Man suffers facial injuries in attack after altercation with group of strangers

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A man suffered facial injuries in an attack after an altercation broke out with a group of strangers.

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PNP: Focus crimes drop 36% in September 2026

Oct 5, 2026

PNP: Focus crimes drop 36% in September 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The number of focus crimes recorded by the Philippine National Police fell by 36.05% in September from the same month last year, police said Monday. The PNP recorded 2,063 cases in September, down from 3,226 in September 2025. “We welcome this improvement, but we are not letting our guard down,” PNP chief

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

Oct 5, 2026

Impeachment court allows AMLC exec to testify despite defense objection

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday denied the motion of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to exclude as a witness an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official expected to testify about Duterte’s alleged suspicious transactions flagged by the agency. Presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the ruling after defense counsel Atty. Mark

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Oct 5, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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WATCH: AMLC exec takes oath as prosecution witness in Duterte trial

Oct 5, 2026

WATCH: AMLC exec takes oath as prosecution witness in Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines – Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director lawyer Ronel U. Buenaventura takes his oath as a prosecution witness for Article II of the Articles of Impeachment on Day 33 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Buenaventura is expected to testify on billions of pesos worth of suspicious bank transactions involving Duterte

Velascos no-show at NBI; lawyer confirms ex-Speaker knows Gracioso

Oct 5, 2026

Velascos no-show at NBI; lawyer confirms ex-Speaker knows Gracioso

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, on Monday failed to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to comply with the invitation letters sent to them over the “cash delivery” claims of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. Instead, the Velasco couple were only represented by their three

PLDT internet services fully restored after cable cut

Oct 5, 2026

PLDT internet services fully restored after cable cut

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT said its internet services were fully restored nationwide Sunday afternoon following a service disruption caused by a submarine cable cut between the Philippines and Singapore. In an advisory, PLDT said services returned to normal at 4:30 p.m. “Services have fully normalized nationwide following the submarine cable cut between the Philippines and

Escudero reminds impeach parties to practice civility, professionalism

Oct 5, 2026

Escudero reminds impeach parties to practice civility, professionalism

MANILA, Philippines — Presiding officer and Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday reminded all parties before the Senate impeachment court to observe civility and professionalism as tensions continued to rise in the proceedings, including those arising from “rantings or tantrums inside or outside the courtroom.” READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 5,

Cops verify ownership of gun seized from student in Cotabato

Oct 5, 2026

Cops verify ownership of gun seized from student in Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY — Police are still verifying the ownership of a loaded .45 caliber pistol allegedly seized from a Grade 12 female student at the gate of Notre Dame of Matalam in Matalam, North Cotabato, on Oct. 1, following conflicting claims between her and her father. Lt. Col. Marvin Hugos, chief of the Matalam Municipal

13 TBS-linked suspects arrested in Metro Manila

Oct 5, 2026

13 TBS-linked suspects arrested in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen people allegedly linked to the True Brown Style (TBS) group have been arrested in Metro Manila since August 2024 as police intensify their crackdown on the group over its alleged recruitment of minors for criminal activities. Police records showed that two of the arrests were made in 2024, four in 2025

Cebu suspends afternoon classes on Monday for Teachers’ Day

Oct 5, 2026

Cebu suspends afternoon classes on Monday for Teachers’ Day

CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools across the province starting at noon on Monday to mark National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day. Gov. Pamela S. Baricuatro signed Executive Order No. 54, Series of 2026, ordering the provincewide suspension. The order allows classes scheduled

Raffy Tulfo wants impeachment court spox Tongol admonished over blunders

Oct 5, 2026

Raffy Tulfo wants impeachment court spox Tongol admonished over blunders

MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday asked the Senate impeachment court to admonish its spokesperson, Reginald Tongol, over alleged repeated blunders and for preempting the tribunal. Tulfo cited Tongol’s latest statement to the media, in which he was quoted as saying that the court might have its final verdict on the impeachment case against

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