MANILA – The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday cleared the way for a vote on the disputed conviction threshold in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial after rejecting Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano’s attempt to stop the court from reopening the issue. Thirteen senator-judges voted against Cayetano’s appeal, six supported it, while Senator-Judge Mark Villar abstained. A…
By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA – The House of Representatives’ prosecution panel is confident it can prove its impeachment case regardless of how many votes the Senate ultimately determines are required for conviction, Prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno said during oral arguments before the impeachment court on Wednesday. Diokno noted that prosecutors are not relying on…
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Filipino artists will have more space to showcase and sell their work as the Gateway Art Fair prepares to return for its fifth year from October 1 to 4 at Gateway Mall 2. The upcoming fair was introduced during its media launch on September 22 at World Kitchens, Gateway Mall 2,…
The peso gained slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday, while Philippine shares ended lower as concerns over weaker economic growth and elevated fuel prices weighed on investor sentiment. The local currency closed at 62.72 to the dollar, stronger than Monday’s 62.78 finish. It opened at 62.65 and traded between 62.64 and 62.72, averaging 62.69…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Quezon Avenue Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Quezon City. The station is part of Contract Package 102, awarded to the joint venture of Nishimatsu Construction Company Limited and D.M. Consunji Inc. The Php 25.538-billion package covers the construction of…
File photo of ‘EJ’ Obiena in last year’s Southeast Asian Games from the Philippine Olympic Commitee. Ranked world No. 5 in men’s pole vault by the World Athletics Rankings, Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena will be defending his gold medal while also trying to break his own Asian Games record in the men’s…
“I will always be on the side of those who have nothing and who are not even allowed to enjoy the nothing they have in peace.” —Federico García Lorca. —o0o— On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House, a meeting that many pundits consider as the…
(Photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY – The provincial government of Benguet and the Baguio City government have declared special nonworking holidays for teachers and other school personnel in recognition of their contributions to education. Benguet Gov. Melchor Diclas, through Executive Order 2026-73, declared Sept. 25 a special nonworking day for teaching and non-teaching…
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Trade Fair is marking its 40th year with a record 178 exhibitors showcasing food, fashion, furniture, crafts and other products from across the Negros Island Region. The fair, billed as the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair in Metro Manila, is being held at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig…
(POC Media Pool) The Philippines swept its first two Group C games in the women’s 3×3 basketball tournament at the 20th Asian Games on Tuesday at Kinjo Futo Station Square in Nagoya, Japan. Gilas Women defeated Mongolia, 17-12, before routing Macau, 21-4, to stay unbeaten in group play. Kacey Dela Rosa overcame an early right…