BACOLOD CITY — The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) has expressed grave concern over the unjust vexation charges filed against Bacolod journalist Marchel Espina and four others, warning against using legal action to intimidate journalists or suppress free speech. “While it is the right of every citizen to seek legal redress, the law

Netizens talked about the political views of Joshua Garcia Kapamilya actor Joshua Garcia received criticism from netizens after his TikTok account was seen liking and reposting a video supporting Vice President Sara Duterte. Joshua is one of the most bankable leading men in the Philippine entertainment industry, renowned for his versatile acting in romantic dramas, ... Read more

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Chinese Tourist Criticized After Child Allegedly Relieved Himself in Trash Bin at Kuala Lumpur Airport  A Chinese tourist received online criticism after allowing a child to defecate in a trash bin at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Recently, a video showing a Chinese tourist allegedly allowing a child to relieve himself in a trash bin at Kuala Lumpur International ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — The identities listed as the supposed recipients of confidential funds — “Mary Grace Piattos, “Milky Secuya,” and other individuals — will be among the key issues when the House prosecution begins presenting evidence on the impeachment article accusing Vice President Sara Duterte of misusing P612.5 million in confidential funds and committing a

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday announced the return of fixed pickup fares for transport network vehicle services (TNVS) to curb the collection of unauthorized charges from commuters. According to LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II, the reinstatement of Memorandum Circular (MC) 2025-058 is intended to serve as a

LUCENA CITY – Two children were reported missing after a landslide caused a house to collapse along a riverbank in Calamba City, Laguna, on Sunday afternoon, July 19. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division launched a search, rescue, and retrieval operation following reports of the tragedy in Barangay Mapagong. The incident was reportedly

LUCENA CITY – The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has appealed to the public to help identify the sources of pollution in Laguna de Bay, saying community reports are crucial in holding environmental violators accountable. In a public advisory issued Sunday, July 19, the LLDA acknowledged the role of residents and local officials in reporting

MADRID, Spain — A wildfire raging north of Madrid has burned around 13,000 hectares and prompted the evacuation of some 700 residents, with firefighters continuing efforts to contain the blaze on Sunday, authorities said. In a post on X, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said authorities were closely tracking the wildfire and praised firefighters for working tirelessly

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized nearly P50,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Gasan, Marinduque, on July 18. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Marinduque Provincial Office carried out the operation in Barangay Matandang Gasan. Authorities arrested the suspect after he allegedly sold a

COTABATO CITY — Attacks against Philippine Army forces and installations in the Maguindanao provinces in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continue as the region prepares for the historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on September 14. READ: 27 BARMM areas under highest poll security category READ: Political shakeup in BARMM continues ahead of Sept.