Solon urges DOE to face Semirara coal auction concerns

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) must address the issues surrounding the planned Semirara coal auction, as ongoing uncertainties threaten the country’s baseload power. During a privileged speech, Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco highlighted mounting issues in the energy sector, particularly regarding the coal mine auction. READ: Japanese business chamber questions DOE-DENR asset-surrender

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Witness: Sara Duterte had no GenCorp stake, post from 2022 to 2025

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MANILA, Philippines — The corporate counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. on Wednesday testified that Vice President Sara Duterte had no shares or position in the corporation from 2022 to 2025. GenCorp counsel Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay was called to the witness stand to testify on Duterte’s involvement in GenCorp and Metro City Chow Foods Corp. Asked

NCDA warns businesses of legal consequences for rejecting PWD ID

Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Wednesday warned business establishments that they could face legal consequences for refusing to honor existing identification (ID) cards of persons with disabilities (PWDs), as these remain valid throughout the three-year transition period. In a statement, the NCDA clarified that the mandatory privileges and benefits

Impeachment court lets Duterte-linked firms’ counsel testify for defense

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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court on Wednesday allowed corporate counsel Suzette Balucanag-Punay to testify for the defense despite the prosecution’s challenge to her authority to represent two companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte. Balucanag-Punay, the in-house counsel of GenCorp Industries Inc. and Metro City Chow Foods Corp., was presented by defense counsel

Loke makes final address to ministry staff, reflects on four-year tenure

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Girl, 8, killed as speeding police car hits motorcycle in Koronadal

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KORONADAL CITY – A speeding police patrol car that crossed while the traffic light was red hit a motorcycle in downtown Koronadal, killing an eight-year-old girl and wounding her grandmother. The collision occurred at around 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday at a traffic light intersection along General Santos Drive and Sinsuat Street in Barangay Zone 4,

Donald Trump's ASEAN attendance set for November 17

Nov 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump is set to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on November 17, joining several other world leaders in Pasay City, Philippines, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday.

Sandiganbayan rejects Revilla bid to dismiss P92-M flood control case

Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the bid of former Sen. Bong Revilla and his co-accused to dismiss the malversation case involving an alleged ghost flood control project in Bulacan worth more than P92 million. Third Division Clerk of Court Atty. Dennis Pulma shared the information on Wednesday. He said Revilla filed

Summit Media takes full ownership of PEP, SPIN

Nov 11, 2026

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Harapan candidate's aide killed in crash

Nov 11, 2026

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EXPLAINER: How BARMM’s parliamentary government works

Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — More than a month after the historic election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua announced the composition of his Cabinet, designating officials to lead the ministries and offices of the regional government. READ: Macacua names new BARMM Cabinet members BARMM is the only region in

Sandiganbayan summons BJMP’s Payatas jail officials anew

Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has once again summoned officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) following its inspection of the male dormitory at the Quezon City jail. Third Division Clerk of Court Atty. Dennis Pulma said the court issued the subpoena on Wednesday to Jail Superintendent Maria Lourdes Pacion,

PNP: Over 23,000 security forces deployed for Asean summit

Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — More than 23,000 police personnel were deployed to secure venues and designated routes for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. According to PNP chief of directorial staff Lt. Gen. Neri Vincent Ignacio, the number of security forces was increased to

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