
Supreme Court clarifies rules on dismissing cases for lack of cause of action
The Supreme Court clarifies when courts can dismiss cases for failure to state a cause of action, emphasizing reliance on complaint allegations over evidence.
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The Supreme Court clarifies when courts can dismiss cases for failure to state a cause of action, emphasizing reliance on complaint allegations over evidence.

Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games debacle exposes deeper governance and planning issues, highlighting the need for better player availability, preparation and…

In 2025, the lid was blown off the massive corruption in budget spending, with more than P1 trillion in flood projects alone subjected to pilferage involving…


Malacañang blames Senate walkouts and boycotts for the chamber’s failure to pass key priority bills, as Palace officials urge public servants to put national…

Senator JV Ejercito pushes a major overhaul of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to cut high electricity rates in the Philippines. Learn how his…

Among the 11 countries of Southeast Asia, only two have highly privatized power sectors: Singapore and the Philippines.

Rocket explosions are often seen as failures, but in the modern space industry they represent progress and iteration. From SpaceX’s “rapid unscheduled…


The Supreme Court has acquitted a man previously convicted of illegal possession of firearms, ruling that police failed to properly mark and preserve the…

Graft and administrative complaints have been filed against Sta. Maria, Bulacan Mayor Bartolome “Omeng” Ramos for allegedly failing to enforce a ban on…



A brake failure triggered a two-bus collision along Marcos Highway in Benguet, injuring dozens of passengers and prompting a regulatory investigation and…



For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…


The Davao City Fire District recorded 114 fire incidents from January to February 2026, with electrical failures cited as the leading cause, prompting renewed…