Philippines

Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Matthew David has requested a transfer within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Arnold Kabanlit was designated as acting director to ensure leadership continuity. The move comes amid a major probe into corruption in flood control projects.

March 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team labeled the House committee on justice's 'mini-trial' as unconstitutional following her decision to skip the initial hearing on two remaining impeachment complaints.

MANILA — Amid continued oil price hikes, traffic volume on EDSA fell by eight percent, the Metro Manila Development Authority said yesterday. The agency also exempted oil tankers and vehicles delivering basic commodities from truck bans and number coding schemes.

March 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The House justice committee proceeds with the first impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte on March 25, 2026, despite her and her lawyers' absence. The agenda includes ground rules, pending motions, subpoenas, and witnesses for the April 14 public hearing. Officials stress the proceedings are evidence-based from official audit findings.

Malacañang is leaving the disclosure of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) flood control findings to the ombudsman. The ICI turned over its documents to the Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday. The DOJ will review them for potential leads in a case.

March 23, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Rappler will host an Ask Me Anything session with the executive director of the ICC's Trust Fund for Victims on March 27. The event seeks to address questions about support for victims in the Philippines' drug war cases. Reporter Lian Buan will interview Dr. Deborah Ruiz Verduzco.