The Senate will remove two unconstitutional spending provisions from the proposed 2027 national budget while strengthening safeguards on unprogrammed appropriations ahead of plenary deliberations.
The Department of Justice said the government may file an extradition petition next month in response to the United States' request involving Apollo Quiboloy.
Senator Robin Padilla submitted a counter-affidavit at the Department of Justice in Manila during a preliminary investigation into an obstruction of justice complaint.
The Supreme Court upheld Republic Act 12326, which postponed the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections to November 2028 and extended officials' terms.
The government is proposing a PHP1.66 billion increase for the Barangay Development Program, bringing its total proposed allocation to PHP9.74 billion in 2027.
Malacañang said the withdrawal of three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte should not be considered a mistrial, citing opportunities for defense cross-examination.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to allocate more than half of its proposed PHP6.56 billion budget for 2027 to flood control and sewerage management.
The Philippine National Police reaffirmed its commitment to lawful enforcement procedures amid social media claims calling for extreme actions against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the Supreme Court's budget ruling comes at an opportune time as the Senate reviews questionable allocations in the 2027 spending bill.
The Sandiganbayan ordered a 90-day suspension of jailed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over plunder charges involving allegedly undeclared election campaign donations.
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon rejected the Chinese Embassy's explanation of its ambassador's disputed remarks and urged action against lower-ranking diplomats.
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla announced a PHP50 million government reward for the capture of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa amid continued calls for surrender.
The House prosecution panel hopes the Senate impeachment court will reach a decision in Vice President Sara Duterte's case by late November or early December.