Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget ‘red flags’

Inquirer.net - Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged budget watchdogs to report any “red flags” they uncover in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would take note of any alleged anomalies flagged by groups reviewing the proposed budget. READ: House to consult budget watchdogs “Sa

Read full article

More News

PNP rejects ‘shoot-to-kill’ calls vs. Bato Dela Rosa

Nov 3, 2026

PNP rejects ‘shoot-to-kill’ calls vs. Bato Dela Rosa

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) rejects calls for a “shoot-to-kill” approach in serving an arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, amid the circulation of fabricated quote cards attributing such a call to a lawmaker. “The PNP does not subscribe to a shoot-to-kill approach. Our mandate is to enforce the law, not to

Bohol donates lot for new Hall of Justice in Tagbilaran City

Nov 3, 2026

Bohol donates lot for new Hall of Justice in Tagbilaran City

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Bohol provincial government has donated a province-owned lot at the foot of Mt. Banat-i in Tagbilaran City to the Supreme Court of the Philippines for a new Hall of Justice. Gov. Aris Aumentado signed the Deed of Donation on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, formalizing the province’s donation of the property

NBA: OKC Thunder to honor Russell Westbrook in February

Nov 3, 2026

NBA: OKC Thunder to honor Russell Westbrook in February

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday they will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February. Westbrook, 37, played 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with Oklahoma City and retired as team leader in games (821), points (18,859), rebounds (5,760), assists (6,897), steals (1,442), field goals (6,626)

NIA opens 6 solar-powered irrigation sites in Leyte amid El Niño

Nov 3, 2026

NIA opens 6 solar-powered irrigation sites in Leyte amid El Niño

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Eastern Visayas has inaugurated six solar-powered irrigation facilities in Leyte to strengthen water supply to farmlands and help farmers prepare for the possible effects of the looming Super El Niño. NIA Region 8, led by Regional Manager Jaime de Jesus, formally opened the Opong Solar Pump

Italy hails Kimi Antonelli, but why doesn’t country’s Formula 1 champion drive for Ferrari?

Nov 3, 2026

Italy hails Kimi Antonelli, but why doesn’t country’s Formula 1 champion drive for Ferrari?

In the words of tennis great Jannik Sinner: “Mamma mia, Kimi!” Italy woke up on Monday rejoicing at the nation’s first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years, since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Kimi Antonelli became the youngest champion in history on Sunday, when the Mercedes driver finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to clinch the title with four races to spare. Almost all of Italy’s newspapers had a photo of Antonelli on the front page. Some used the picture of him on the shoulders of...

China tests wave-piercing stealth trimaran as unconventional naval fleet grows

Nov 3, 2026

China tests wave-piercing stealth trimaran as unconventional naval fleet grows

China appears to be testing a stealthy new trimaran at sea, according to a photograph circulating on social media, in what could be a further effort to develop unconventional naval platforms. The image first emerged on Weibo on Sunday and appears to show a vessel featuring an inverted wave-piercing bow, three-hull design and angular superstructure surfaces that could be intended to reduce its radar signature. The vessel, which is fitted with a prominent antenna mast and multiple dome-shaped...

Defense’s list of witnesses in Sara Duterte trial expected this week

Nov 3, 2026

Defense’s list of witnesses in Sara Duterte trial expected this week

'We issued an advisory last week which reminded the defense that it should provide the Court with a list of its witnesses at least five days before their intended date of presentation,' says Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr.

Myanmar natives ask CA: Compel DOJ to act on war crimes complaint vs junta

Nov 3, 2026

Myanmar natives ask CA: Compel DOJ to act on war crimes complaint vs junta

Petitioners invoke universal jurisdiction, a legal concept under which countries are obliged to prosecute grave crimes in the world due to the belief that all nations have equal duties to mankind

What’s with Marcos’ new EO on class suspensions?

Nov 3, 2026

What’s with Marcos’ new EO on class suspensions?

Blanket orders no more? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 130 provides an updated framework for declaring #WalangPasok.

Tomboy PH runners-up Keith Martin, Yanyan Bordallo open up about sexual abuse

Nov 3, 2026

Tomboy PH runners-up Keith Martin, Yanyan Bordallo open up about sexual abuse

Ayon kina Keith Martin at Yanyan Bordallo, ang personal nilang karanasan ang inspirasyon nila para isulong ang pagtulong sa kapwa victim-survivors ng sexual harassment at sexual abuse.

One of PH’s most wanted killed in Cavite shootout

Nov 3, 2026

One of PH’s most wanted killed in Cavite shootout

LUCENA CITY — A man listed among the nation’s most wanted fugitives was killed in an alleged shootout with police while officers were serving an arrest warrant in Magallanes, Cavite, on Nov. 1, All Saints’ Day. The suspect reportedly ran behind a bamboo hut in Barangay Tua at 10:30 a.m. to elude approaching lawmen. The

LOOK: JRU def. Mapúa (71-58)

Nov 3, 2026

LOOK: JRU def. Mapúa (71-58)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Mapúa, 71-58 Lawrence Mangubat Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

Recommended