“Ang nangyari sa Ateneo de Zamboanga ay sing krimen na kailangang imbestigahan at panagutin ang mga responsable — not another episode ng impeachment propaganda,” says Davao City’s Cong. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, reacting to the tirades of impeachment prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan (inset).

Pulong hits Kapunan for linking Dutertes to ‘culture of violence’

MANILA — Davao City’s Cong. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte accused impeachment prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan of exploiting the deadly Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting to...
A school security guard walks through a cordoned-off area at Ateneo de Zamboanga University following Tuesday’s deadly campus shooting. Inset shows one of the firearms recovered in connection with the attack, which left two students dead, including the student-gunman himself.

Academic pressure eyed in Ateneo Zamboanga shooting

MANILA — Investigators are looking into academic pressure and depression as possible factors behind the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, with the...
The Department of Justice filed a grave threats complaint on Aug. 11, 2026 over Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s remarks during an online press conference in November last year, when she said she had arranged for individuals to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Quezon regional trial court to hear VP Sara bid to recall arrest warrant, dismiss...

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s bid to recall her arrest warrant and dismiss the grave threats case against her will come before a...
“Wala pong selective justice na namamayani sa administrasyon ni Pangulong (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr.,” says Palace Press Officer Claire Castro during a press briefing.

Teachers’ group blasts Malacañang spokesperson over ‘insulting’ remarks

By ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has demanded greater respect for educators after Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Police investigators gather at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University after the shooting Tuesday morning’s shooting that left two people dead, including the student-gunman. REUTERS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Marcos orders tighter security after Ateneo Zamboanga shooting

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered a full investigation into the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University and called for...
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Malacañang: President never authorized alleged ‘leadership fund’ in DPWH

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. never authorized the creation of an alleged “leadership fund” at the Department of Public Works and Highways...
The Presidential Scholars program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. provides P20,000 in financial assistance to five graduating college students from each barangay who are at risk of abandoning their studies because of financial difficulties.

Public urged to report favoritism, abuse in scholarship program

MANILA — Malacañang has opened the Presidential Scholars program to greater public scrutiny, urging citizens to report suspected favoritism or abuse in the selection...
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Palace: No Sara request for meeting with PBBM

MANILA — Malacañang on Monday denied reports that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio had formally sought a private meeting with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.,...
Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the courtesy resignation of all officials within the Department of Public Works and Highways, from the top ranks down to the district level. He made the announcement during a Palace press briefing on Monday, saying that the directive came from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following reports of alleged irregularities and anomalous projects within the DPWH. PCO

DPWH turning to PPP for big-ticket infra projects – Dizon

MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is backing greater use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for major and technically complex government...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has filed another perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga who claimed to be her former bagman before the Taguig City Prosecutor's Office Monday, August 17. In the materials released by the Office of the Vice President, Duterte-Carpio can be seen taking her oath and was accompanied by her legal counsel, Atty. Paolo Panelo.

VP Sara files second perjury case vs ex-aid Ramil Madriaga

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday filed a second perjury complaint against self-confessed former aide Ramil Madriaga, mounting a fresh legal challenge...