Philippines

House May Drop Bribery Charge vs. Sara Duterte — But Prosecutors Say Her Impeachment Case Is Still Strong

MANILA — The House prosecution panel is considering dropping the bribery article in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, but prosecutors insist the move should not be interpreted as an admission that the allegation is weak. The issue has emerged as prosecutors try to shorten the Senate trial and concentrate their resources on what they consider the strongest remaining allegations against Duterte. As of September 6, no final decision has been made to drop Article III, according to p

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Philippines

Romualdez Camp Demands Fairness From Ombudsman — But 28 Witnesses Could Change Everything

The camp of former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is again calling on the Office of the Ombudsman to ensure fairness, impartiality and due process as the investigation into the multibillion-peso flood control controversy moves forward. In a statement reported by Bombo Radyo on September 6, Romualdez's lawyer and spokesperson, Atty. Ade Fajardo, said the former House leader should be given sufficient time and opportunity to respond to any new allegations, including those

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Business

IPM’s Garbage Business Makes More Money—So Why Did It Still Lose ₱15 Million?

The listed company, whose core environmental-services operations are largely carried out through subsidiary Basic Environmental Systems & Technologies Inc. (BEST), reversed from a ₱11.59 million net profit in the same period last year. IPM’s latest financial report showed that service income rose 3 percent to ₱122.30 million in the first six months of 2026 from ₱118.76 million a year earlier. But the increase was overwhelmed by expenses. Cost of services surged 35.8 percent to about ₱118.65 mi

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Posts Bail After Arrest Warrant — But Her Legal Battle With Marcos Is Far From Over

MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted ₱360,000 bail on Saturday after a Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant against her over three counts of grave threats involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 had set bail at ₱120,000 for each count, bringing the total to ₱360,000. Duterte personally appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice with her lawyers to p

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Philippines

ALEX EALA’S US OPEN RUN ENDS IN HEARTBREAK — BUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT LEFT FILIPINO FANS TALKING

NEW YORK — Alexandra Eala’s impressive 2026 US Open campaign has come to an end after the Filipino tennis star was edged by close friend and American No. 14 seed Iva Jovic in a dramatic three-set battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Jovic prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 after three hours and three minutes, denying Eala a place in the US Open fourth round and a blockbuster meeting with American superstar Coco Gauff. The defeat was particularly painful because Eala had fought her way back after losing the ope

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Business

Cebu Pacific Rewards Passengers Who Got Their Bags Right—But This Simple Packing Rule Could Save Travelers From Airport Trouble

MANILA, Philippines — Getting through airport security and boarding without a baggage problem usually feels like a small victory. For a group of Cebu Pacific passengers, however, following the airline’s hand-carry rules earned them something extra: recognition, certificates and even a special “CEBlay.” Cebu Pacific turned baggage compliance into a lighthearted airport celebration on September 4, recognizing passengers whose hand-carry bags successfully fit its new and improved baggage sizer bef

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Business

PAL Opens Its Cabins to Cats — But Pet Owners Need to Know This Before Booking

Philippine Airlines is making domestic air travel more pet-friendly, and this time, cat owners are getting their turn. The flag carrier has expanded its FurPAL in-cabin pet program to include small cats, allowing eligible passengers to travel with either one small dog or one small cat on PAL domestic flights. The service starts at ₱2,500 one way, subject to the airline’s requirements and travel guidelines. The move expands a program that initially focused on small dogs and was later made avail

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Philippines

House Turns Up Pressure on Senate Over Cybersecurity Bill — What Happens If the Threat Hits First?

MANILA — House lawmakers are pressing the Senate to move quickly on a sweeping cybersecurity measure that would create a dedicated National Cybersecurity Agency and establish tougher protections for the digital systems that keep the Philippines running. Camarines Sur Reps. Miguel Luis “Migz” Villafuerte and Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte are urging senators to advance their chamber’s counterpart to House Bill No. 9605, or the proposed National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastru

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Business

PAL Makes a Major Change for Fur Parents—And Cats Can Finally Fly Too

MANILA, Philippines — Fur parents who hate leaving their cats behind when traveling now have another option. Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its FurPAL in-cabin pet program to include small cats, allowing eligible feline companions to travel inside the aircraft cabin alongside their owners on domestic flights. The latest expansion means FurPAL is no longer limited to small dogs. PAL said passengers may now bring one small dog or cat into the cabin for a one-way fee starting at ₱2,500, s

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Philippines

₱300 Million More for Bukidnon Airport — But Can the Long-Delayed Project Finally Take Off in 2027?

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is seeking an additional ₱300 million under the proposed 2027 national budget to push the long-awaited Bukidnon Airport toward completion and operation next year, as the government looks to turn the project into a major gateway for travel, trade and investment in Northern Mindanao. The proposed funding was disclosed after Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the ongoing airport construction in Barangay Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Sep

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