Philstar
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A Philippine news outlet covering politics, sports, and regional developments with recent headlines focusing on Senate leadership disputes, sports achievements, and local news.
- Top beat: Sports
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Philippines peers
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- Bulacan flood control ‘BGC boys’ face P1.68 billion tax rapsThe DOJ has approved criminal tax cases against former Bulacan officials for over P1.68 billion in unpaid taxes, following investigations into income discrepancies and unfiled returns.
- Gardo to exit PAR after brief stayTropical storm Gardo is set to leave the Philippine area of responsibility after a brief stay, according to PAGASA weather specialist John Manalo.
- ‘Don’t be keyboard warriors’Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula encouraged Catholics to drive societal change through personal responsibility and service rather than passive criticism, warning against prioritizing wealth and privilege over caring for others.
- Digital parenting pushed amid youth violenceFollowing a school shooting involving minors in the Philippines, authorities are promoting digital parenting, revising laws, and addressing youth violence through various measures.
- Bells silent, classrooms empty as school starts healingSchools in Tacloban City remain closed and have increased security following a shooting that killed three and injured 20, while authorities address false reports of additional threats.
- Sara to testify if needed; Piattos listed as witnessVice President Sara Duterte's legal team says she will testify if needed in her Senate impeachment trial, while arguing that evidence should focus on offenses committed during her tenure as an impeachable official. The defense also plans to respond to a request to open sealed tax records.
- ‘Being LGBTQ helped in my work as prosecutor’Robie Ann Garcia Solacito, the first LGBTQ prosecutor in Sultan Kudarat, reported no discrimination in her 13-year career and advocates for civil unions and LGBTQ inclusion in legal training.
- Government to increase infrastructure spendingThe Philippine government is adjusting its economic strategy by lowering 2026 growth targets and increasing infrastructure spending, citing the need to address budget execution issues and external challenges like the global oil crisis and Middle East war impacts.
- Sandigan rejects Jinggoy’s bid to consolidate casesThe Sandiganbayan rejected Sen. Jinggoy Estrada's bid to consolidate his graft and plunder cases, citing different transactions and potential delays, with the court emphasizing the need to maintain separate proceedings for efficiency and fairness.
- Trillanes files cyberlibel raps vs senators, 18 bagmenFormer senator Trillanes filed a cyberlibel complaint against senators and 18 bagmen for alleged defamatory statements during a non-Senate hearing, claiming the event was politically motivated and damaging to his reputation.
- Eala soaks up royaltyAlex Eala and Venus Williams' doubles partnership ended in quarterfinals, but Eala gained valuable experience for her upcoming Wimbledon debut.
- Novino claims sambo silverSophia Nicole Novino won silver at the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships after losing to Kazakh Karakat Rakhybay in the finals
- Brazil advances, South Africa makes historyBrazil advanced to the World Cup's Last 32 as South Africa made history by progressing for the first time.
- Can Bennie make it in time for Asiad?The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas aims to naturalize Bennie Boatwright for the Asian Games, pending his Philippine passport acquisition.
- PBA adopts new rules, formatThe PBA introduces new rules and competition format for the Governors' Cup, aligning with FIBA standards and featuring changes to officiating and playoff structure.