Day: June 9, 2025

Manila: The Senate minority bloc has made a unified appeal on the Senate floor to convene as an impeachment court and begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, highlighting months of delay as a betrayal of constitutional duty. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III raised a question of privilege, expressing that the Senate’s inaction since receiving the articles of impeachment on February 5 has led to public distrust and suspicion that the trial is being stalled or abandoned. Pimentel emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitutional requirement to proceed with the impeachment

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is readying deployable response groups (DRGs) to provide immediate response to any untoward incidents during the rainy season. The PCG’s preparations are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to provide fast and reliable public service to the public during the rainy season. According to Philippines News Agency, PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan stated that these DRGs are tasked to assist local government units (LGUs) in preemptive evacuation and rescue operations caused by torrential rains. He emphasized the readiness of the PCG search and rescue (SAR) assets to ensure quick response

Manila: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday joined the Pag-Abot Program team that reached out to families and individuals staying under bridges and other danger zones in Tondo, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD’s continuous reach-out operations are in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that families and individuals in street situations (FISS) will be given critical assistance. “Dati kasi ang main operation ng aming Pag-Abot Program ay sa roads, sidewalks, sa overpass at sa underpass. Pero ngayon ang pinagtutuunan natin ng pansin ay yung mga

Manila: The local shares improved on Monday breaching the 6,400-mark, while peso ended the day weaker. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 0.46 percent to 6,406.13, with All Shares also increasing by 0.19 percent to 3,786.59 level. According to Philippines News Agency, sectoral indices were mixed, with winners Holding Firms and Services both increased their counters by 1.15 percent to 5,501.58 and 2,229.22 points, respectively, while Financials went up by 0.61 percent to 2,364.09. Losers for the day include Mining and Oil, declining by 3.70 percent to 9,523.15; followed by Property, down by 0.81 percent to 2,270.76; and Industrial,

Quezon City: The Philippines takes on Indonesia in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals starting Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Alas Pilipinas meets Indonesia club Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi at 7:30 p.m. after the match between Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of South Korea and Thailand’s national team at 4 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the Invitationals serve as a crucial platform for Alas Pilipinas to measure their readiness for the 32-nation FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship (MWCH). The MWCH will be hosted by the Philippines from September 12 to 28 at the Araneta and Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay