President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. greets well-wishers in in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan where he spearheaded the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services during a visit to Sta. Barbara Central School on September 17. PCO

Malacañang shuts down Marcos resignation talk

MANILA — Malacañang categorically ruled out President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s resignation, shutting down talk of a possible transfer of power to Vice President...
Militant groups mark the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country through a rally, peace forum and dialogue with survivors in front of the Iloilo provincial capitol in Iloilo City on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. AJ PALCULLO

No crackdown on Sept. 21 protests – Malacañang

MANILA — Malacañang assured protesters that the government will not suppress the massive demonstrations expected on September 21, even as authorities intensify security preparations...
Based on the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) results, the Philippines, when ranked from the bottom, placed 15th in science, 17th in mathematics, and 19th in reading. PNA

PH improves rank in Pisa int’l education assessment

MANILA — Three years after ranking near the bottom of international learning assessments in 2022, the Philippines expanded its reach in 2025, surpassing 18...
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 judge denied Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s motion for voluntary inhibition in her grave threats case.

Sara eyes new legal challenge after judge in threat case refuses to inhibit

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio will pursue further legal remedies in her grave threats case after a Quezon City judge rejected her bid...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro says the proposed ban on political dynasties is among the Marcos administration’s legislative priorities

Marcos backs SC order for Congress to pass anti-dynasty law

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants an anti-political dynasty law enacted under his administration, Malacañang said Friday, throwing the President’s support behind a...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in more than a year on Wednesday at the International Criminal Court, where he’s awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity. AP

ICC keeps Duterte detained; witness disclosure raises risks

MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the continued detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that the disclosure of prosecution witnesses...
Tech entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg owns Meta, the parent company of popular social media platform Facebook.

DICT budget held as House calls Zuckerberg over online safety

MANILA — The House of Representatives has deferred action on the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DITC) proposed 2027 budget as lawmakers press...
The Senate impeachment court ordered Davao City’s Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to appear on September 23 as the prosecution turns its attention to Gencorp Industries, Inc., a company identified among Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s declared business interests.

Baste Duterte summoned to Sara impeachment trial over sister’s firm

MANILA — Davao City’s Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has been summoned to testify on possible transactions between the city government and a company linked...
From left: Retired Supreme Court chief justices Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno, former Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna, and former chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS

3 ex-Chief Justices: Vote base in Sara impeachment trial flexible

MANILA — Three former Supreme Court chief justices offered similar interpretations Wednesday on how many senator-judges should be counted in determining the two-thirds vote...
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez is seen inside a room in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology on Wednesday morning as he waits to attend his arraignment for plunder charges via teleconference.

Romualdez denies P7.44-billion plunder charge, moves for bail

MANILA — Former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte congressman Martin Romualdez formally denied allegations that he benefited from a P7.44-billion kickback scheme involving government...