Inquirer News
February 2026
Duterte’s ‘drug war’ created a generation of children damaged by violence
Our happy family is gone,
Legarda pushes K to 3 bill to confront education crisis
What begins as a reading problem ultimately becomes a learning crisis,
Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a critical stage that determines whether a child will stay on track or fall into struggle,
Foundational learning is more than learning how to read and count,
Education is the nation’s most powerful equalizer. If we fix learning in the early grades we ease congestion in later years, resulting in fewer repeaters, fewer dropouts, and better use of every peso dedicated to education. When we give every Filipino child the tools to read, count, and care, we give them the power to dream, to achieve, and to contribute meaningfully to our country’s future.”
Marcoleta okays bar association’s offer to moderate debate with Carpio
I’m willing anytime. I’ve already said that. But the limitations he’s referring to—I don’t think it was clarified whether those limitations he set will be removed,
For the Filipino people to truly benefit, how can you limit such a vast subject as the West Philippine Sea? It’s not only broad in scope—it is complex and its consequences are far-reaching,
How can you engage in a debate when what happened is they created what is called a Strawman Fallacy or Straw Man Argument—where my position was replaced, substituted, manipulated and altered?”
So it should not be restricted, especially when the supposed limitations are based on statements allegedly coming from me that I did not actually make,
Elderly man dies in fire that destroys 2 houses in Rizal
P3,000 monthly pension for elder, disabled farmers pushed
The creation of a pension program for qualified elderly farmers is crucial for providing financial security, reducing poverty, and ensuring a decent standard of living in their later years, as they are often considered among the poorest in society with limited access to formal, consistent income,
Because many farmers face low, variable incomes and often work past traditional retirement age due to financial necessity, pensions offer a guaranteed, regular income source, reducing their dependence on family members or the need to sell off assets to cover living expenses,
The [DA], in coordination with DSWD, PhilSys, and local government units (LGUs), shall establish and maintain a national database of elderly, indigent, and disabled farmers, which shall validate and consolidate eligibility data; prevent duplication and leakages in assistance programs; and enable targeted health, housing, and livelihood support,
Local Government Units shall conduct annual validation and enumeration of eligible farmers; assist in registration, documentation, and grievance redress mechanisms; integrate farmer pension data in Local Development Plans and social protection systems,
Fire razes 52 houses in Iloilo City
Ritual in flame and prayer: Where do Ash Wednesday ashes come from?
3 abandoned illegal cigarette factories found in Pampanga
Seized from the factories were three tobacco drying machines, two production machines, a packing machine, four packing machine parts, raw materials, cigarette filters and suspected fake tax stamps
We are looking for the ‘overall mastermind.’ We have persons of interest, we think a tobacco lord is behind the operations,
Sales of ‘lucky’ items jump ahead of Chinese New Year
For example, “hopia,” a popular Chinese pastry associated with togetherness and good fortune, recorded a 20-percent increase in gross merchandise value in 2025, up from 14 percent in 2023
Our historical data underscores how deeply traditional beliefs and cultural influences are embedded in the Filipino psyche, proving that commerce is inseparable from culture,
For the average Filipino, Chinese New Year isn’t just a holiday, but a window for ‘investing’ in prosperity,
BARMM warned of shake-up amid MILF leadership row
I call on the members of the Cabinet, ministries, offices and agencies to unite, cooperate and decisively address delays and performance gaps that this turmoil and deliberate sabotage have aggravated,
I have been maligned, called ‘Munafiq’ (hypocrite) and ‘Khawarij’ (deviant extremists) and accused of things that deny a lifetime of service,
Those found responsible will be held to account to the full extent of the law. We will pursue all appropriate legal remedies—administrative, civil and criminal cases will be filed,
From today, let us deliver with urgency, transparency and discipline,
Those who cannot or will not align with this standard will warrant their removal for breaching their sworn oath and duty to the people,
The petition before the [high court] is not merely an attack on me as an individual; it challenges the dignity and trust vested in the institutions of the Bangsamoro government,
Elderly killed in road collision involving a patrol car in Bohol town
Justice panel denies ‘lawyering’ for Marcos in impeachment dismissal
In this case, we went through each of the charges. We allowed everyone to speak, including the endorsers,
What happened was not lawyering for the President but the giving of opinions by each member,
Let us always remember, rules are meant to be followed,
If the allegations are not based on (these), that will fail the standard of sufficiency in substance and even in form,
You witnessed how they painstakingly engaged in the deliberation,
Marcos approves P7.37B cash release for public school teachers’ incentives
The goal is to fully fund the remaining cash requirements for the fiscal year 2025 SRI of qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide,
Impeachment complaints vs Marcos OK in form
The House committee on justice will next determine the substance of the complaints in today’s hearing
I did not properly hear the explanation on the sufficiency in form, and that is what I would like to hear, and because of this, I object,
There is a presumption of authenticity of signatures unless someone questions it. Only then does it become an issue that would necessitate asking the affiant or signatory to confirm his or her signature,
What we saw was merely a placement issue,
Lacson: Probe into how BIR agents use LOA to allegedly scam taxpayers on
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee needs to be formally informed of the new reforms instituted by the BIR in relation to the issuance of LOAs, and if safeguards are already in place to prevent, or at least minimize, abuse committed against our taxpayers, then we may have to conclude the committee hearings on the matter,
Caap: Iloilo International Airport terminal rehab is 60% complete
The steady progress of the Iloilo International Airport terminal improvements reflects Caap’s commitment to providing safer, more efficient, and passenger-friendly airport facilities,
These enhancements are designed to improve the overall travel experience,
Classes suspended in Tacloban City due to shear line
The suspension did not cover college-level classes and was implemented after Tacloban City was placed under an orange rainfall warning, which indicated intense to torrential rains that could lead to flooding and landslides
Shear line brings cloudy skies, rain to parts of PH on Feb. 2 — Pagasa
Pagasa also warned of possible flooding and landslides during periods of moderate to heavy rain in the affected areas
Hearing begins on Marcos impeachment complaints
What the executive did was to implement a treaty between the Philippines and Interpol. I think there was no impeachable offense in this situation. It does not rise to a culpable violation of the Constitution… [or] a betrayal of public trust,
Imagine if the impeachment complaints against the President and the Vice President proceed, the signal it could give to the international community… it will leave a vacuum and [create] political instability,
So in a refiling of the Vice President impeachment case, I don’t think the facts have changed from last year. We’re still going to be talking about the use of confidential funds and death threats against the President, the first lady, and the former House Speaker,
Because in any impeachment proceedings, what will ultimately be discussed is what is the basis. Is it a culpable violation of the Constitution? Betrayal of public trust?”
The entire committee is ready to hear the two questions — sufficiency in form and sufficiency in substance — of the two impeachment complaints that were filed against President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr.,
I don’t think the Supreme Court has ever stated that this is an unconstitutional provision in the national budget,
It can be filed as is since there was no debate in form, there was no debate in substance,
LOOK: 14°C chill greets opening parade of 30th Baguio Flower Festival
3 more bodies recovered in Basilan; death toll in ferry sinking now at 40
3 nabbed in killing of cop, son; vehicle linked to crime found
DOF eyes P1.4-B spending in first quarter for economic recovery
Primary spending refers to total expenditure for a certain period, excluding payment for government liabilities
It’s P1.4 billion for primary spending for the first quarter,
None of the macroeconomic fundamentals have changed. So, we should get back on track this year,
I’m constantly coordinating with the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) on the release of these funds because we need them to circulate in the economy,