Inquirer News
January 2026
SC junks House appeal on Sara Duterte impeachment case
The core of the dispute is the question of when an impeachment complaint is “initiated” to trigger the one-year ban, which the SC clarified in its recent ruling
Neither the secretary general nor the speaker of the House is granted by the Constitution any discretion to determine when this period commences. Neither does the House of Representatives have any discretion except to refer the matters to the proper committee within three session days,
Therefore,... no new impeachment complaint, if any, may be commenced earlier than February 6, 2026.”
DOH: ‘Proactive’ screening in place for Nipah virus
After 2014, the Nipah virus was not seen again, and the DOH is continuously monitoring through its Epidemiology Bureau. Also in 2023, under the leadership of Sec. Teodoro Herbosa, updated guidelines in responding to the Nipah virus were released,
The DOH is prepared for the Nipah virus and other illnesses. In fact, the Nipah virus is not new to us. It was already seen back in 2014 in Sultan Kudarat, during which there were 17 cases,
The discovery of confirmed cases of the Nipah Virus in humans in West Bengal, India, is a recent event that is being monitored globally. There are no international recommendations for restrictions on traveling,
Those who became ill got the virus from eating infected horse meat and by going near people who have the disease,
By focusing on teaching the public and ensuring that front-liners in airports and seaports are ready, the DOH BOQ, in coordination with other health agencies, is helping prevent the entry and spread of any potential illnesses,
Hired gun eyed in Maguindanao mayor ambush
3 suspects were killed while another escaped during a gunfight with lawmen
For now, we’re assessing whether there were security lapses on the part of the local police stations,
While we are thankful that Mayor Mitra was unharmed, this incident is deeply alarming and will not be treated lightly,
The rapid establishment of strategic checkpoints significantly constrained the movement of perpetrators, preventing them from causing further harm to civilians,
Maybe it’s all the same, but I also don’t know who’s behind it,
What they’re looking at, what the SITG is zeroing in on, is the possible hiring of the gunman with his relatives,
We are deeply concerned by the brazenness of this attack, which occurred in a residential area and put the lives of civilians at risk,
The President condemns this incident. He has immediately ordered the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the PNP to maintain the peace and order situation in the BARMM,
Violence, intimidation and lawlessness will not be tolerated in the province,
It demonstrated the effectiveness of the joint security operations,
INQToday: 15 dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in waters off Basilan
As a cargo ship capsized off Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal, its still-missing captain ordered his crew to jump ship amid liquefaction and bad weather, an act the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) hailed as “heroism.”
MILF’s Commander Bravo condems ambush that killed 4 soldiers in Lanao
This resurgence comes at a particularly critical and vulnerable moment. With the BARMM parliamentary elections approaching and the larger electoral contests in2028 on the horizon,
Marcos impeachment: 2nd complaint filed, Makabayan unsure of inclusion
It was very clear what we asked: ‘Can you transmit this to the speaker today?’ She replied, ‘I cannot commit.’ The example she cited was the first complaint — the day after it was transmitted to the speaker. So the only commitment she gave is that our complaint will be transmitted to the speaker tomorrow,
Now, when we asked how it would work, we raised the concern that a referral could happen later without our presence, potentially fast-tracking the referral to trigger the one-year ban. She said that is beyond his control and that he could not give us assurance that it wouldn’t happen,
However, we did not get a definite commitment from the Secretary General that he would immediately refer the complaint to the Speaker today. We don’t know why. We will monitor this, and we expect — since there is sufficient time — an immediate referral to the Speaker so that the Speaker can act on it,
Marcos back to normal schedule after bout with diverticulitis — Palace
That’s his schedule for now, and he’s been able to attend, so we can say it’s back to normal,
Villanueva submits defense to DOJ over flood control project
Yes, he filed his counter ahead of the PI (preliminary investigation) this Monday,
Quiboloy’s lawyer Torreon rebuts obstruction rap: ‘I was doing my job’
I was only performing my duty as legal counsel,
Aerial asset joins 5th day of search for missing Davao motorbanca
The life vest in the photos and posts does not belong to MBCA Amejara, as confirmed by the vessel’s owner. At this time, no debris has been found,
DILG releases Bong Revilla mug shot, denies he’s being treated as VIP
Dole: Final pay compliance top labor concern
2 new impeach raps vs Marcos hit a snag
A dispute over the submission of two more impeachment complaints against President Marcos has raised a cloud over whether they could even reach the committee in the House of Representatives that leads impeachment deliberations and are in danger of being thrown out based on a constitutional rule
Why would we burden ourselves to go back here on Monday (and try to refile the complaint) and be part of the moro-moro when we know that the House would only take up the scam impeachment by De Jesus?”
