Malacañang reminded government agencies to keep their Christmas parties simple and continue austerity measures amid the anticipated impact of a potentially strong El Niño.
A House prosecutor questioned whether the first defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could establish that a disputed property was declared.
Comelec Bicol brought voter registration and education services to young people in Albay through a province-wide satellite registration activity at UST-Legazpi.
Major political parties in the House of Representatives expressed support for full public disclosure of congressional district allocations under the proposed 2027 national budget.
Malacañang reminded government agencies to keep their Christmas parties simple and continue austerity measures amid the anticipated impact of a potentially strong El Niño.
The House prosecution questioned whether Vice President Sara Duterte's 24 listed defense witnesses could address findings of at least PHP817.87 million in alleged unexplained wealth.
Defense witness Suzette Balucanag-Punay confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte remained a Metro City Chow director and Compensation Committee member from 2022 to 2025.
Sen. Francis Escudero reminded senator-judges and lawyers to exercise restraint when questioning witnesses during Senate impeachment proceedings, warning against intimidation in court.
The House prosecution challenged Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan's testimony explaining a PHP64,194.72 payment received by Vice President Sara Duterte in January 2023.
Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Vicente Sotto III filed a resolution seeking clearer rules and sanctions for senators with prolonged unauthorized absences.
The Senate impeachment court gave Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin until November 11 to submit requested property and travel records in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial.
Malacañang denied allegations that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is receiving special treatment while detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas.
Sen. Panfilo Lacson maintained that Sen. Ronald dela Rosa should first appear before a Philippine court if arrested over an International Criminal Court warrant.
Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Sen. Francis Escudero said repetitive testimonies alone will not justify limiting the defense's witnesses in Vice President Sara Duterte's trial.
The Senate will remove two unconstitutional spending provisions from the proposed 2027 national budget while strengthening safeguards on unprogrammed appropriations ahead of plenary deliberations.