MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Wednesday maintained that the Senate leadership reorganization done without her and the rest of her senator-allies was invalid as they failed to reach the required 13 votes, citing the 1987 Constitution. Legarda made the pronouncement as the new Senate majority convened on Wednesday after two days of canceled

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday, June 3, honored 10 military personnel for their exemplary service during a visit to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) headquarters here. Teodoro commended the awardees at the division’s Montalvan Hall, pointing out the Department of National Defense’s (DND) continued commitment to supporting

ILOILO CITY — Several areas in the Visayas experienced sweltering heat on Wednesday, June 3, with some stations recording “danger” heat index levels despite the onset of the rainy season. Based on the latest five-day computed heat index bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) as of 5 p.m., Roxas

Sen. Chiz Escudero Brings Quorum for Senate Session CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senator released a statement over his decision to appear at the Senate session today amid the issues. After two (2) cancelled Senate sessions, the chamber was able to resume their session today with the arrival of one of the members of the former ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Highly ranked Filipino bantamweight prospect Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover has arrived in Japan ahead of his world title eliminator scheduled on June 6 in Tokoname. Llover, the current top contender in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight division, will face No. 6-ranked Michael Angeletti of the United States in what promises