP chief would remain within the bounds of the law.
Senators have called for an inquiry in aid of legislation following a pet crematorium’s alleged dumping of animal remains in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed before the Sandiganbayan graft and malversation charges against six officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Soccsksargen and other individuals over an alleged P491.9-million scam involving a road right-of-way in General Santos City.
The decision on the rider overboarding case issued against ride-hailing app Move It is not yet final, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said yesterday.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has tightened its validation of technical descriptions in budget documents after errors were flagged in project information, including coordinates for proposed farm-to-market roads (FMRs).
If China is indeed serious in its pronouncements that the last thing it wants is war in the region, then it must “walk the talk” and stop making diplomatic provocations over the highly sensitive issue of the West Philippine Sea, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said.
Five Filipinos in California were among the 63 people charged in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and related election crimes, the United States Department of Justice said Tuesday (Manila time).
Close to 300 infrastructure projects deemed not compliant with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)’s evaluation would be removed from the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for next year, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian vowed yesterday.
More than 100 public schools in Western Visayas suspended in-person classes November 3.
A Strombolian eruption sent an ash plume 1,600 meters above the crater.
China has yet to announce who will attend the Nov. 16-18 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila.
The motorcycle taxi service is disputing a steep fine by transport regulator LTFRB.
Police say the Digos cemetery image was taken in 2023.
Zalameda is among five justices shortlisted by the JBC to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who retires November 6.
The Department of Labor and Employment launched Hotline 15/30, a new 24/7 hotline for workers' concerns, including those related non-compliance with the agency's El Niño guidelines.
Schools will be allowed to resume in-person classes even while a mayor's or governor's class suspension is still in force, under an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that updates rules on calling off classes during disasters.
The openings for the first and second court judges are for the National Capital Judicial Region and Regions 1 to 12.
The Department of Education has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops, in what Apple's chief executive called the company's biggest education deal ever for the Mac.
The Department of Education has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops, in what Apple's chief executive called the company's biggest education deal ever for the Mac.
Rains are expected in Metro Manila and parts of Northern Luzon due to two weather systems, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
State weather bureau PAGASA warned of dangerous heat conditions in 16 areas across the country on Tuesday, November 3, with the heat index expected to peak at 43 degrees Celsius.
A coalition of 23 business and sectoral groups is calling for de-escalation of tensions between the Philippines and China, citing risks to deep trade and economic ties if strained relations persist.
Ride-hailing app Move It PH has been ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to pay a staggering P555.7-million fine for onboarding motorcycle riders beyond the government-authorized cap.?
The Philippine National Police is maintaining heightened operational readiness and road safety across major transport hubs and primary highways as millions of Filipinos return to urban centers after All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
The Department of Health has advised the public against relying entirely on water filtration devices to ensure safe drinking water as the country prepares for the effects of the impending super El Niño.
The Supreme Court has urged the public to exercise caution when expressing views on current and social issues and sharing information to avoid facing possible criminal charges.
Gasoline prices are set to rise while diesel and kerosene are headed for a rollback.
After more than a decade of having nameless crosses in a lonely field, victims buried in the Yolanda mass grave may finally have their names in their resting places.
The Department of Education is conducting risk assessments to prioritize large schools and those with a history of violence in the hiring and deployment of school counselor associates amid budget constraints, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States will meet in Manila during the Nov. 15-18 Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’s first leaders’ summit since 2024, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed.
Graduates tend to earn more when their jobs match their academic training, according to a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
Judges at the International Criminal Court have refused a request to use Tagalog during opening statements in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Rep. Lordan Suan (1st District, Cagayan de Oro) denied claims that he threatened to file a “shoot-to-kill” resolution against fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in a social media post on Monday, November 2.
The United States' commitment to Philippine security is "ironclad" and Washington is "in this for the long-term," US Ambassador Lee Lipton said on Monday, November 2, weeks before US President Donald Trump is expected to stop in Manila on his way to talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Makati has banned the flying of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles anywhere in the city for the whole of November for the ASEAN summit.
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is expecting a surge of up to 190,000 passengers on Tuesday, November 3, as travelers return to Metro Manila after the Undas break.
China has accused Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. of blocking its participation in last week’s ASEAN defense talks in Cebu, claiming that the Philippines invited China to join the talks only after pressure from other Southeast Asian states.
Heavy traffic is expected along major roads and highways on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, as motorists and commuters return to Metro Manila following the Undas 2026 long weekend.
Fugitive former Bureau of Corrections Chief Gerald Bantag has eluded arrest in Ifugao, according to the mayor of Lamut, Ifugao.
There will be no sale of P20-per-kilo subsidized rice on All Souls’ Day, November 2.
The National Food Authority (NFA) has substantially reduced palay handling time and costs in a pilot test of one-ton bags, replacing conventional 50-kilogram sacks in a system that could speed up grain procurement, maximize warehouse capacity, and free up funds for buying more palay.
United States Marines and sailors from the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) are deploying to the Philippines for the sixth iteration of the Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA).
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the registration of a new local political party in Biñan, Laguna and the change of names and acronyms of two political groups ahead of the 2028 national and local elections.
As the nation remembers the dead, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David of Kalookan has raised questions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating images that seem to bring the dead back to life.
