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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City. According to the Office of Ombudsman on Thursday, the case stemmed from a complaint filed by its Field Investigation Office I after conducting
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A regional trial court judge based in Isabela City, Basilan, was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen early Thursday morning in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) confirmed. The victim was identified as Judge Joseph Wee Sit, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has maintained the 3-percent monthly cap on credit card finance charges while allowing banks to impose higher fees on installment loans and cash advances. Under BSP Circular No. 1242, issued on November 10, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised the monthly add-on rate ceiling for credit card
LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intends to expand the use of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in water-insecure communities as the country copes with a strong El Niño. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian led a benchmarking visit to Gilotongan Island in Cawayan, Masbate, on Wednesday to showcase a solar-powered facility
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded P2.814 trillion in gross revenue collections from January to October 2026, an increase of P149.86 billion or 5.63 percent compared with the same period last year, based on the latest collection report as of Nov. 12, 2026. For October alone, gross collections reached P348.54 billion, up
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has asked the NBI and its director Melvin Matibag to recuse themselves from investigating allegations made by Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said that P866.38 million worth of flood control funds have been returned to the country"s coffers as of October.
MANILA, Philippines – A witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte testified on Thursday that 11 people chipped in for a P200,000 meal in Tokyo, which was paid for using the credit card of Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. Anel Martin Antero took the witness stand in connection with the prosecution’s allegation
The BIR continues to face extortion complaints while the Customs bureau is trying to address port congestion and other issues
'Whether the Vice President and her spouse is leading a modest life. This is central to the allegation of unexplained wealth," says prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan
The 6-month preventive suspension without pay is a measure to guarantee an unbiased and unhindered administrative investigation, says the Ombudsman
Bases Conversion and Development Authority president and CEO Joshua "Jake" will be transferred to head the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said on Thursday.