‘4 of 15 Davao City deals with VP-linked firm went through bidding’

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines— Only four of the 15 food service contracts awarded by Davao City to a corporation linked to Vice President Sara Duterte  went through public bidding,  an official of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) said on Monday. The rest, according to prosecution witness and PhilGEPS Electronic Government Procurement Operations Division chief Rendell

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Ex-cop appears before NBI over alleged ‘cash delivery’ to Dutertes

Sep 28, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., a former security aide of then House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday to submit a sworn affidavit and “evidence” that he allegedly delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao

WATCH: Diokno asks defense to stipulate authenticity of Duterte bank records

Sep 28, 2026

WATCH: Diokno asks defense to stipulate authenticity of Duterte bank records

MANILA, Philippines – Prosecution counsel Rep. Chel Diokno asks the defense team to stipulate to the authenticity of bank records submitted by financial institutions subpoenaed in the impeachment case, saying this would “conserve the time” of the impeachment court. Diokno said the defense had earlier objected to the request. /dp READ: ICYMI: Sara Duterte impeachment

1,600 sacks of ‘illegal’ mineral ores seized in Dipolog port

Sep 28, 2026

1,600 sacks of ‘illegal’ mineral ores seized in Dipolog port

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities seized nearly 1,600 sacks of mineral ores sourced from alleged illegal mining activities at a declared “minahang bayan” (people’s small-scale mining area) in Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday, Sept. 26. Three wing van trucks loaded with mineral ores were intercepted Thursday evening at the Dipolog City Port, Zamboanga

Prosecution, defense teams clash anew on Sara Duterte’s bank records

Sep 28, 2026

Prosecution, defense teams clash anew on Sara Duterte’s bank records

MANILA, Philippines — The opposing parties in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial clashed on Monday over the House prosecution panel’s request to admit her bank records into evidence. During the 30th day of the trial, House prosecution panel member Chel Diokno bared that they submitted a request for admission last week in an effort

Impeachment court grants Baste Duterte request to appear on Sept. 29, 30

Sep 28, 2026

Impeachment court grants Baste Duterte request to appear on Sept. 29, 30

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday granted Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s request to appear before it on Tuesday and Wednesday. His request was contained in a letter to the impeachment court on Monday,  according to Presiding Officer and Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero. READ: Baste Duterte, other witnesses subpoenaed for Sara

Escudero offers Abante to ‘rest somewhere else’ after dozing at trial

Sep 28, 2026

Escudero offers Abante to ‘rest somewhere else’ after dozing at trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero has offered Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. to “rest somewhere else” after the latter was caught dozing while a witness was being examined during the impeachment trial. During the resumption of the trial on Monday, Escudero asked public prosecutor Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor and prosecution spokesperson

Marcos: Gov’t committed to protecting youth from school violence

Sep 28, 2026

Marcos: Gov’t committed to protecting youth from school violence

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is committed to protecting the youth from school violence and providing parents and communities with the knowledge and resources to prevent such incidents. He made the remark during the Recognition of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Participating Schools and Education Partners at

Family Feud: ANO KAYA ANG NAPUNO SA BAHAY 'PAG SINABING "PUNO NA 'YUNG ANO..." (Episode 1089)

Sep 28, 2026

Family Feud: ANO KAYA ANG NAPUNO SA BAHAY 'PAG SINABING "PUNO NA 'YUNG ANO..." (Episode 1089)

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House leaders defend 5-year barangay, SK terms

Sep 28, 2026

House leaders defend 5-year barangay, SK terms

Two House leaders on Monday asserted the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 12326, or the Act Fixing the Term of Office of Barangay Officials and Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan to Five Years.

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes near Zambales

Sep 28, 2026

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes near Zambales

IBA, Zambales – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded near Zambales on Monday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake occurred at 8:54 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers, with the epicenter at 15.46°N, 119.47°E, or about 47 kilometers north of 86° west of Palauig town.  READ: Magnitude

After Gabby sold to Ramon Ang, Piki Lopez is securing the family’s crown jewels

Sep 28, 2026

After Gabby sold to Ramon Ang, Piki Lopez is securing the family’s crown jewels

Gabby Lopez' branch turned part of their inheritance into cash—and put some of it toward keeping ABS-CBN alive. Their cousin Piki Lopez is securing control over what remains below.

Carlo Paalam saves PH’s boxing campaign in Asian Games, earns sure medal

Sep 28, 2026

Carlo Paalam saves PH’s boxing campaign in Asian Games, earns sure medal

Carlo Paalam edges his Chinese foe as he advances to the semifinals of the men's 55kg division, preserving the Philippines' medal streak in Asian Games boxing

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