MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation is probing businessman Jaime Tan Cruz’s connection to companies associated with the Duterte family — Vice President Sara Duterte and her brothers — as well as properties they declared that may be worth far more than their reported values. NBI Director Melvin Matibag during a Monday press

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Workers in Cebu who report for duty on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day can earn 30 percent more than their basic daily wage, while those who work on Bonifacio Day later in November can receive double pay under the Department of Labor and Employment’s (Dole) holiday pay rules. The

MANILA, Philippines — While public trust in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has slightly increased in September, Vice President Sara Duterte continued to post a higher trust rating despite her ongoing impeachment trial, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The latest SWS survey, released on Tuesday and was commissioned by local think-tank Stratbase Group, showed

MANILA, Philippines—The Senate will closely examine the nearly P200 billion in realignments reportedly made by the House of Representatives in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget. This as according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, a day after the  House passed the General Appropriation Bill. “Malaki-laki rin yung amount. Almost P200 billion rin yung

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao has voted against  the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 General Appropriations Act (GAA), warning that the national spending plan “abandons ordinary Filipinos in favor of bloated debt servicing and obscure unprogrammed funds while neglecting vital public services and food security.” In a privilege speech

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has condemned the killing of RBN News Television broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte, who was shot by unidentified gunmen on Monday afternoon. “We are exerting all efforts. We have introduced all interventions to protect our media practitioners, especially from crimes like this,” PNP spokesperson Col. Allen Rae

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a measure seeking to renew for another 50 years the franchise granted to Cebu Air Inc., operating as Cebu Pacific.  During Monday’s session, 289 lawmakers voted to pass House Bill No. 11536, with no votes in the negative and no abstentions.  READ: Cebu

Joshua Garcia talked about balancing work and personal life Actor Joshua Garcia maintains that a romantic relationship does not have to compromise a career in show business. The Kapamilya actor emphasizing that professionalism and dedication to one’s craft are essential to balancing personal life and work. It is known to many that Joshua was in ... Read more

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NIA Worker in Nueva Vizcaya Beaten to Death & Buried by Construction Workers He Had an Argument With  A 46-year-old National Irrigation Administration – NIA worker was reportedly beaten to death and buried by constructions workers in Nueva Vizcaya.  On Monday (October 12, 2026), authorities recovered the body of an NIA worker buried in a canal in Sitio ... Read more

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Rovelyn Baterbonia Bans Photos & Videos at Son Rene Baterbonia’s Grave RENE BATERBONIA – A new restriction has been announced at Rene Baterbonia’s grave, as his mother, Rovelyn, appeals to the public to respect the family’s wishes. Rovelyn Baterbonia has imposed a strict ban on taking photos and videos at the grave of her late ... Read more

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