CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers here will no longer have to pay fines for traffic violations that have already prescribed under the law. Mayor Nestor Archival, through an executive order, has directed the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to stop collecting these outdated fines and to purge them from

LUCENA CITY – A 33-year-old woman was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding assailants after visiting her jailed husband in General Trias City, Cavite, on Thursday, the Calabarzon regional police office said. The victim, identified only by the alias “Nadia,” was found with fatal gunshot wounds to the head beside a creek along Bagong Silang Road

BOLINAO, Pangasinan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources turned over on Thursday a 62-footer Fiber Glass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Handline Boat to a group of marginal fishermen here that would enable them to fish in commercial waters. The Barredo Fishermen Association (BFA) also received six auxiliary utility boats locally called pakura and handline

TACLOBAN CITY — Authorities are investigating the discovery of a female fetus found floating in the coastal waters of Barangay Cabul-an in Capoocan, Leyte, on Thursday morning, as they work to identify its mother and determine how it ended up in the sea. The fetus was discovered at 7:45 a.m. by a farmer and resident of Barangay

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines— A man has been arrested for allegedly butchering three dogs in Baguio City, prompting local officials to reiterate their commitment to cracking down on the illegal dog meat trade. This was according to a statement posted on Thursday by the Baguio City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO). READ: 4 arrested in QC,

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag responds to Senator-judge Pia Cayetano’s statement that his announcement of an investigation into alleged funding irregularities involving the New Clark City sports complex used for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was “possibly contemptible.” Matibag says the remark is “more frightening” for him as

Netizens React After Mariel Padilla Appears to Distance Herself From Angel Locsin ANGEL LOCSIN – Social media is buzzing once again after eagle-eyed fans discovered that Mariel Padilla is no longer following Angel Locsin on Instagram. Mariel Padilla has become a trending topic on social media after eagle-eyed netizens noticed that she is no longer ... Read more

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DFA Demands Removal of Controversial China Daily AI Video CHINA – Tensions between the Philippines and China have intensified after the Department of Foreign Affairs condemned a controversial AI-generated video shared by a Chinese state-run media outlet. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strongly condemned an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated video published by China Daily, ... Read more

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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Masbate, July 17, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Masbate today, July 17, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous strong earthquake in General Santos that was initially recorded at 7.0 magnitude, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute ... Read more

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Pregnant Teacher Accidentally Punched While Trying to Stop Fight Between Students Inside School Campus A pregnant teacher was injured after she was accidentally punched while trying to stop a fight between two Grade 10 students in Basilan.  On Wednesday (July 15, 2026), the incident began with a heated argument between the two students. The verbal disagreement quickly escalated into ... Read more

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