1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (306+ words) The Office of the Ombudsman is set to file on Monday plunder, graft and other criminal charges against Leyte Rep. and former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan over his alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso flood control fiasco. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Saturday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she was harassed by authorities while dealing with an arrest warrant over three counts of grave threats. Duterte posted P360,000 bail on Sept. 5 at the Quezon City Hall…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (195+ words) The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday ordered free toll passage between Pulilan, Bulacan, and San Fernando, Pampanga, after flooding at Tulaoc Bridge caused severe traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). All vehicle classes are covered by the toll…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) A world-renowned urban planner and architect on Wednesday backed calls for a unified governance mechanism for Metro Manila, saying the flooding and other problems that crossed city boundaries cannot be effectively addressed by local government units (LGUs) acting on their…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (148+ words) September 2, 2026 Episode We go in-depth on the latest news, the biggest national issues, the political scene, and conversations with prominent personalities — all these firsthand on “At the Forefront” with Atty. Karen Jimeno only on BNC. Floodwaters may be receding, but…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (311+ words) Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Tuesday called for a nationwide overhaul of the country’s flood control system, proposing a single science-based master plan and a clearly accountable authority for each major river basin and metropolitan area. Pangilinan said the current system…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (359+ words) Grenada has formally reopened its Honorary Consulate in Manila, renewing its diplomatic presence in the Philippines and opening new avenues for cooperation between the two Caribbean and Southeast Asian nations. The move follows the appointment of business and civic leader…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (349+ words) Lawyer Jimmy Bondoc has come to Senator Robin Padilla’s defense, saying the lawmaker’s controversial remarks about aliases during the impeachment proceedings were misunderstood. In an interview with Bilyonaryo News Channel’s “Politiko Talks,” Bondoc said Padilla was making a legal distinction…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (96+ words) Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos remained on duty even while spending a few hours with his family. “Ang Pangulo ay Pangulo saan man siya naroroon,” Castro said in a statement Sunday. She stressed that government operations continued and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (228+ words) Up to 200 millimeters of rain may fall over parts of Luzon as Tropical Depression Pilandok enhances the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. “Bagamat magiging malayo ito, inuulit ko ay ito yung mag-e-enhance…...