The single largest collection of works by Filipino old masters will wow the world when it opens at Spain’s national museum, the Prado, in November 2027. Conceived by the Prado itself, the exhibit will showcase more than 70 Filipino works of the 19th century – and will be the first-ever of its kind.
As Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa continues to ignore an ultimatum for him to peacefully surrender, authorities were cautioned yesterday against publicizing details of ongoing efforts to capture the lawmaker.
President Marcos should take clear and concrete steps to arrest the peso’s continued depreciation against the US dollar and prevent the further erosion of Filipino’s buying power through soaring inflation with meager salaries, according to Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led the military in honoring the heroism of fallen troops who lost their lives to conflict, but remain unidentified due to the circumstances of their deaths.
The government is courting the United Arab Emirates to build a strategic oil storage facility that can transform the Philippines into a regional energy hub and cushion domestic consumers from global price volatility.
Up to two tropical cyclones are expected to enter or develop inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.
Sen. Ping Lacson says he backs a Senate purge of unsupported and corruption-prone items in the proposed 2027 budget.
Manila North alone recorded 976,200 visitors as of 3 p.m.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited his father's grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Saints' Day and sent flowers to the graves of Ninoy, Cory and Noynoy Aquino.
Several early-morning incidents occupied lanes along C5 as motorists marked All Saints' Day.
M/B Rose Marie 1 and MV Ocean Jet 788 are barred from operating pending safety inspections and technical assessments.
All crew members were brought to safety after their banca partially submerged.
The president says devotion to the departed should extend to people who are struggling.
Parts of Northern Luzon may see scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms on All Saints' Day.
Apart from manhunt operations to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is also conducting a probe to identify the people who assisted the fugitive senator in reaching Mindanao, where he is believed to be hiding.
The Senate is poised to purge thousands of infrastructure projects that were inserted into the proposed 2027 national budget if the Department of Public Works and Highways fails to submit complete supporting documents by Nov. 3.
President Marcos yesterday called on the Catholic faithful to honor those who have passed through acts of kindness, compassion and service to others.
Vice President Sara Duterte offered prayers for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which struck Tacloban City on Nov. 8, 2013.
At least 110,000 visitors flocked to the North and South Cemeteries of Manila yesterday for Undas.
More than 900,000 Filipinos have purchased the P20 per kilo rice from the government in September, according to the Department of Agriculture yesterday.
The Maligcong Rice Terraces in Bontoc, Mountain Province have been officially declared a National Cultural Treasure, giving national recognition to the centuries-old agricultural heritage.
Sen. Francis Escudero yesterday lauded last Friday’s convening of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament, calling it a historic milestone in the country’s peace-building efforts.
The House of Representatives will comply with the order of the Supreme Court to comment on a petition challenging the validity of the Senate impeachment court’s ruling to lower the voting threshold to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Philippines has plenty of water, yet many families, cities and businesses still face shortages, floods and unreliable supply.
More than 60,000 passengers have departed from ports nationwide as Filipinos travel for the observance of Undas 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
Filipinos are observing Undas on November 1 and 2 as families visit cemeteries and memorial parks to remember their departed loved ones.
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a woman for statutory acts of lasciviousness after she sexually abused her 11-year-old nephew, stressing that men can also be victims of sexual violence.
Senate committee on public services chairman Sen. Raffy Tulfo has urged agencies to ensure the safety of millions of people expected to travel to their provinces during the Undas holiday, calling for stricter inspections of public utility vehicles and tighter security at airports and seaports.
The Department of Education (DepEd) gained international recognition for its recent performance improvements in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Motorists should brace for higher gasoline prices next week as the escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to threaten critical oil supply.
A watchdog group has warned consumers about hazardous chemicals found in Halloween toys and costumes, urging manufacturers and importers to comply with Philippine safety standards to protect children from toxic exposure.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed dismay at the nearly two-year delay in the transfer of closed-circuit television control at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
From low-cost water filtration systems to biofertilizers and automated irrigation, Filipino-made technologies are offering practical solutions to water shortages and agricultural losses as the country braces for the impact of a “super” El Niño.
Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno urged the Marcos administration to present a clear and concrete plan to address the peso’s continued depreciation and cushion its impact on ordinary families.
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday dismissed the claim of an alleged former driver of former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco, that he delivered suitcases of cash to her.
As the Visayas sugar industry braces for the looming threat of a projected super El Niño, a much-needed dose of hope may soon come from the skies.
On its second edition in the Philippines, the Michelin Guide recognized 19 new food establishments across Manila, Cebu, Pampanga and Cavite, bringing the number of honorees this year to 127.
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended three Department of Public Works and Highways officials over alleged “ghost” farm-to-market road projects worth P94 million in Davao Occidental.
The Philippine National Police on Friday, October 30, reminded Sen. Bato dela Rosa that he was once the “father” of the force now hunting him, pleading with him to give himself up as the deadline for his surrender expired.
A Catholic priest has denounced keeping cremated remains at home or sealing them inside necklaces and other jewelry as a desecration of the dead, days before Filipinos observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyer dismissed claims of a purported driver that he twice delivered suitcases of money to the vice president.
The Judicial and Bar Council has submitted to President Marcos its shortlist of five candidates to the position of chief justice.
The Department of Education is leasing available private school facilities and properties and using them to address classroom shortages.