Philippines

Philippine prosecutors dropped three of four charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on October 13, 2026, thereby bringing the trial to a pivotal stage. The Senate impeachment court voted to accept the motion, and the only charge left to be investigated is unexplained wealth. The ruling will short-circuit proceedings and spark political accountability, as well as Duterte’s future questions.  Sara …

The October 13-14, 2026 interruption of water supply in Bulacan is due to its scheduled maintenance by MWSS, which affects several municipalities and cities in the province. Water supply might be affected and may be interrupted for a short time. However, local authorities have encouraged households to save water, make emergency provisions and keep an eye out for official updates …

The Philippines is making a crucial climate policy decision, whether it can go beyond emission reduction commitments and establish a long-term net zero emissions target. The country is very vulnerable to typhoons, sea level rise and extreme rainfall. Climate Action Tracker notes that while it has climate policies and renewable energy plans, a clear national net-zero deadline is still lacking. …

Selecting a winning restaurant for an executive business lunch goes beyond just dinner. Important professional conversations can be influenced by privacy, attentive service, convenient location and comfortable atmosphere. There are also some fine dining establishments and high-end hotels in Metro Manila, Philippines, that have meeting rooms perfect for clients’ meetings, negotiations and corporate entertaining. There are four alternatives that can …

For those who are eligible members of the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines, taking out a salary loan might be easier with digital banking. For members interested in exploring the process of mobile application, their eligibility criteria, and the loan disbursement procedure, SSS LoanLite via UnionDigital Bank is an area of interest. Please confirm before applying the latest …

Once the House of Representatives has approved and sent the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, the Senate impeachment trial Philippines process will start. Under Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the Senate has the exclusive power to try and decide impeachment cases. The Senate serves as an impeachment court. The Senators are sworn in and the Chief Justice …

Cebu Pacific’s 10.10 Mega Seat Sale will see a surge in traffic for those seeking to travel at the lowest of promotional fares starting at ₱10 base fare. Secure the seat and get to the level of booking traffic in your seat in preparation by making all the difference between booking and missing out. It is advisable to log in …

Yields on the Philippines‘ benchmark 10-year government bond have increased to the highest since the end of 2018, reflecting the country’s fixed-income market, amid global inflation fears, energy shocks and tighter financial conditions. The jump is coming as global crude oil prices are heading towards $100/bbl, raising inflation risks for oil-importing economies. The conflict in the Middle East has increased …

Sara Duterte Gracioso cash allegations have sparked a big political controversy in the Philippines as Vice President Sara Duterte denied that she received millions or billions of pesos from retired police officer, Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. Duterte said the allegations point to occurrences that she was not involved in, did not know of, and did not experience.  What Are the Gracioso …

The Department of Education (DepEd) offers the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) to eligible public school teaching personnel under DepEd Order No. 029, s. 2020. It aims to recognize eligible staff and deliver a standard benefit via the regular government payroll process each year if applicable. Eligible teachers for the incentive may receive ₱1,000, with distribution beginning October 5 …