1,600 sacks of ‘illegal’ mineral ores seized in Dipolog port

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities seized nearly 1,600 sacks of mineral ores sourced from alleged illegal mining activities at a declared “minahang bayan” (people’s small-scale mining area) in Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday, Sept. 26. Three wing van trucks loaded with mineral ores were intercepted Thursday evening at the Dipolog City Port, Zamboanga

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Ex-cop appears before NBI over alleged ‘cash delivery’ to Dutertes

Sep 28, 2026

Ex-cop appears before NBI over alleged ‘cash delivery’ to Dutertes

MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., a former security aide of then House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday to submit a sworn affidavit and “evidence” that he allegedly delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao

WATCH: Diokno asks defense to stipulate authenticity of Duterte bank records

Sep 28, 2026

WATCH: Diokno asks defense to stipulate authenticity of Duterte bank records

MANILA, Philippines – Prosecution counsel Rep. Chel Diokno asks the defense team to stipulate to the authenticity of bank records submitted by financial institutions subpoenaed in the impeachment case, saying this would “conserve the time” of the impeachment court. Diokno said the defense had earlier objected to the request. /dp READ: ICYMI: Sara Duterte impeachment

Prosecution, defense teams clash anew on Sara Duterte’s bank records

Sep 28, 2026

Prosecution, defense teams clash anew on Sara Duterte’s bank records

MANILA, Philippines — The opposing parties in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial clashed on Monday over the House prosecution panel’s request to admit her bank records into evidence. During the 30th day of the trial, House prosecution panel member Chel Diokno bared that they submitted a request for admission last week in an effort

Impeachment court grants Baste Duterte request to appear on Sept. 29, 30

Sep 28, 2026

Impeachment court grants Baste Duterte request to appear on Sept. 29, 30

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday granted Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s request to appear before it on Tuesday and Wednesday. His request was contained in a letter to the impeachment court on Monday,  according to Presiding Officer and Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero. READ: Baste Duterte, other witnesses subpoenaed for Sara

Escudero offers Abante to ‘rest somewhere else’ after dozing at trial

Sep 28, 2026

Escudero offers Abante to ‘rest somewhere else’ after dozing at trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero has offered Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. to “rest somewhere else” after the latter was caught dozing while a witness was being examined during the impeachment trial. During the resumption of the trial on Monday, Escudero asked public prosecutor Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor and prosecution spokesperson

Trump to make mysterious announcement TODAY in the Oval Office

Sep 28, 2026

Trump to make mysterious announcement TODAY in the Oval Office

Donald Trump will make an announcement from the Oval Office at 2pm on Monday.

Israel tracks down and kills motorbike-riding Hamas terrorist who kidnapped October 7 hostage Noa Argamani

Sep 28, 2026

Israel tracks down and kills motorbike-riding Hamas terrorist who kidnapped October 7 hostage Noa Argamani

Israel has tracked down and killed the Hamas terrorist suspected of kidnapping hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7 attacks.

Swiss reject 'pro-Russian' bid to toughen country's neutrality in referendum

Sep 28, 2026

Swiss reject 'pro-Russian' bid to toughen country's neutrality in referendum

Voters in Switzerland overwhelmingly rejected a proposal championed by a right-wing populist party to strengthen the country's vaunted neutrality.

Inside Iran's ruthless Quds Force unit tasked with attacks on foreign soil and overseen by 'Shadow Commander' boss - as UK probes regime link to RAF Fairford bomb plot

Sep 28, 2026

Inside Iran's ruthless Quds Force unit tasked with attacks on foreign soil and overseen by 'Shadow Commander' boss - as UK probes regime link to RAF Fairford bomb plot

If an Iranian connection is established, attention is likely to turn to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and, in particular, the Quds Force.

Incredible relic from legendary shipwreck lost for more than 140 YEARS washes ashore during powerful nor'easter

Sep 28, 2026

Incredible relic from legendary shipwreck lost for more than 140 YEARS washes ashore during powerful nor'easter

Fragments of a three-masted schooner that sank in December 1884 are believed to have been discovered on the shores of Nantucket on Saturday.

Marcos: Gov’t committed to protecting youth from school violence

Sep 28, 2026

Marcos: Gov’t committed to protecting youth from school violence

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is committed to protecting the youth from school violence and providing parents and communities with the knowledge and resources to prevent such incidents. He made the remark during the Recognition of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Participating Schools and Education Partners at

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