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The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to extend the suspension of Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga for another 60 days without pay and allowances, following the recommendation of its Committee on Ethics and Privileges. During the plenary session, lawmakers approved the committee’s findings and recommendations with 238 members voting in favor and 10 … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its latest weather bulletin on Tropical Depression Basyang, warning of widespread rains and possible flooding in several parts of the country over the next few days. As of 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Basyang was located about 895 kilometers east of Northeastern … Read more
Several local government units in the Visayas have announced the suspension of in-person classes on February 4 and 5, 2026, as Tropical Depression Basyang threatens to bring heavy rains and strong winds across parts of the region. The class cancellations aim to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel while allowing families time … Read more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed three excise tax cases filed against contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya and other respondents, citing a lack of legal basis to hold them liable for the payment of excise taxes on several luxury vehicles. In a statement released on February 3, 2026, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez explained that … Read more
TOBOSO, Negros Occidental — Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco has publicly called on Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to personally visit his town and inspect a flood control project that collapsed following heavy rains on January 31, 2026. In a Facebook post that quickly gained attention, Jaojoco directly appealed to the … Read more
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered that the appeal filed by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte challenging his continued detention will be resolved solely through written submissions, without holding oral hearings. In an order dated January 29, 2026, and released publicly on Monday, the five-judge panel instructed Duterte’s defense team … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its weather forecast for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, highlighting the continued influence of the Shear Line and the Northeast Monsoon over several parts of the country. In its 2:00 AM bulletin, PAGASA reported that the Shear Line is affecting the eastern sections of the Visayas … Read more
House leaders on Monday said the filing of two new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte complies with the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld an earlier decision declaring the 2025 impeachment case against her unconstitutional. House justice panel chairperson Rep. Gerville Luistro of Batangas, along with vice chairpersons Rep. Belle Zamora of … Read more
Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has formally requested the House leadership for permission to travel abroad, citing an alleged request from “high-level representatives of the administration” as the reason for his planned trips. Leviste claimed that the request was communicated through his mother, Senator Loren Legarda, and was related to ongoing investigations into possible … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its official weather forecast for January 31, 2026, warning of widespread rains over several parts of the country due to the combined effects of a shear line and the Northeast Monsoon. According to PAGASA, the shear line continues to affect the eastern sections of the … Read more