EXPLAINER: What is absolute pardon?

GMA Network - Sep 25, 2026

After 16 years, former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso may soon walk free after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted her absolute pardon. But what is this power granted to the chief executive?

Read full article
More News
Carlos Yulo redeems self, vaults to another Asian Games gold

Sep 25, 2026

Carlos Yulo redeems self, vaults to another Asian Games gold

After barely qualifying for the finals, Carlos Yulo captures a second artistic gymnastics gold medal for the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games as he rules the men’s vault

'I screamed and cried as Ben sat holding me - he was gone six months later aged just 38'

Sep 25, 2026

'I screamed and cried as Ben sat holding me - he was gone six months later aged just 38'

Anita Williams' husband Ben died just six months after being diagnosed leaving behind a wife and three children

Barangay, SK elections postponed to November 2028

Sep 25, 2026

Barangay, SK elections postponed to November 2028

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act No. 12326, which sets the term of barangay and SK officials to five years

Senate minority planning to boycott impeachment? Gatchalian responds

Sep 25, 2026

Senate minority planning to boycott impeachment? Gatchalian responds

Senate minority planning to Boycott impeachment? Gatchalian responds

Staffordshire airport owner killed after plane crashes just 10 minutes after take off

Sep 25, 2026

Staffordshire airport owner killed after plane crashes just 10 minutes after take off

Anthony Hall, 42, was one of three people on board a Cirrus SR22T which crashed high in the Swiss Alps

Oldham's Reform UK leader announces resignation just 10 days into the role

Sep 25, 2026

Oldham's Reform UK leader announces resignation just 10 days into the role

A by-election will be held after Mark Wilkinson stepped down as Reform leader in Oldham

M60 shuts as police rescue woman from motorway bridge

Sep 25, 2026

M60 shuts as police rescue woman from motorway bridge

GMP have given an update on the incident

#SaveMaryJane: A cause worth fighting for during the glorious days of social media 

Sep 25, 2026

#SaveMaryJane: A cause worth fighting for during the glorious days of social media 

(1st UPDATE) In 2015, citizens all over the world campaigned to stop the execution of Mary Jane Veloso — a time when social media was a force for social good

China ‘hinders’ PH resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal 

Sep 25, 2026

China ‘hinders’ PH resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal 

The PCG says a Chinese naval warship issued a radio challenge, warning it would take 'compulsory measures' to prevent the mission, while Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels were in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal

Andy Burnham 'told to call 2027 general election by Downing Street advisers'

Sep 25, 2026

Andy Burnham 'told to call 2027 general election by Downing Street advisers'

The Prime Minister is reportedly weighing up whether to call an early election

Robin Padilla arrives at DOJ to face obstruction of justice complaint

Sep 25, 2026

Robin Padilla arrives at DOJ to face obstruction of justice complaint

Robin Padilla arrives at DOJ to face obstruction of justice complaint

Legarda camp wants plunder complaint reconsidered

Sep 25, 2026

Legarda camp wants plunder complaint reconsidered

Legarda camp wants plunder complaint reconsidered

Recommended

About Us

Always dynamic, always updated, The Witness Daily ensures minute-by-minute update to the most pressing issues, curated specifically to cater to critical newsreaders of our time.

Categories

Press
Advertise with Us
Contact Us

Newsletter

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Witness Daily. All Rights Reserved.