Sara Duterte leads Pulse Asia’s 2028 presidential poll at 50%, while Bong Go tops the vice presidential survey with 31%, according to the September 2026 results. Read more »
Former Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez asked the Supreme Court to nullify the Senate’s new impeachment conviction threshold in the Sara Duterte trial. Read more »
Senators on Wednesday overturned Sen. Francis Escudero’s July 6 ruling that fixed at 16 the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, opening the door for a lower conviction threshold when incapacitated senators are excluded from the count. Read more »
The government is moving to ease the impact of rising fuel prices after Finance Secretary Frederick Go signed a resolution seeking the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Read more »
The proposed 2027 health budget has brought renewed attention to the need for stronger health insurance coverage, particularly as government officials weigh how available resources can better support Filipinos facing medical expenses. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s push to tighten government procurement rules advanced after the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1962, or the Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, on third and final reading. Read more »
