ILOILO CITY — Heat index levels across the Visayas have intensified further, with some areas now breaching the “danger” threshold, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its updated five-day computed heat index and two-day forecast released at 5 p.m. on April 20, Pagasa reported that large parts of Western,

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances in support of its Safer Cities initiative. In a statement on Monday, the DILG enjoined LGUs, citing that “local chief executives are mandated under the law to implement measures that promote the general welfare,

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Eduardo Oban Jr. as the new national security adviser. Oban replaced Eduardo Año, who retired from public service due to health reasons. READ: Marcos accepts Eduardo Año’s resignation as national security adviser In a press release

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,010 erring police officers were dismissed from the service across the country between August 26, 2025, and April 15, 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. Although it did not specify which units the cops were dismissed from or why, the PNP noted that 326 of the officers’

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday pushed for additional measures to ease the effects of the ongoing oil crisis, in addition to the price cut announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, Hontiveros said that Filipinos would benefit from the suspension of both the value-added tax and the excise tax. “Malayo pa

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda called on governments, institutions, and communities to confront the country’s climate and energy challenges through stronger environmental action, as the Philippines marks Earth Month this April and prepares to observe Earth Day on April 22. She warned that the ongoing global energy crisis, driven by volatile fuel markets, supply

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said its flagship P20-per-kilo rice program has reached Capiz province in Western Visayas. According to the DA, the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” (P20-per-kilo rice, now available) program was rolled out during the province’s 125th founding anniversary, or the Capiztahan Festival. READ: DA sets Metro Manila-wide

JV Ejercito Sees Big Revelations Coming As Zaldy Co Faces Senate Inquiry ZALDY CO – Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito believes unease is growing as Zaldy Co returns to the Philippines amid ongoing investigations. Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito believes that growing unease is beginning to spread among certain individuals following the return ... Read more

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Slater Young Takes A Stand As Misinformation Spreads Over Cebu Tragedy SLATER YOUNG – Online backlash continues to grow as Slater Young finally addresses the controversy linking his project to the Cebu flooding. Filipino celebrity engineer Slater Young has firmly spoken out against the spread of misinformation, stressing that he and his family are prepared ... Read more

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Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Maintains Trust Rating’s Upward Trend but Performance Rating Dropped SARA DUTERTE – The performance rating of the Vice President dropped based on the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research. Usually every quarter, there are opinion-polling bodies that conduct survey to determine the trust and performance rating of the highest officials in ... Read more

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