Senate Weighs Ombudsman Reform To Strengthen Anti-Corruption Drive

Proposed changes being considered by the Senate could give the Ombudsman stronger tools to enforce decisions, secure evidence and protect investigators and witnesses.
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Tobacco Fund Questioning Turns Into Standoff in Municipal Council

Police stepped into a heated Reina Mercedes council session after questioning over tobacco excise tax allocations led to raised voices and accusations.

Comelec Hopes To Register 1M Overseas Voters For 2028 Polls

Umaasa ang Comelec na tataas ang overseas voter participation kasabay ng pagpapatuloy ng registration campaign at mas malawak na paggamit ng online voting.

Impeach Court Moves To Avert New SC Detour Over AMLC Records

The court focused on confidentiality safeguards before allowing AMLC records to be presented in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Palace: Probe Alleged China Funds Given To VP Sara If Backed By Evidence

Malacañang said claims involving organizations linked to Vice President Sara Duterte should not be ignored if investigators are presented with sufficient supporting evidence.

Door Remains Open For Trillanes Testimony – Impeachment Court

Maaaring gamitin ng prosecution ang testimony ni former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV kung makita nitong makatutulong ang kanyang impormasyon sa kaso.

Prosecution May Wrap Up Article II Next Week; Verdict By Dec. 16 Still Doable

Kapag natapos ang prosecution, magsusumite muna ito ng formal offer of documentary exhibits bago simulan ng defense ang 30-day evidence presentation.

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SC Ruling Puts June 3 ‘Rump Senate’ Issue To Rest – Senators

The Supreme Court said the June 3 session appeared consistent with the facts, applicable law, and jurisprudence cited in the case.

NBI To Evaluate Cash Delivery Claims Of Velasco’s Ex-Aide

Tiniyak ni NBI Director Melvin Matibag na ibe-verify ang ebidensya at mga larawan bago magpasya kung may sapat na basehan ang mga alegasyon.

Mayor Duterte Gets Extra Day To Authenticate Records For VP Trial

Presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero granted Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s request to move his appearance to Tuesday and Wednesday for document authentication.

Comelec Expects More To Register During 8-Month Voter Listup

Maaaring magparehistro, mag-transfer, o mag-reactivate ng voter status ang mga kwalipikadong Pilipino sa registration period para sa 2028 national elections.

Lacson Tells VP Defense To Rethink ‘Technical’ Cross-Examination

Sinabi ni Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson na hindi gaanong tumatagos sa kanya ang pagtutok ng defense sa maliliit na gaps sa prosecution testimony.

Comelec Sets Batanes Special Congressional Election On November 28

Comelec has scheduled the Batanes special congressional election for November 28 to fill the province’s vacant Lone Congressional District seat this year.

VP Trial To Proceed With Or Without Defense

Ayon kay Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, hindi awtomatikong titigil ang proceedings kahit hindi dumalo ang defense, maliban kung pigilan ito ng Supreme Court.

Marcos Postpones BSKE

Incumbent barangay and SK officials will remain in office until 2028 following the enactment of the law postponing the scheduled BSKE.

Gov’t Seeks Higher 2027 Comelec Budget For 2028 Election Preps

Comelec’s proposed 2027 budget is PHP9.31 billion higher than its 2026 allocation as preparations intensify for the 2028 nationwide polls.

Palace: SC Ruling On Voting Threshold For VP Sara Must Be Respected

Ayon sa Palasyo, magiging bahagi ng jurisprudence ang magiging ruling ng Supreme Court kaya dapat itong sundin sa kasalukuyan at mga susunod na kaso.
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