“Get back to work. Get back to work because it’s important, ang dami nating kailangang gawin,” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tells senators.

Senate gridlock draws Marcos rebuke as key measures face delay

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged senators to end legislative impasse and resume plenary work, warning that the prolonged disruption in the Senate...
Expelled Cavite 4th District’s Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga vowed to continue challenging what he called a corrupt political system.

House-expelled Barzaga stands defiant, earns VP Sara’s backing

MANILA — The House of Representatives expelled Cavite 4th District’s Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga on Tuesday in one of the chamber’s harshest disciplinary actions...
The Office of Ombudsman slaps six months suspension without pay on 27 Bureau of Corrections executives in relation to the release of heinous crimes convicts under the good conduct time allowance law. ABS-CBN NEWS

Graft, malversation charges filed over Bulacan flood control project; Discaya, DPWH execs face non-bailable...

MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman filed non-bailable graft and malversation charges against contractor Curlee Discaya, his wife Sarah Discaya, several Department of...
Parents of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries join the kick-off of “Brigada Eskwela” (School Brigade) at General Licerio Geronimo Integrated High School in Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City on June 1, 2026. The program helps prepare schools for the opening of classes on June 8. PNA

Marcos orders schools ready for June 8 opening of classes

MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure all schools are fully prepared for the opening...
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who is detained over the flood control scandal, wears a yellow Persons Deprived of Liberty uniform and handcuffs as he arrives at the Sandiganbayan on June 2, 2026 for the arraignment of his graft case. MICHAEL DELIZO, ABS-CBN NEWS

Ombudsman: No politics in Jinggoy P573-M flood control graft case

MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman rejected allegations that the plunder and graft charges against Senator Jinggoy Estrada were politically motivated, insisting...
Through her lawyers, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has submitted her reply to the impeachment complaint filed against here at the Senate which will convene as an impeachment court to hold trial.

Sara to Senate: Junk impeachment case due to constitutional flaws

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has formally asked the Senate impeachment court to dismiss the impeachment case against her, arguing that the complaint...
“I had a productive phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning, during which we discussed critical regional and economic priorities, and bilateral trade matters,” says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “Our exchange underscored our countries’ mutual commitment to strengthening the PH-US alliance and addressing shared regional interests.” PCO

US reaffirms South China Sea pledge in Marcos-Rubio talks

MANILA — The United States reaffirmed its commitment to helping maintain peace and security in the South China Sea as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
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Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to CIDG after Sandiganbayan arrest order

MANILA – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Monday following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Sandiganbayan in connection with...
There is no need to create a separate task force to locate Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa who has been issued an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court, says Philippine National Police chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. He says the police organization’s existing manhunt and warrant-serving teams are already equipped to carry out the task.

Bato Dela Rosa manhunt goes nationwide; PNP: No special task force needed

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified efforts to locate Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa following the issuance of an arrest warrant...
“Hindi ako traydor sa Pilipinas. Ang tanong ko: sino ba talaga ang traydor? Ang tumitindig para sa kalayaan at soberanya ng kanyang bayan, o ang handang ipaubaya sa dayuhan ang paghusga at pagdidikta sa mga Pilipino?” says Sen. Robin Padilla.

Padilla defends stand on sovereignty, insists Senate shake-up not tied to Sara

MANILA — Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday defended his position on national issues amid accusations of disloyalty, insisting that his stance is anchored on...