Instead of seeking sanctuary from the Senate, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday opted to surrender to the police, saying he would not yield to threats and pressure.

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Dangerous high temperatures continued to prevail Monday over Borongan City, Eastern Samar, which recorded a heat index of 45ºC, the highest in the Visayas province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The index reading placed the Eastern Samar capital under Pagasa’s “danger” category, where prolonged exposure outdoors

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will be committed to the New Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s clerk of court confirmed on Monday afternoon. The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued an arrest warrant against Estrada and his co-accused for non-bailable plunder and graft cases. Aside from Estrada, those ordered arrested are

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday described Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte as someone “living in darkness and fake news” after he criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and questioned the administration’s accomplishments. During a press briefing, Castro responded to Duterte’s remarks, in which he challenged Marcos to enumerate the accomplishments of

          MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Camp Crame on Monday following the arrest order issued by the Sandiganbayan in connection with the plunder and graft cases filed against him. The senator was accused of pocketing P573 million in alleged kickbacks

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Several Department of Education (DepEd) officials were injured after a large LED screen toppled onto the stage during the 2026 Brigada Eskwela Caravan and Kickoff Program at Tagburos Elementary School here on Monday. In a statement, the DepEd Mimaropa Regional Office said strong winds suddenly struck the venue while certificates were

Ogie Diaz had this follow-up discussion about Bela Padilla Talent manager-vlogger Ogie Diaz maintained that he did not invent the “attitude” issue about Kapamilya actress Bela Padilla. To recall, previously, Ogie discussed on his YouTube show, Showbiz Update, that rumors surfaced that Bela was displaying a bad attitude on the set of her new TV ... Read more

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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta Claims Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s Senate Presidency Allegedly Not Approved by Malacañang ALAN PETER CAYETANO – President Bongbong Marcos reacted to the claim of Senator Rodante Marcoleta over the current Senate President. Last May 11, the Senate positions were unexpectedly declared vacant. Then-Senate President Tito Sotto was ousted from his position and ... Read more

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Woman Slams Health Center’s Handling of Relative’s Medical Emergency in Negros Occidental A woman from Talisay City, Negros Occidental has expressed her grief and frustration following the death of her uncle.  Recently, Ronalyn Panerio Estimoso, a Facebook user, shared her concerns online after her uncle was brought to the Talisay City Health Center due to high ... Read more

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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Sultan Kudarat, June 1, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.0 magnitude quake in Sultan Kudarat today, June 1, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Davao Oriental yesterday, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and ... Read more

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