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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For the third straight year, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has chosen a grassroots fisherfolk leader to deliver its commencement address. Instead of inviting a politician, business executive, or celebrity, the university continues a tradition that highlights community leaders. UPV announced that Pablo “Ka Pabs” Rosales, national president of the fisherfolk

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Supporters of Senator Risa Hontiveros from various sectors in Cebu gathered on Saturday, July 4, to express support for her potential presidential bid in the 2028 national elections during the official launch of the “Risa Na, Cebu” movement. Held at a university in Cebu City, the event brought together representatives from

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said a total of 299 sea turtle hatchlings were released during separate conservation activities in Catanduanes and Sarangani. On June 16, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Virac, Catanduanes released 210 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings to mark World Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Rains and strong winds are expected to prevail over Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Saturday afternoon, July 4, the state weather bureau said. Based on a weather advisory issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) at 11:31 a.m., moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning

LUCENA CITY — The local government of Infanta, Quezon will bring together persons with disabilities (PWDs), their families, and key stakeholders for its first “Disability Expo” on July 15 and 16 to promote inclusion, strengthen access to government services, and advance their rights and welfare. According to the municipal government, the two-day event will feature

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, La Union — All 49 barangays in the municipality of Agoo received brand-new multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) from the provincial government of La Union early this week to strengthen emergency response and improve the delivery of public services. Gov. Mario Eduardo Ortega, Vice Gov. