Philippines Headlines

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:14:00 +0800
Davao accountant admits past role in audit firm of Duterte-linked businesses
The third defense witness claimed she struggles to recall details of her partnership in the firm and whether she was paid for it.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:56:00 +0800
Duterte's SALNs list property in nonexistent Davao del Norte barangay
Second defense witness confirmed a mismatch between SALN and tax records on a lot in Samal, Davao del Norte.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:43:00 +0800
NAMFREL urges no more delays after SC ruling on BSKE
 “Our concern is not the length of the term. It is how the term was lengthened. Congress may set a term, but only voters can grant a mandate,” the poll watchdog said in a statement.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:32:00 +0800
After witness' 'China' flip-flop, senator-judges warn vs lying under oath
The Senate impeachment court warned witnesses that false testimony could lead to contempt and possible perjury cases.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0800
DOJ seeks cyberlibel charges vs Topacio, 5 others
The Department of Justive has filed a resolution reversing its decision to junk a cyberlibel complaint filed by Sen. Risa Hontiveros against six social media personalities who accused the lawmaker of bribing and coaching witnesses during the Senate i...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:16:00 +0800
Duterte defense asks ICC to drop two witnesses, calls their accounts hearsay
Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte have asked the International Criminal Court to remove two prosecution witnesses from his case, arguing that what they claim to know about his drug war comes mostly from rumor and hearsay.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:41:00 +0800
Who gave barangay execs 5 years? Supreme Court dissenters say not voters
The dissenters raised different arguments, from the lack of a compelling reason for the delay to the application of the longer term to officials already in office.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0800
Lula, a staunch Trump critic, to make first state visit during ASEAN
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will make a state visit to the Philippines on November 14 and 15, the first by a sitting Brazilian head of state, Malacañang said on Tuesday, November 10.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0800
LIVE: Sara Duterte impeachment trial, Nov. 10
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes Tuesday, November 10, with the defense set to present its second witness as it seeks to dispute allegations that she failed to disclose properties in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities an...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0800
Court inspects Quezon City jail over alleged Romualdez irregularities
The court checked detention arrangements for former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

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