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In this June 4, 2026 photo, acting Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez administers the oath of office to Lino Cayetano as general manager of state-run Peopleâ��s Television Network.

President Marcos names Lino Cayetano new PCO chief

By Alexis Romero

The government’s lead communication arm will undergo yet another leadership change, days after the shakeup at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Sen. Robin Padilla during the plenary session of the Senate.

Robin, allies threaten to stop attending trial

By Neil Jayson Servallos

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking the emergency medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy personnel assigned at the BRP Sierra Madre,Â a rusty ship grounded on Ayungin Shoal that serves as a military installation.

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Firm linked to VP Sara’s spouse under BIR probe

Firm linked to VP Sara’s spouse under BIR probe

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 2 days ago

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has placed Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband Manases...

Prosecutors rest impeachment case vs VP Sara

Prosecutors rest impeachment case vs VP Sara

By Delon Porcalla | 5 hours ago

To expedite the long-drawn proceedings, the House prosecution team has decided to conclude its presentation of evidence against...

Ping dares Alan Peter: Name people being threatened

Ping dares Alan Peter: Name people being threatened

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 5 hours ago

Sen. Panfilo Lacson dared Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano to name the individuals he allegedly threatened over...

House breaks for Undas, sessions resume November 9

House breaks for Undas, sessions resume November 9

By Delon Porcalla | 5 hours ago

The House of Representatives will take a nearly month-long Undas break starting today after the plenary approves...

Ombudsman, GSIS inspect Jinggoy’s office

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By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 1 day ago

The Office of the Ombudsman and the Government Service Insurance System have inspected detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s...

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Sen. Robin Padilla during the plenary session of the Senate.

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Workers do renovation works around the House of Representatives within the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 3, 2024.

House breaks for Undas, sessions resume November 9

The House of Representatives will take a nearly month-long Undas break starting today after the plenary approves on third and final reading the P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, which the Senate will also deliberate on.

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of the impeachment trial at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 7, 2026.

Prosecutors rest impeachment case vs VP Sara

To expedite the long-drawn proceedings, the House prosecution team has decided to conclude its presentation of evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Senate impeachment court today.

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Probe sought on Chinese remittances to Cale88

Reports that Chinese firms remitted P319 million to a company linked to Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, warrant a “full-blown national security investigation,” according to Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, lead prosecutor of the House of Representatives.

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