President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. identified Israel as currently the most dangerous area for Filipinos in the Middle East, citing continuous attacks by Iran and heightened military activity.

PBBM retains key foreign ownership limits under new investment list

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed longstanding constitutional and policy restrictions on foreign ownership in key Philippine industries, even as his...
MARTIRES

Martires denies payoff allegations

MANILA — Former Ombudsman Samuel Martires has denied allegations that he received money from the Dutertes, branding the claims as “illogical” and riddled with...
The Philippines has no legal obligation to arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte and turn him over to the International Criminal Court, says Sen. Imee Marcos, chairman of the Senate’s Committee on Foreign Relations.

Imee: No term-sharing deal between PBBM, Sara

MANILA — Sen. Imee Marcos on Wednesday denied the existence of any “term-sharing” agreement between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara...
MARCOS, DUTERTE-CARPIO

Corruption issues hound Marcos, Duterte in Pulse Asia poll

MANILA – Corruption remained the primary factor influencing the public’s trust or distrust of President Marcos while Vice President Sara Duterte enjoyed the trust...
MADRIAGA

Artwork controversy: Madriaga lawyer claims multiple versions of painting linked to VP

MANILA — The controversy surrounding a painting allegedly gifted to Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio took a new turn after the lawyer of Ramil Madriaga...
Ramil Madriaga, who identified himself as a former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, testifies against her in the impeachment proceedings by the Committee on Justice on Tuesday. PHOTO BY MICHAEL VARCAS/THE PHILIPPINE STAR

Madriaga testifies vs Sara; VP camp calls it ‘pure fiction’

MANILA — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday rejected allegations made by Ramil Madriaga, branding them as “pure fiction” and asserting...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. fights ill-health rumors with star jumps and a short-distance run at the Malacañang palace complex, in these grainy video grabs. Malacañang has repeatedly denied rumors about Marcos’ health, noting that the President has recently been seen engaging in physical activities, including jogging and exercising with members of the media, in an apparent effort to dispel speculation about his condition.

Petition seeks SC order for regular disclosure of Marcos health status

MANILA — A petition filed before the Supreme Court is seeking to compel Malacañang to publicly release regular medical bulletins on the health condition...
20TH CONGRESS. The House of Representatives commences the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday morning, July 28, 2025. PNA

26 House members included in widening infra ‘scheme’ investigation – Ombudsman

MANILA — At least 26 members of the House of Representatives are now under investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged irregularities...
An attendant refills the fuel tank of a motorcycle at a gas station in Paco, Manila. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced that fuel prices will drop, with diesel set to record the largest reduction. PNA

Rollback offers relief but more aid needed – Marcos; Gov’t will sustain its interventions

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed the significant fuel price rollback but stressed that it will not be enough to...
DUTERTE-CARPIO, MADRIAGA

Sara brushes off key witness as House probe intensifies

MANILA — The legal camp of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday dismissed concerns over the testimony of alleged “bagman” Ramil Madriaga, signaling confidence...