Vice President Sara Duterte questioned whether the proposed 2027 national budget is being used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial. Senate leaders and Malacañang rejected the allegation, saying there is no basis to link budget deliberations to the trial. Read more »
The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, October 13, allowed House prosecutors to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving allegations of unexplained wealth as the sole charge to be decided by senator-judges. Read more »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections. Read more »
Sara Duterte leads Pulse Asia’s 2028 presidential poll at 50%, while Bong Go tops the vice presidential survey with 31%, according to the September 2026 results. Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned individuals who obtain Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards through fraud or illegal means that they could face criminal charges. Read more »
