Discaya yields to NBI ahead of arrest warrant

By Alexia Bangayan

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contractor Sarah Discaya surrendered herself to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) office in Pasay City on Tuesday, December 9, before an expected issuance of an arrest warrant from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

PNP prepares for Manibela’s 3-day transport strike

By Noriko Yamamoto

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday, December 8, that they have set contingency measures for the three-day transport strike of the transport group Manibela from Tuesday, December 9, to Thursday, December 11.

PNP launches manhunt for Discaya, 8 others over alleged ‘ghost’ project

From ABS-CBN News By Rhianna Ramos On Sunday, December 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that tracker teams have been deployed nationwide to locate businesswoman Sarah Discaya and eight others accused of involvement in alleged ‘ghost’ flood control project in Davao Occidental. This follows the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who said…

Tropical Depression Wilma to trigger heavy rain across the Philippines

By Alexia Bangayan

Tropical Depression Wilma is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the country on Saturday, December 6, as it slows down over the Philippine Sea, with additional rain from the shear line affecting several provinces, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Supreme Court mandates restoration of P60-B excess funds to PhilHealth

By Noriko Yamamoto

Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting announced on Friday, December 5, that the SC has directed the government to return the P60 billion that was initially moved to the national treasury back to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

Ateneo Blue Eagles bowed to NUNS to close UAAP  S88 Girls’ Volleyball stint

By Soleina Vasquez

The final whistle of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Girls’ Volleyball Tournament echoed around the premises of the Paco Arena, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles closing their season at the expense of stumbling against the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups for a 12–25, 11–25, 15–25 standing on Monday, December 1.

ICC thwarts Duterte’s bid for temporary release

By Alexia Bangayan

On Friday, November 28, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected three arguments by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers, ruling that he must remain detained in The Hague to ensure his appearance at trial and prevent interference with witnesses.