MANILA (October 8) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering holding a manual parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) next year to meet the Supreme Court’s March 31, 2026 deadline, a move that could mark a rare return to hand-counted voting in the region. Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said Tuesday that … [Read more...] about Race against time: Comelec considers manual polls for BARMM in 2026
Lawmaker to Marcos, Duterte: Break dynasties, not just express anger
MANILA (October 8) — Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice has thrown down a political gauntlet — calling on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte to show they are serious about transparency and accountability by supporting an anti-political dynasty bill, even if it means weakening their own families’ grip on power. In a privilege speech before … [Read more...] about Lawmaker to Marcos, Duterte: Break dynasties, not just express anger
Marcos names Remulla as new Ombudsman
MANILA (October 8) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman, filling the post vacated by retired Ombudsman Samuel Martires in July. Malacañang announced the appointment on Tuesday, Oct. 7, calling it a move that underscores the administration’s continuing effort to uphold integrity … [Read more...] about Marcos names Remulla as new Ombudsman
Prices creep up again as fuel, veggies get costlier — inflation at 1.7% in September
MANILA (October 8) — Consumers felt a little more strain at the checkout counters last month as prices of vegetables and fuel climbed anew, pushing the country’s inflation rate to a six-month high of 1.7 percent in September. For the second straight month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a rise in consumer prices, up from 1.5 percent in August. Though … [Read more...] about Prices creep up again as fuel, veggies get costlier — inflation at 1.7% in September
Mati mining operations spark alarm over threat to heritage site, road project
DAVAO CITY (October 7) — Mining activities in Barangay Macambol, Mati City, are facing growing public scrutiny for allegedly threatening over 200 hectares of land and endangering key development and conservation projects in Davao Oriental. Provincial officials, environmentalists, and residents are voicing concern that the operations could harm the Mount Hamiguitan … [Read more...] about Mati mining operations spark alarm over threat to heritage site, road project
