The Office of the Ombudsman is reviewing records from the Sandiganbayan Third Division to determine whether bias may have influenced its decision to grant former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. bail, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved measures Monday that would raise the annual personal income tax exemption ceiling to ₱350,000 from ₱250,000 and exempt microenterprises from the 2% minimum corporate income tax (MCIT).
Actress and television host Bianca Gonzalez called for continued scrutiny of alleged corruption in flood control projects as heavy rains and successive storms triggered flooding in several parts of the Philippines.
SB19 leads the 39th Awit Awards with 12 nominations, including Album of the Year for “Simula at Wakas,” following the P-pop group’s recent international performances.
Alex Eala overcame a right foot injury and a determined Caty McNally to advance to the Canadian Open round of 16 with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory Saturday (Manila time) in Toronto.
Alas Pilipinas delivered a breakthrough day for Philippine volleyball on Saturday, with the girls’ national team earning its first victory in the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship and the senior women’s squad ending a seven-year losing streak against Vietnam in the SEA V League.
Business leaders are pressing Bexar County to begin collecting a voter-approved hotel tax increase intended to help fund a new Spurs arena, saying delays could increase costs and slow the planned downtown redevelopment.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging farmers and ranchers affected by recent flooding to seek financial assistance and mental health support as they recover from losses.
The University of Texas System has sued a longtime Corpus Christi meat market, alleging its logo infringes on UT’s federally registered Longhorn trademark and could make customers believe the business has ties to the university.
Israel has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal developed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Sunday that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.