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Daily Tribune

April 2026

Power to the people: Miss Universe Philippines 2026 lets fans help crown the queen

In a move that signals a new era for Philippine pageantry, the organization is transforming viewers into active participants

VP Duterte’s defense calls impeachment evidence ‘spliced,' fragmented

If there is anything that was proved by yesterday’s proceedings, it is to confirm that it is and has always been a fishing expedition aimed at giving a semblance of substance to the defective impeachment complaints,
Evidence is curated, even spliced. Context is ignored. Opinion is substituted for facts. Guesswork is presented as investigation results. These cannot be the foundation for probable cause, much less a prima facie case with reasonable certainty of conviction. Simply repeating a conclusion, no matter how vehemently, does not make it true,
With the committee hearings finished, the issue of the alleged commission of crimes will be addressed at the proper fora, where evidence is expected to support judgment, and the rule of law is expected to be respected,

PNP on heightened alert for Labor Day rallies

The PNP is on heightened alert not to suppress, but to secure. We are here to ensure that Labor Day remains a peaceful celebration for the workers who are the backbone of our nation,
We respect the right to peaceful assembly but we will not tolerate any acts of violence or lawlessness. Our directive is clear: exercise maximum tolerance while maintaining the rule of law,
To our officers on the ground, we honor your sacrifice as you serve the nation on Labor Day. You are the shield of our democracy. Perform your duties with pride, remain professional under pressure, and remember that our primary mission is to keep every Filipino safe,

BSP sees April inflation surging up to 6.4%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects April headline inflation to settle within 5.6 to 6.4 percent, marking another monthly surge in overall prices as spillover effects of the oil shock continue to spread across more goods and services

Eli RemolonabSP Governor
The reason is clear: the inflation outlook has deteriorated amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Higher oil and fertilizer prices are expected to spill over into food prices and services,
Since the start of the war, from P57.66, the peso has already depreciated by close to 7 percent. So, meaning to say, the peso is one of the worst performers among Asian countries,
We don’t use policy rates to support the peso. We try to let the peso find its own level. We intervene just to smooth volatility and swings. But the market seems to know what it’s doing—we mostly leave it alone,

'Whole-of-government’ strategy for 2026 Bangsamoro polls launched

PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. led the briefing, which focused on inter-agency coordination to secure both the BARMM polls and the 2026 Sangguniang Kabataan elections

Four high-value drug suspects collared in Rizal buy-bust

We have intensified our campaign against illegal drugs, and this operation is proof of our serious commitment to cleaning up our communities. No one is above the law. We will continue to hold those involved in these illegal activities accountable,

Classroom shortage could reach 219K by 2028 — EDCOM II

Such events highlight the urgent need for resilient infrastructure and faster rehabilitation efforts,
This underscores how the response must cover both backlog reduction and accelerated replacement,
Mounting classroom backlogs, ageing and condemned classrooms, disasters, and delayed repairs continue to impact learning for millions of students,

Lawmaker pushes cut in electricity taxes amid rising costs

Government should be the one carrying the burden of subsidies, not everyday consumers who are already paying enough. Hindi dapat ipinapasa sa taumbayan ang mga obligasyon ng gobyerno,
Power rates are already too heavy for ordinary Filipinos, especially our senior citizens living on fixed incomes. Every additional tax and charge on electricity only makes life harder for those already choosing between paying utility bills and buying medicine or food,

Marcos inaugurates P1.1-B Leyte irrigation dam

Implemented by the National Irrigation Administration, the dam has a reservoir capacity of 9.01 million cubic meters and is expected to irrigate 2,750 hectares of farmland, benefiting 1,821 farmers

With the activation of the HSRIP, these farmlands will soon be transformed by reliable irrigation, ensuring better harvests and creating stronger, more resilient communities,

Higher costs drag PXP deeper into the red

Petroleum revenues grew 2.4 percent to P20.9 million from P20.4 million, driven by a higher participating interest in the Galoc field

Business, labor groups back VAT relief push

This is not only a matter of taxation. It is a matter of economic resilience, social stability, and shared responsibility,
Across the country, workers continue to face increasing prices of food, fuel, transport, and other essential goods, steadily eroding real wages and straining household budgets,

Tourist arrivals rise 9% despite Middle East crisis

Demand is not disappearing—it is shifting and rebalancing. From January to 27 April 2026, we recorded 2.24 million international arrivals, up nearly 9 percent year on year. What this tells us is simple: tourism demand is still strong—but more sensitive, more selective, and more dynamic,
These markets will be managed with targeted strategies based on demand patterns, connectivity, and conversion performance,