Day: June 30, 2026

Marcoleta claims plunder case meant to keep him out of VP Duterte’s impeachment trial

Marcoleta claims plunder case meant to keep him out of VP Duterte’s impeachment trial

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Tracy Cabrera MANILA — Reacting to the filing of plunder case against him with former Anakalusugan...

PH-US Forces Tighten Grip on West Philippine Sea in Fifth Joint Maritime Drills

PH-US Forces Tighten Grip on West Philippine Sea in Fifth Joint Maritime Drills

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Philippines and the United States have further strengthened their maritime alliance...

China Expands Maritime Presence Near Japan-Philippine EEZ, Raising Regional Tensions

China Expands Maritime Presence Near Japan-Philippine EEZ, Raising Regional Tensions

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma Foreign Sources MANILA — Chinese Coast Guard vessels have reportedly begun escorting Chinese government...

Leyte’s Island Gems Close in July for Eco-Restoration Drive

Leyte’s Island Gems Close in July for Eco-Restoration Drive

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma TACLOBAN CITY — Two of Leyte’s most celebrated island destinations will temporarily close to...

Nearly 9,000 San Juan Seniors Receive Rice Aid as First Lady Expands Food Assistance Drive

Nearly 9,000 San Juan Seniors Receive Rice Aid as First Lady Expands Food Assistance Drive

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Nearly 9,000 senior citizens in San Juan City received government rice assistance...

BIR Seizes Over 100,000 Packs of Illicit Cigarettes in Isabela, Uncovers P82.3-M Tax Liability

BIR Seizes Over 100,000 Packs of Illicit Cigarettes in Isabela, Uncovers P82.3-M Tax Liability

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its campaign against illicit...

Senate Releases Pretrial Order as Duterte Impeachment Trial Nears

Senate Releases Pretrial Order as Duterte Impeachment Trial Nears

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Senate Impeachment Court has formally transmitted its pretrial order to both...

Mandaluyong Confirms Mpox Case, Intensifies Contact Tracing and Disease Surveillance

Mandaluyong Confirms Mpox Case, Intensifies Contact Tracing and Disease Surveillance

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Health authorities in Mandaluyong City have confirmed a case of mpox, prompting...

Palace Says Mabanta’s Public Apology Underscores Cost of Baseless Allegations

Palace Says Mabanta’s Public Apology Underscores Cost of Baseless Allegations

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Malacañang on Monday said the public apology issued by Peanut Gallery Media...

House Prosecutor Welcomes VP Camp’s Shift on BIR Records as Win for Transparency

House Prosecutor Welcomes VP Camp’s Shift on BIR Records as Win for Transparency

grantforddetabali June 30, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The House prosecution panel has welcomed the decision of Vice President Sara...