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SC declares 2024, 2025 budgets unconstitutional

by Ghio Ong - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the national budgets for 2024 and 2025, particularly the unprogrammed appropriations that left the outlays “severely distorted.”

BIR experts back review of bank secrecy laws

by Aubrey Rose Inosante - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Internal Revenue and tax experts have expressed approval for having the country’s bank secrecy laws reviewed, saying amendments can significantly improve the agency’s investigative...

Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR

by Josiah Antonio - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

A super typhoon, with the international name Champi, entered the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration....

OVP budget hearing done in 16 minutes

by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Despite a break in her impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed her office’s budget hearing at the Senate yesterday and instead attended the inurnment of her longtime city planner in Davao. ...

Jonvic: No evidence linking Dutertes to Laos drugs

by Mark Ernest Villeza - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Authorities have no evidence linking the Duterte family to the 512-kilo shabu shipment seized in Laos, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, even as he noted that alleged drug financier Edrieza Rimbang...

‘Disruptor’ Cielo Magno challenges traditional pols

by Aubrey Rose Inosante - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

She still lacks name recall, does not belong to a political dynasty and does not have billions to spend.

Palace on envoy row: Apology can’t be forced

by Helen Flores - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

An apology should be given sincerely by the offending party and not demanded by the aggrieved, Malacañang said yesterday amid calls for Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to apologize to Filipinos for his recent...

Marcos, Japan PM discuss bilateral ties, ASEAN Summit

by Helen Flores - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed various areas of cooperation, including defense, security and preparations for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit...

Marcos, Japan PM discuss bilateral ties, ASEAN Summit

by Pia Lee-Brago - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

‘Kickbacks for Co, Bernardo increased under Romualdez’

by Ghio Ong - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Kickbacks for fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co and former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo from flood control projects rose from 20 percent to 25 percent when Leyte Rep....

Peak power demand seen rising amid El Niño

by Brix Lelis - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The country’s peak electricity demand could jump by 10.7 percent next year as the “super El Niño” threatens to further intensify summer heat, according to the Department of Energy.

Philippines retains Tier 1 status in human trafficking report

by Rainier Allan Ronda - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year in the US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, highlighting sustained government efforts to prevent human...

Prices of candles, basic goods stable ahead of Undas

by Louella Desiderio - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry said prices of candles and other basic goods are stable ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

EDCOM 2 cites gaps in classroom allocations

by Evelyn Macairan - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

The Second Congressional Commission on Education found gaps in the distribution of classroom allocations, with some municipalities with the largest shortages allegedly receiving fewer classrooms.

Capital1 escapes

by Joey Villar - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Bella Belen came to the rescue of Capital1 once again yesterday as the Solar Spikers pulled off a come-from-behind 20-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-20, 15-8 victory over a pesky ZUS Coffee for their second win in a row in...

Alegarbes turns childhood struggles into APG gold

by Joey Villar - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Arjay Alegarbes was then a small, asthmatic 12-year-old boy diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and dyslexia when he discovered swimming.

4 teams tackle unfinished business

by Joey Villar - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Win or lose, no one can take away their reserved seats in the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs anymore.

3 Pinoys in WSL Siargao event

by Joaquin Henson - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Three wildcards were awarded to host Philippines as the World Surf League put a silver lining to adding Cloud 9, Siargao, to the 2026 Championship Tour on Oct. 31-Nov. 10 with PSC allocating a P25-million...

Maroons eye solo lead

by John Bryan Ulanday - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

University of the Philippines rides the momentum of a hot run as it eyes solo top spot in taking on Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball second round today at the MOA Arena.

Blackwater aims to be razor-sharp

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Blackwater won’t make it to the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals unless the Bossing beats Barangay Ginebra by 45 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, on Sunday.

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