House to revise impeachment rules after SC rulingPhotos show the facade of the House of Representatives at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on June 11, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will revise accordingly its impeachment rules after the Supreme Court denied the motion for reconsideration of the SC’s earlier ruling declaring as unconstitutional the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. “I fully understand the intent of the Supreme Court on infusing due process into the impeachment process. The House of Representatives respects the Supreme Court decision declaring the articles of impeachment against Vice President Duterte as unconstitutional. Restrictive provisions outMeanwhile, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the SC has abandoned the most restrictive due process requirements imposed in its original ruling on the House impeachment process.

Marcos orders strict monitoring of Nipah virusPresidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Health (DOH) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) are monitoring the virus. MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered relevant agencies to ensure the safety of the public from the Nipah virus, which has triggered concerns in Asia because of its high fatality rate. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Health (DOH) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) are monitoring the virus. We have Nipah virus in 2014, and that only means the fruit bat that carries the virus may also be found here,” Solante said. According to WHO, the Nipah virus, which can be deadly, is transmitted through several pathways, including from animals to humans primarily through fruit bats via contaminated food, or directly between humans.

The inaugural Cathay Inter-school Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC) provides participants with a launchpad into the exciting world of aviation

The inaugural Cathay Inter-school Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC) provides participants with a launchpad into the exciting world of aviation

The inaugural Cathay Inter-school Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC) provides participants with a launchpad into the exciting world of aviation

Rodrigo Duterte to retain ICC defense team despite lossesMANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans of replacing his current legal team at the International Criminal Court, Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday, January 28. Pero meron siyang mga instructions na ibinigay sa legal team," the vice president said. On January 26, the ICC ruled Duterte fit to stand trial despite his lawyers' claims that cognitive decline left him unable to retain information or instruct his attorneys effectively. That Duterte gave his legal team new instructions contradicts the defense's central argument about his cognitive abilities. In October 2025, ICC judges also rejected the defense's challenge to the court's jurisdiction.

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Zaldy Co challenges Ombudsman resolution accusing him of graftComposite: Former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co (L) in February 2025 and Ombudsman Boying Remulla (R) answers questions from the media during an ambush interview in the Senate on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Zaldy Co has filed a petition before the Supreme Court assailing the resolution of the Office of the Ombudsman indicting him for graft and malversation. Co filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the high court on January 25, asking the Supreme Court to annul the Ombudsman resolution, which charged him over an Oriental Mindoro alleged ghost project. Co is also asking the high court for a temporary restraining order or a writ of preliminary injunction to prevent the Ombudsman and the Sandiganbayan from proceeding with the criminal cases while the high court reviews the legality of the indictment. The Sandiganbayan, which declared the former lawmaker a fugitive from justice, issued an arrest warrant against him in November 2025.

Supreme Court upholds 'unconstitutionality' of VP Sara impeachmentMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has denied the petition of the House of Representatives attempting to reverse the decision declaring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. In a unanimous vote of all participating justices on January 28, the high court, with finality, affirmed its July 25, 2025, decision, which declared the articles of impeachment unconstitutional. The high court also pointed out that the initiation must occur within the term of Congress to be valid. In July 2025, the Supreme Court declared the impeachment of Duterte unconstitutional, saying that the impeachment complaint is barred by the one-year rule. In a statement, Vice President Sara Duterte said that they acknowledged the Supreme Court's resolution.

The inaugural Cathay Inter-school Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC) provides participants with a launchpad into the exciting world of aviation

Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho are confirmed to be dating. According to reports, the couple met at a gathering with friends and have been together for three months. Eun Soo, 23, debuted in 2016 in the film Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned. She has since appeared in several dramas, including Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, Chang-ok's Letter, and Light Shop, among others. He was a contestant on the survival reality show Produce 101 season 2, and has since appeared on several variety shows.

IT-BPM revenues breach $40 billion markMANILA, Philippines — Revenues of the country’s information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) sector reached over $40 billion in 2025, surpassing the industry’s baseline target, driven by growth in the global capability centers and the banking and health care sectors. IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) president and CEO Jack Madrid told reporters that 2025 was a very successful year for the Philippine IT-BPM industry, with export revenues reaching “above $40 billion.”The IBPAP was aiming to generate $40 billion in revenues in 2025, up by five percent from $38 billion in 2024. He said the industry also outpaced the global IT-BPM industry’s three percent growth last year. The Philippine IT-BPM industry posted growth in revenue and employment despite a challenging geopolitical macroeconomic climate in 2025 that affected investor appetite and confidence. Every year, the IT-BPM sector is investing around P1.4 billion on talent development.

The inaugural Cathay Inter-school Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC) provides participants with a launchpad into the exciting world of aviation

Every week, PhilSTAR L!fe explores issues and topics from the perspectives of different age groups, encouraging healthy but meaningful conversations on why they matter. Voice messages can feel inconsiderate, demanding listening time without paalam.”I, for one, love the intimacy that comes with a lengthy, loaded voice note. I once had a friend send me voice messages as she was walking from her apartment to her office. It’s why recent criticism calling voice messages the death of conversation rubs me the wrong way. “Voice messages are not eroding communication but reshaping it.

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