19 contracts in 5 years? Gatchalian questions GenCorp-Davao City deals

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Why did a food catering company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte keep winning all 19 contracts in Davao City? Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian repeatedly raised this question when Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte testified as a hostile witness in his sister’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, Sept. 29. READ: Impeachment court

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LPA outside PAR may develop into tropical depression within 24 hours

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility has a “high” chance of developing into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau said Tuesday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Benison Estareja said “the LPA was last spotted more than 3,500 kilometers east of

Sep 29, 2026

4 fugitives arrested in separate Caraga police operations

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The police in the Caraga region arrested four wanted persons in separate operations across the region on Monday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) director, said the suspects are wanted for alleged sexual offenses, illegal drugs and robbery. In Dinagat Islands, personnel of the Loreto Municipal Police

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P500 monthly wage hike for C. Visayas ‘kasambahays’ by October – DOLE

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said domestic workers in Central Visayas will receive a P500 monthly salary increase starting next month. Under the newly issued Wage Order No. ROVII-DW-06, the minimum monthly wage rate for ‘kasambahays’ or domestic workers in the region, including the provinces of Negros Oriental

Sep 29, 2026

Raffy Tulfo slams DTI over lengthy consumer complaint processing

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday reprimanded the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) after it revealed that consumer complaints could take up to seven months to be resolved. Tulfo raised concerns about the DTI’s implementation of the No Return, No Exchange policy during the Senate finance subcommittee budget hearing, saying he still

Sep 29, 2026

Tolosa: Impeach court admonished me; it must also be strict with Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Benjamin Tolosa Jr. has revealed that the Senate Impeachment Court admonished him. This happened after he gave his explanation on why he should not be cited for violation of the sub judice rule over his comments during media interviews. Tolosa made the disclosure in a press briefing on Tuesday

Sep 29, 2026

Iligan bishop prays for victory of truth on feast of St. Michael

ILIGAN CITY—The Catholic prelate here has prayed for the victory of truth over lies as the faithful observe on Tuesday the feast of the city’s patron, St. Michael the Archangel. Over 20,000 devotees, mostly carrying small statues of Saint Michael the Archangel, joined the morning procession around the city to pay homage to the revered image

Sep 29, 2026

Marcos honors 10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday honored 10 outstanding Filipinos for their exceptional dedication to education and national security during the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. He presided over the awarding of the Medallion of Excellence to the 10 honorees during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace, where four teachers, three soldiers, and three

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Woman killed, husband critically hurt in Sultan Kudarat shooting

COTABATO CITY — A woman was killed while her husband was critically wounded after gunmen opened fire on them inside their home in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, on Monday afternoon, police confirmed Tuesday. Major Jeffrey Lazaro, chief of the Esperanza Municipal Police Station (MPS), said the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. in Barangay Laguinding. He

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Oriental Mindoro town tightens biosecurity against ASF

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The southernmost municipality of Bulalacao in Oriental Mindoro is strengthening border monitoring and biosecurity defenses to protect and maintain its African Swine Fever (ASF)-free status after Occidental Mindoro had its first ASF case last week. The move aligns with the Oriental Mindoro provincial government’s broader preventive action, which includes establishing

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DepEd: New public schools must be PWD-accessible, disaster-resilient

MANILA, Philippines — New building standards issued by Education Secretary Sonny Angara require new public schools to be disaster-resilient and accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), among other things. The new requirements are set in DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, which establishes the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications (MPSS) for public basic education

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Poa belies Panelo claim on ‘farce’ Senate impeachment court ruling

MANILA, Philippines — Defense counsel spokesperson Michael Poa on Tuesday belied claims made by fellow spokesperson Atty. Paolo Panelo Jr. that he supposedly agreed with him that the Senate impeachment court’s ruling modifying the two-thirds conviction threshold against Vice President Sara Duterte was “just a farce.” Poa was referring to the remarks made by Panelo

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Sandiganbayan keeps Bonoan as accused in remaining graft case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan will remain an accused before the Sandiganbayan Second Division after it affirmed its ruling to deny the prosecution’s bid to discharge him from his remaining graft case. Bonoan’s graft case in this court division stemmed from his alleged conspiracy with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada to

19 contracts in 5 years? Gatchalian questions GenCorp-Davao City deals

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LPA outside PAR may develop into tropical depression within 24 hours

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Tolosa: Impeach court admonished me; it must also be strict with Sara Duterte

Iligan bishop prays for victory of truth on feast of St. Michael

Marcos honors 10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos

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Oriental Mindoro town tightens biosecurity against ASF

DepEd: New public schools must be PWD-accessible, disaster-resilient

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