With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk

Los Angeles Times - Nov 7, 2026

Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.

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Angara calls for stricter digital protection for students

Nov 7, 2026

Angara calls for stricter digital protection for students

Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged technology and social media firms to implement tougher age-verification controls and delete online content that highlights violence and targets young learners into radicalization.

2 foreign fugitives nabbed over alleged links to large-scale fraud, illegal gambling ops

Nov 7, 2026

2 foreign fugitives nabbed over alleged links to large-scale fraud, illegal gambling ops

The Bureau of Immigration arrested two fugitives, a Taiwanese and a South Korean, in separate operations for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud and illegal gambling operations.

Legarda seeks inquiry on dumping of pet remains

Nov 7, 2026

Legarda seeks inquiry on dumping of pet remains

Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday filed Senate Resolution No. 759 calling for an investigation into the alleged dumping of remains of dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. “Our pets are cherished members of our families. READ: Legarda seeks probe into ‘unconscionable’ dumping of pet remains Entrusting their remains to a cremation service

Palace wants probe on why Romualdez allowed aide

Nov 7, 2026

Palace wants probe on why Romualdez allowed aide

Malacañang on Friday called for a “deeper” investigation into why Martin Romualdez was allowed to have a personal aide assist him in the New Quezon City Jail—where the former Speaker and President Marcos’ cousin is detained for plunder. Palace press officer Claire Castro said this special treatment, if proven, would constitute “extravagance.” READ: Palace wants

SC upholds law extending barangay, SK officials’ terms

Nov 7, 2026

SC upholds law extending barangay, SK officials’ terms

The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the law that amended the terms of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) officials and deferred the elections to another two years. Then Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda wrote the Oct. 14 decision, one of his last ponencias before taking over the Supreme Court as Chief Justice.

The week in photos: October 31 to November 6, 2026

Nov 7, 2026

The week in photos: October 31 to November 6, 2026

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Cheers, jeers greet Zalameda appointment as SC chief

Nov 7, 2026

Cheers, jeers greet Zalameda appointment as SC chief

Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda on Friday took his oath as the 28th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with a promise to maintain judicial independence and integrity. In the oath administered by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, Zalameda vowed to always be guided by the principle that “public office is a public trust.” READ: Rodil

Impeach court: COA docs for Article 1 can’t be used for 2

Nov 7, 2026

Impeach court: COA docs for Article 1 can’t be used for 2

The Senate impeachment court has decided to reject the reuse of the evidence that was presented against Vice President Sara Duterte in the allegations against her that the House prosecution panel had dropped. According to a Nov. 5 order from the impeachment court made public on Friday, the impeachment court specifically excluded thousands of documents

FACT CHECK: SC didn’t rule Marcos’ budget signing unconstitutional

Nov 7, 2026

FACT CHECK: SC didn’t rule Marcos’ budget signing unconstitutional

The Court faulted Congress for raising the President's proposed budget, and with the decision not yet final, no formal probe has been opened

New BARMM education chief vows improved learning outcomes

Nov 7, 2026

New BARMM education chief vows improved learning outcomes

COTABATO CITY—The newly appointed education minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) vowed to improve learning outcomes in the region as part of its promise to effectively deliver the dividends of peace to the Bangsamoro people. Member of the Parliament Naguib Sinarimbo took his oath as head of the Ministry of Basic,

Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio’s evolving creative scene

Nov 7, 2026

Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio’s evolving creative scene

BAGUIO CITY—Artists and craftsmen in this city opened the 2026 annual Ibagiw Creative Festival on Friday to showcase Baguio’s evolving art scene, on the run-up to its 10th anniversary in 2027 as the country’s pioneer “Creative City.” The city was declared a Creative City in 2017 for folk arts and crafts by the United Nations

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