Fifteen representatives from banking and insurance companies were ready to testify as House prosecutors pursued financial records in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Witnesses in the impeachment trial do not automatically receive immunity, but complying with a lawful subpoena may provide a defense against later criminal liability.
The International Criminal Court Prosecutor has officially charged former President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity over the Philippines’ war on drugs.
Contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II revealed a scheme where lawmakers allegedly “pre-arranged” DPWH projects by buying contracts even before the official bidding process.
Malacañang said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is willing to face any investigation on PCIJ’s report about contractors donating millions to his 2022 campaign.
The COMELEC clarified that the campaign and election periods for the Oct. 13 BARMM Parliamentary Elections remain in effect despite the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order on certain provisions.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the realignment of over PHP195 billion in flood control funds to finance emergency aid for communities affected by recent typhoons and future disasters.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured that the realignment of flood control funds will not compromise infrastructure spending, with key projects in schools, hospitals, and agriculture still set for implementation.
President Marcos ordered the reallocation of PHP255.5 billion in flood control funds to priority programs, while a new law now extends land leases for foreign investors up to 99 years.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that the PHP6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 will be free of congressional insertions and irregularities, focusing solely on programs that genuinely benefit Filipinos.
President Marcos Jr. thanked the United Arab Emirates for its steadfast support and for being a “true partner” in building smarter and future-ready governments.