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Mans Carpio’s bank records disclosure complaint junked
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City has recommended the dismissal of the complaint filed by Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, over the alleged violation of bank secrecy laws by several House members and government offic...
China hits back at Teodoro after he rejects note on South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — China told Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to stop his "provocations and theatrics" after he publicly rebuked Beijing's position on the South China Sea arbitration in Seoul, South Korea.
Safer infrastructure, water security sought
MANILA, Philippines — A private sector body that advises President Marcos on government policies is pushing for measures that seek to make buildings safer, as well as manage floods and ensure water security, citing the need for faster and more coordinated action to mitigate the ...
From 'Braavos' to Forbes Park: Prosecutors trace alleged Romualdez-linked assets
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors accused former House speaker Martin Romualdez of using part of the alleged P7.44-billion flood-control kickback haul to set up or use shell companies and corporate conduits to acquire properties, shares and other assets.
4 retired SC justices giving views on ‘2/3’ conviction vote
On its 23rd day of proceedings at the Senate in Pasay City on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the impeachment court continues its evaluation of Article I, which focuses on allegations surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte’s misuse of confidential funds. Prosecution and defense panels p...
Sara Duterte arraignment on grave threats raps deferred
Vice President Sara Duterte is seen here stepping out of the van to attend her arraignment at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court regarding the grave threats case against filed her. INQUIRER / JASON SIGALES [Updated as of 9:50 a.m.]
Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos on 7 counts of graft
NOT A DAY SPENT IN JAIL The 97-year-old widow of deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and mother of the country’s current president has remained out on bail while appealing her conviction before the Sandiganbayan in 2018. File photo taken onSept. 11, 2025, at a church in Batac, ...
Ahead of arraignment, Sara suffers setback in another case
Vice President Sara Duterte. — File photo by Grig C. Montegrande/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte suffered a legal setback after the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed her perjury complaint against her alleged former aide Ramil Madriaga for “insuf...
Spox: Sara Duterte to attend Friday arraignment for grave threats case
File photo of Vice President Sara Duterte. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will personally attend her arraignment on Friday morning over three counts of grave threats, her spokesperson said.
BI: No reason to stop Cayetanos from leaving
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, boarded a flight to Singapore on Wednesday, arriving at Changi Airport hours later, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Marcos Jr. remembers late father, namesake on his birthday
From Bongbong Marcos Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remembered his late father and namesake, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., on his birthday on Friday.
Duterte arrives at Quezon City court for arraignment
Vice President Sara Duterte is seen here stepping out of the van to attend her arraignment at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court regarding the grave threats case against filed her. INQUIRER / JASON SIGALES MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the Quezon ...
“Trump Faces a Do-or-Die Midterm…War with Iran Has a Mid-June Red Line” - 경향신문
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The PM’s latest migration plan aims to lure Taylor and eliminate Hanson
Migrants would have to apply for asylum within the first few months of arriving in Australia under a Labor plan to stop a flood of bogus claims, while students’ right of appeal to extend their stay will be curtailed as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese scrambles to win Opposition L...
Embattled One Nation senator raises 9/11 conspiracy theory in resurfaced podcast
Embattled One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts suggested the September 11 terror attack was a hoax in a podcast appearance that has emerged on the eve of the incident’s 25th anniversary, adding to questions about One Nation’s policy and personnel.
PNG Chiefs in war over name as NZ Rugby threatens legal action
The NRL has been warned it will be dragged to court in an escalating dispute with New Zealand Rugby unless it changes the name of the new Albanese government-backed team in PNG from the Chiefs.
President benches 100kg, shocks military
President benches 100kg, shocks military News.com.au