Category: Philippines

Business

Six Villar Companies Face PSE Sanctions Over Late Q2 Reports—What’s Behind the Delay?

Six companies controlled by billionaire Manuel Villar Jr. are facing possible sanctions from the Philippine Stock Exchange after failing to submit their second-quarter 2026 financial reports on the original deadline, putting another spotlight on the Villar Group’s continuing financial-reporting problems. The six companies identified in the report are AllDay Marts Inc., AllHome Corp., Villar Land Holdings Corp., Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., Vistamalls Inc., and VistaREIT Inc. The companies wer

August 24, 2026

Philippines

‘HINDI KO NA MAALALA’: Hostile Witness Gina Acosta Grilled Over ₱1.84-B Davao Confidential Funds

MANILA, Philippines — A key witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial faced intense questioning Monday after repeatedly saying she could no longer remember how much confidential funding was allocated to Davao City during Duterte’s final years as mayor. Gina Acosta, a former special disbursing officer (SDO) who handled confidential funds for the Office of the Vice President and previously worked with Duterte in Davao City, was declared a hostile witness during the Senate impeach

August 24, 2026

Philippines

‘Antonio Pagong,’ ‘Timon Pusa’ and ₱100,000 Each: What the OVP Receipts Showed at Sara Duterte Trial

MANILA, Philippines — Unusual names including “Antonio Pagong,” “Timon Andrew Pusa” and “Xuniso P. Belat” surfaced Monday as prosecutors presented acknowledgment receipts linked to confidential-fund transactions of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The names were presented by private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan while questioning former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta about how confidential-fund transactions were docume

August 24, 2026

Business

Juanito Que Dies at 89: The Low-Key Businessman Whose Wealth Stayed Out of the Spotlight

MANILA, Philippines — Business circles are mourning the death of businessman Juanito Que, who passed away at the age of 89, according to a report published by Bilyonaryo on August 23. Que was known for keeping a remarkably low public profile despite spending decades building his business interests. Bilyonaryo described him as a businessman who made his mark in Manila's hardware trade while largely staying away from the limelight that often surrounds the country's wealthiest families. His passi

August 24, 2026

Philippines

SAF 44 Case Takes Another Turn: What Happened When Authorities Closed In on a Mamasapano Suspect?

More than a decade after the Mamasapano clash that claimed the lives of 44 elite police commandos, Philippine authorities have reported another development in the long-running pursuit of individuals allegedly connected to one of the country's most painful security tragedies. A suspect authorities linked to the 2015 SAF 44 clash was killed during a government operation in Maguindanao del Sur, according to security officials. The development adds another chapter to the continuing effort to track

August 24, 2026

Entertainment

Gela Atayde ‘Hard Launches’ Zaijian Jaranilla? One Sweet Birthday Message Has Fans Convinced

MANILA, Philippines — Are Gela Atayde and Zaijian Jaranilla finally making their relationship public? That is the question currently making the rounds among Filipino entertainment fans after Gela appeared to give her strongest public hint yet about her rumored romance with Zaijian. On August 23, Gela took to Instagram to greet Zaijian on his 25th birthday, sharing two photos of the actor along with a particularly affectionate message. “hbd to my idol since ’09 Love you, sungit,” Gela wrote, a

August 24, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Wanted to Meet PBBM? Michael Poa Drops a Bombshell as Palace Stays Mum

MANILA, Philippines — A report claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte wanted to meet privately with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been disputed by her camp, with defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa dismissing the claim as “fake news.” The rumor surfaced amid renewed speculation about the political relationship between Marcos and Duterte, particularly as the Vice President faces an ongoing impeachment trial before the Senate. Poa, who serves as spokesperson for Duterte’s d

August 24, 2026

Philippines

Brian Kerle Academy Takes Solo Lead in Roxas Invitational — But Can Anyone Stop the Australian Surge?

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — The Brian Kerle Basketball Academy is emerging as the team to beat in the inaugural Roxas City Invitational Tournament 2026. The Brisbane-based squad seized the solo lead after extending its unbeaten run, routing fellow Australian team Universal Athlete Centre (UAC) Keysborough in the latest round of the tournament at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center. The victory came after another impressive showing by Brian Kerle Academy, which had already announced itself as a serious titl

August 24, 2026

Philippines

August 25 School Drill Cancelled: DepEd Reveals What Happens Next After Expert Warnings

The Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed the nationwide simultaneous school safety drill for active-attack incidents that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, citing unfavorable weather conditions and the suspension of face-to-face classes in several areas. DepEd said the nationwide exercise will instead be conducted during the first week of September 2026, although a specific date has not yet been announced. The postponement was first confirmed by Education Secretary Sonny Ang

August 24, 2026

Philippines

PNP Completes Probe Into Bulacan Mother and 2 Kids Found Dead in Car—But Family Asks for Privacy

SAN RAFAEL, BULACAN — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has completed its investigation into the deaths of a mother and her two young children who were found inside a vehicle in San Rafael, Bulacan—but authorities are withholding further details after the victims' family appealed for privacy during their time of grief. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said the results of the investigation have already been submitted to PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Police officials

August 24, 2026