Witness: P10M allegedly offered for each recantation by ‘maleta boys’

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman turned witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday that P10 million were allegedly offered for each recantation by the remaining “maleta boys.” Christopher Esquivel made the revelation while testifying at the plunder bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is accused of receiving P7.44 billion in

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has urged Filipinos to take precautions, warning that strong movement along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami reaching 5.5 meters. On Tuesday, Phivolcs outlined its tsunami risk reduction initiatives ahead of World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5. During a press conference, Director

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Sumisip LGU condemns attacks on Army troops in Basilan

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The local government unit (LGU) of Sumisip in Basilan province has condemned the series of deadly armed attacks targeting troops of the Philippine Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion (45th IB). In a statement on Monday evening, the Sumisip LGU denounced the two recent ambush incidents, emphasizing that such acts threaten

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300 kilos of trash collected in Sarangani Bay mangrove cleanup

KORONADAL CITY — Around 300 kilograms of garbage were collected from mangrove and coastal areas in Malapatan town, Sarangani province, during a cleanup led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region 12 (DENR-12) and the municipal government. DENR-12’s Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Sarangani and Community Environment and Natural

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Sara Duterte says her purpose is more than becoming the next president

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday stressed that her purpose is not to become the next president of the country, but to spread her message on the “country’s problems and what needs to be done.” Duterte made the pronouncement in a speech at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry 52nd Philippine

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WATCH: Rodrigo Duterte’s 4th ICC Status Conference | Oct. 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Detained former President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear Tuesday before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III as it holds fourth status conference in his crimes against humanity case. /dp READ: Rodrigo Duterte expected to appear in 4th ICC status conference

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Bolton councillor switches allegiance just 10 weeks after being elected

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Butuan among 2026 Galing Pook Awards semi-finalists

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Anyone caught in rush-hour traffic knows the quiet frustration of watching a city outgrow its streets. In Butuan, an ambitious bid to untangle congested thoroughfares and protect daily commuters has carried the Agusan del Norte capital into the final round of the country’s most storied local governance awards. The