MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian called on the government on Thursday to ensure that the effects of the agreement signed between the US and Iran would “swiftly” be felt in the country, particularly in lowering petroleum product prices. Gatchalian issued his call after the US and Iran earlier signed a memorandum of

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The joint venture involving this city’s water facility for bulk water supply is in hot water yet again after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the arrangement for drastically inflating bulk water prices, to the disadvantage of consumers here. In its Special Audit Office Report No. 2026-02, state auditors revealed that

LUCENA CITY, Quezon– Despite rainy weather conditions, four localities in Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal recorded high heat index levels on Thursday. In a public advisory posted on Facebook, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) of Atimonan, Quezon, reported a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius at 11:59 a.m., based on data from the

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Armed robbers carted away about P1.7 million in cash after attacking three employees of a rural bank along a highway in Barangay Damilag here on Wednesday morning, police said. Col. Oliver Sotto Navales, Bukidnon police director, said the employees of South Bank’s Libona branch were transporting the bank’s cash collections for

Claudine Barretto Opens Heart Again But Sets One Clear Rule CLAUDINE BARRETTO – After her recent breakup, Claudine Barretto shares an honest reflection about relationships and timing. Actress Claudine Barretto is officially single once again after her brief romance with Milano Sanchez, the brother of broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez, came to an end. Despite the ... Read more

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Imee Marcos did not like the new Senate seating arrangement Senator Imee Marcos received negative reactions for her “mukhang plunder” comment on the new Senate seating arrangement with Senator Jinggoy Estrada. With the new Senate leadership, changes came after. Sen. Win Gatchalian is the new Senate President, replacing Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. With this, Cayetano ... Read more

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Some Iloilo City Hall Employees Reminded to Take Earthquake Drills More Seriously  Several department heads at Iloilo City Hall observed that some employees were not taking the earthquake drill seriously.  Recently, the Facebook page K5 News FM Iloilo 88.7 reported that a number of employees appeared to treat the drill lightly instead of following the proper safety procedures expected during emergency preparedness exercises, according ... Read more

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A Thai man performed a hand signal for help on a TikTok video, alleging that a female fortune teller tricked him into sex, manipulated him, and physically assaulted him for several months. The man, identified only as Don, shared his experience on Facebook to warn others about the risks of placing excessive trust in supernatural …

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Tourism industry representatives from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have voiced their support behind a government crackdown on “mafia-linked influence networks” in Thailand, warning that extortion, price gouging, and illegal land occupation are damaging the islands’ reputations and undermining fair competition. Ratchaporn Poolsawat, vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand and former president of …

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MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is placing for adoption nine retired Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) that have served for years in anti-illegal drug operations across the country. The retired K9s include five Belgian Malinois, three Jack Russell Terriers, and one Labrador. The dogs have an average age of 12 years and recently retired