MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has called on China to stop the “illegal and unauthorized activities” of its vessels in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following the suspected marine scientific research activities of a Chinese vessel off Batanes. “We call on China to stop the illegal and unauthorized activities of its

GENERAL SANTOS CITY— Filipino and foreign scientists have discovered a new frog species and “resurrected” two others in southern and central Philippines, all of which were thought to have been the same species over the past 100 years. Before the discoveries, they were referred to as cryptic species, meaning they look very similar but are genetically

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Mark Vinluan, counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte, apologized to the senator-judges Tuesday for remarks that appeared to intimidate the witness or members of the media during his cross-examination of an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official. Vinluan had cited penalties under the Anti-Money Laundering Act while questioning AMLC Secretariat Executive Director

MANILA, Philippines — El Niño has placed 106 cities and municipalities across the country under a state of calamity and affected more than 388,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In its latest report as of Monday, the NDRRMC said 66 areas in Cagayan were under a state of

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Classes across all levels in both public and private schools in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, remain suspended on Tuesday due to persistent heavy rains and inclement weather brought by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Sibuco Mayor Joel Ventura extended the class suspension Tuesday morning to ensure the safety and

Vape Shop Attendant Loses ‘Dream Phone’ to Sneak Thief in Quezon City  A vape shop attendant in Quezon City seeks justice after her newly purchased cellphone was stolen by a suspected sneak thief.  On Monday (October 5, 2026), the victim briefly left the vape shop in Barangay Obrero unattended while washing her hands at a nearby faucet after eating. ... Read more

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Is Janice de Belen throwing shade at Dennis Trillo? Netizens thought that seasoned acterss Janice de Belen has also weighed in on the issue involving actor Patrick Garcia and Jennylyn Mercado, following a cryptic Instagram post. During the October 2, 2026, episode of the talk show Chika Cart, Janice’s younger sister, Gelli de Belen was ... Read more

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Authorities Arrest Church Volunteer for Stealing Scrap Metal Due to Hunger  A church volunteer was arrested for stealing scrap metal from a parking lot in Tondo, Manila, due to hunger.  On October 2, 2026, a 33-year-old man who claimed to be a volunteer and caretaker at a church was arrested after allegedly stealing a 15-kilogram piece ... Read more

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Donny Pangilinan gave early Christmas gifts to his employees Kapamilya actor-businessman Donny Pangilinan showed generosity to people working for him. Donny is one of the most successful actors of his generation in the Philippine entertainment industry. Beyond his acting roles and endorsement projects, Donny also runs his own business. With his success, the Kapamilya star ... Read more

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A Thai mother has alleged that her son had her taken against her will to an elderly care centre, where she remained for more than two and a half years, before returning home to find her cosmetics business and valuable assets no longer under her control. The 63 year old, referred to as Phat, appeared …

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