MANILA, Philippines — Seemingly taking a jab at Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s incorporation of faith into his political branding, Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday urged the public to be more cautious of people who pretend to be holy and righteous. Castro’s remarks were in response to Cayetano’s call for Senate President Pro Tempore Win

LINAMON, Lanao del Norte – The sea waters off Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Lanao del Norte, receded by about two meters from the shores following the magnitude 7.8 tectonic quake that struck Mindanao Monday morning, prompting school officials to cancel classes in the town’s 16 coastal villages. Jennifer Senerpida, SND Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management

  MANILA, Philippines – Senate blue ribbon committee chairperson Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he plans to inhibit from the panel’s flood control probe after being named as one of the legislators who received money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. Tulfo bared his plans to the media after the alleged 18 bagmen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war. Israeli authorities said two waves of Iranian missiles targeted the country, and urged the public to seek shelter. Explosions could be heard in central Israel as Israeli

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged former employees of Rep. Zaldy Co have taken back their allegations that they delivered suitcases full of cash to Sen. Loren Legarda, according to their attorney, Levito Baligod. According to Baligod, the “ex-bagmen” admitted on Monday that they were wrong to claim they had delivered two cash-filled suitcases from Co

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising prices of food items kept Central Visayas as the country’s inflation hot spot in May, with overall inflation holding at 10.8 percent, according to latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This marks the second straight month that the region posted double-digit inflation rates. At 10.8 percent, it is

      MANILA, Philippines — Senators from the new Majority bloc on Monday urged the public to stop referring to the 18 alleged bagmen as former Marines, arguing that they were more akin to “kargadors” or pier porters who were supposedly tasked only with loading suitcases into vans. Speaking at the start of the Senate

Student Called After Fake Class Suspension Post in Bacolod City  A student in Bacolod City was called to the principal’s office after posting false information on social media about class suspensions on June 8, 2026.  The post quickly spread online and caused confusion among students, parents, and residents who rely on timely announcements for school updates.  According to ... Read more

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Ryan Bang Admits Relationship w/ Paola Huyong Is Over, But Denies Cheating RYAN BANG – “It’s Showtime” host Ryan Bang has opened up about his breakup and addressed long-standing rumors surrounding his love life. “It’s Showtime” host Ryan Bang has officially confirmed that he and his fiancée, Paola Huyong, have ended their relationship. The television ... Read more

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These Common Actions Are Actually Forbidden Under the Philippine Flag Law PHILIPPINE FLAG – Many Filipinos proudly display the Philippine flag, yet few are aware of the rules that govern its proper use and handling. Here are some practices that are strictly forbidden under Philippine law. The Philippine flag serves as a powerful symbol of ... Read more

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