COTABATO CITY – Authorities busted a big-time alleged smuggling syndicate in Picong, Lanao del Sur, arresting at least 15 individuals and seizing imported cigarettes worth P70 million during a joint operation Monday morning, officials confirmed Tuesday. Four others managed to escape, while five minors were turned over to social workers. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police

AGNO, Pangasinan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region I has begun distributing cash assistance to fisherfolk in this coastal town in western Pangasinan under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk program. BFAR Region I Director Remely Lachica said 773 fisherfolk from Agno are among the beneficiaries of the assistance

MANILA, Philippines – A bill on the protection of student-athletes during and in preparation for competitions was filed in the Senate on Tuesday. Sen. JV Ejercito filed Senate Bill No. 2269, or the “Student-Athletes Comprehensive Protection Act of 2026″, which seeks amendments to expand Republic Act No. 10676, or the Student-Athletes Protection Act. This comes

MANILA, Philippines — More than a week after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao, state seismologists have recorded over 6,600 aftershocks. As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) showed that 6,652 aftershocks had been recorded following the powerful offshore

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Cebu Provincial Board has approved a total of P25 million in financial assistance for four Mindanao provinces devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on June 8. During its session on Monday, the provincial board unanimously passed four resolutions authorizing Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro to release P10 million

Xian Gaza shared these screenshots of messages which apparently sent by Paolo Contis The screenshots of messages of Kapuso actor Paolo Contis to an unnamed woman were exposed by social media personality Xian Gaza. Paolo has his fair share of intrigues and controversies in the entertainment industry, especially when it comes to his love life. ... Read more

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Drag Artist Pura Luka Goes Viral For Taking Part in Communion Service  Drag artist Pura Luka Vega took part in a communion service held at Open Table Metropolitan Community Church in San Juan City.  On June 14, 2026, the event happened during the gathering of the church community for worship and reflection.  Open Table MCC is a Christian church that ... Read more

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  MANILA, Philippines — More than half of adult Filipinos would be willing to live or work abroad, with better job opportunities cited as primary reason for considering migration, according to a recent survey by OCTA Research. The OCTA Research “Tugon ng Masa” survey, conducted from March 19 to 25 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200

MANILA, Philippines—An “evolving security concern,” which was confirmed by various  intelligence agencies, has triggered a comprehensive Security Survey and Inspection (SSI) of the entire premises of the Senate starting this Tuesday.   The SSI will be conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to the latest advisory issued by acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.

A 65-year-old pensioner from Morong, Bataan, has claimed a jackpot prize of Php 115,358,791.87 after winning the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw on May 20, 2026.

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