Even under the rules of court, when the subject of a filing is not present, the substituted service is to leave it in their residence or office,
That’s the Oliver Lozano playbook from the time of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and they’re doing it again apparently now by preventing us from filing the impeachment complaint,
We will still fight and we have legal options to discuss and to think about,
Search widens for 15 aboard sunken boat in Davao Gulf
Garafil’s trip was pre-scheduled, won’t affect impeachment raps -Adiong
Garafil is currently in Taipei to receive the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon from Taiwan’s foreign ministry
Referral to the Committee on Justice is a standard and substantive step in the impeachment process,
Impeachment is a serious constitutional mechanism,
She is currently on an official, pre-scheduled engagement abroad and that her temporary absence does not affect the constitutional handling of impeachment matters,
DOLE orders employers to release workers’ final pay, COE on time
Final pay includes all wages and benefits owed to the employee, such as unpaid salaries, pro-rated 13th month pay, separation or retirement pay, cash for unused leave, tax refunds, and any other benefits listed in company policies or agreements,
8 Coast Guard personnel relieved over missing motor banca
At present, there is no information yet to divulge to the media and the public because the investigation is still underway,
As of today, the investigation is ongoing, and the Philippine Coast Guard, particularly CGDSEM, will not preempt the results. Our focus remains on search and rescue operations, as time is critical,
PRO-11 assures the public that all agencies involved are firm in their resolve to safeguard lives and uphold public safety,
Third group tried to file impeachment vs Marcos, but withdrew move
Our impeachment complaint encompasses almost all the grounds, except treason and bribery I guess, but culpable violation of the constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption and high crimes. These are all embodied in our complaint against Marcos Jr.,
We will be discussing this at another time, but we think our point of discussion for today is this fact (that we were not able to file) because there have been many instances that the Supreme Court decided on impeachment complaints,
The refusal of the office of the Secretary General of the House of Representatives to accept the impeachment complaint is a clear violation of both the Rules of the House and the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
We talked with our colleagues from the Makabayan bloc, it was mentioned to us that their impeachment complaint was not officially received […] so we were able to anticipate that there would be problems in filing, and just like we anticipated, it really happened,
A verified complaint for impeachment may be filed by any Member of the House of Representatives or by any citizen upon a resolution or endorsement by any Member thereof, which shall be included in the Order of Business within ten session days, and referred to the proper Committee within three session days thereafter,
In fact, the recent decision was on the vice president. And it is a grave issue that they did not accept the petition. We cannot understand it because Secretary General Cheloy was not mentioned in the Constitution,
Turned away by House SecGen, group eyes other legal options vs Marcos
LOOK: DILG shows mugshots of Revilla, 6 co-accused in Bulacan flood control case
So after the seven days, they will be incorporated in the general population,
Palace on Ang: We won’t let persons tagged in heinous crime elude justice
So, if this is happening now, where a prominent person is involved in such a heinous crime, the government will not allow those who should be held accountable to evade justice,
INQToday: Atong Ang may be in Cambodia, but still likely in PH — Remulla
Torre: I did not file, sign optional retirement from PNP
[Torre] is optionally retired from the PNP service effective Dec. 26, 2025 with 5th [longevity pay] and retirement benefits equivalent to his present rank as approved by the Napolcom Resolution No. 2026-0029 dated Jan. 19, 2026,
I don’t have any applications to sign. So let’s leave it at that for now because my bosses and I will talk first,
Many. Until now there are active police officers who have returned to the PNP. High-ranking police officers who stayed in the Bureau of Immigration for 10 years… Now, this is not the first, this is not the last for sure,
It’s not the first time that a police officer has worked for other agencies.”
Because it is upon the option of the President to deploy people in accordance to the needs as he sees fit,
Cops fail to find Atong Ang despite 6 raids
He has been in the gaming industry for 50 years. All those people are his friends. With that much money, you will have many friends. Understand, he earns P1 billion a day. In a year, that’s over P300 billion,
He’s considered armed and dangerous. That means we will employ all means necessary,
We have conducted six raids in different parts of the Philippines. So far, all negative. We visited his known associates, even the game fowl farms—we visited all of them. Negative,
What I’m careful about is that it could turn into a raid-for-money situation. That’s why everyone must wear body cameras before a raid. If they see money, they could be tempted, so I’m very careful and quiet during inspections,
Atong Ang camp surrenders 5 firearms to PNP, reports 1 missing gun
Based on the submitted documents, the board will finalize whether he will pay P5,000 for the first offense of losing the firearm, or whether there was negligence, late reporting, or other issues. That will depend on who imposes the fine,
For now, the firearms are in the safekeeping of the Mandaluyong City police, unless the Mandaluyong City police forwards them to the SAO [supply account officer] of the FEO,
With respect, however, to the firearm… caliber.260 [rifle]… we respectfully inform your office that the same was previously lost last October 2025,