MANILA, Philippines — On World Environment Day 2026, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda turned the global observance toward a local reckoning: the everyday struggles of Filipino families living on the frontlines of climate change. The four-term senator has witnessed the daily challenges of fisherfolk and farmers since her youth and early career as a
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Davide eyed as policy, political affairs adviser to Mandaue City
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide is expected to serve as an adviser to the Mandaue City Government under Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano. Davide recently visited Ouano at his office, a meeting that was later posted on social media by the mayor. In the post, Ouano expressed gratitude for Davide’s visit
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Ex-Senate chiefs urge senators to end row, focus on work
MANILA – Four former Senate presidents on Friday called on incumbent senators to swiftly resolve the leadership dispute hounding the chamber, warning that the country cannot afford an unstable Senate amid pressing national concerns. In a joint statement, former Senate Presidents Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Franklin
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CTR-Cebu taps Tamayo, Manalili in Dayo23 title-retention bid
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Chase Tower Runs (CTR)-Cebu, a team proudly composed mostly of Cebuano and Visayan players, is set to campaign in the Dayo23 Streetball Invitational Tournament beginning Saturday, June 6, at the Patricia Paraiso Complex in Tondo, Manila. The squad, formed by businessman and sports patron Chase Cokaliong, will be bannered by no
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US revokes Romualdez’ visas, PH ambassador confirms
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babes” Romualdez confirmed on Friday that the United States has revoked the visas of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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Back to school: Mandaue parents navigate costs of supporting kids
Prices of school uniforms and school supplies in Mandaue City have remained steady as parents continue completing preparations ahead of the opening of classes on Monday, June 8.
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Alleged Visayas fuel overpricing: Retailers told to explain
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued show-cause orders to several fuel retailers in the Visayas after monitoring teams found that petroleum products were being sold above the agency's prescribed price range.
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DENR: Marcos not involved in Davao landfill suspension
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region denied claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection operations in Davao City, saying the directive came from the regional office following a landfill accident. In a statement, DENR Region XI said reports linking Marcos to
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Barbers: Blue ribbon hearing was ‘exoneration in aid of destabilization’
MANILA, Philippines — “How can an alleged hearing be credible when the essential ingredients of fairness and impartiality are obviously lacking?” Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers made this remark in response to the recent Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, wherein, he said, certain names were publicly mentioned by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in
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Kumong Bol-Anon 25: Sumabong to face unbeaten Taiwanese champ
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of PMI Boxing Stable’s rising regional champions, Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong, is set for another major test as he competes in the 25th edition of the “Kumong Bol-Anon” boxing series on July 11 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Sumabong, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific minimumweight champion, will take
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