MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines chairs Asean amid geopolitical tensions half a world away, Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a clear case for why finishing the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) matters beyond the disputed waters themselves. “We don’t want to have a situation such as the Strait of Hormuz – (with) those choke

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Energy providers want to put up more Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to improve power supply in the Visayas and Mindanao areas which are currently grappling with tightening reserves and increasing demand.  A total of 17 applications for energy storage solutions for the region have been submitted, the Energy Regulatory Commission

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A six-vehicle collision along the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) in Talisay City on Wednesday has prompted traffic authorities to remind motorists, especially elderly drivers, to ensure they remain physically fit and fully familiar with their vehicles before getting behind the wheel. Joy Tumulak, head of the City of Talisay Traffic

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,275 school-related incidents involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs) were recorded by the Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center (PNP – WCPC) from 2022 to 2025, the agency said on Wednesday. Of the 1,275 school-related incidents, 210 incidents took place in 2022; 395 incidents

TACLOBAN CITY — Public schools in Tacloban City reopened Wednesday under heightened security measures as education officials, police, and local government units moved to reassure parents and students following the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School that killed three students and injured 20 others. The Department of Education (DepEd)-Tacloban Division ordered stricter security

ILOILO CITY — The municipal government of Dumarao in Capiz imposed on Tuesday a temporary total ban on the entry and passage of pork products and other swine-related items as a precautionary measure against the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) following the detection of cases in nearby towns. The restriction was ordered through Executive Order

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army has withheld the graduation of 12 Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) Active Auxiliary (CAA) trainees while investigating allegations that an instructor physically assaulted recruits during training at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal. Col. Michael Aquino, public affairs chief of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division, said on Wednesday that

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Secretary Renato Bantug, who will also serve as the clerk of court, said Wednesday that the July 6 start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial remains achievable, although the pretrial order must be out by Monday or Tuesday. According to Bantug, the schedule has become increasingly tight as the pretrial

Floodwaters Entered Into Homes in Antique Following Heavy Rains Floodwaters rushed into the homes at Barangay Igdalaguit in Tobias Fornier, Antique due to continuous heavy rainfall in the area.  On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Joy Obani, a Facebook user, shared a video of floodwaters surrounding houses in Antique as heavy rains continue. The video garnered various reactions from the online community.  In the video, fast-rising floodwaters gradually surrounded houses and flowing into ... Read more

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