House majority parties back full disclosure on 2027 district allocations

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

Majority parties in the House of Representatives expressed support on Monday for the full disclosure of congressional district allocations under the proposed 2027 national budget.

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Court inspects Payatas jail after tackling Romualdez detention issues

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MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday inspected the New Quezon City Jail-Male Dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), where former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is detained. Romualdez was jailed in connection with a plunder case stemming from an alleged P7.44 billion kickback in infrastructure projects. WATCH: COURT INSPECTS PAYATAS

How South Trading Post built a community that keeps people coming back

Nov 9, 2026

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Assessor quizzed: Why confirm property when VP’s SALN has no details?

Nov 9, 2026

Assessor quizzed: Why confirm property when VP’s SALN has no details?

MANILA, Philippines — After claiming that lawyer Manases Carpio’s property matched the item declared by Vice President Sara Duterte, the Davao City land assessor was questioned how he was able to make that connection when Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) did not contain details. Counsel for the prosecution Benjamin Tolosa Jr. raised

Ex-Sultan Kudarat solon facing malversation raps yields in GenSan

Nov 9, 2026

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Senators to Marcos: Declare state of calamity in El Niño affected areas

Nov 9, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Samuel has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but the Northeast Monsoon or amihan is expected to bring strong to gale-force wind gusts. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Samuel was unlikely to directly affect the country’s weather throughout the forecast period. No tropical cyclone wind

Leni Robredo reiterates stand: ‘No national bid in 2028’

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MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Monday, Nov. 9, pointed out that the decision not to return to national politics came even before she ran and eventually won as local chief executive of the city that her late husband had led for almost 20 years. She said this in a local radio

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Son stabs dad to death in Lipa City

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Son stabs dad to death in Lipa City

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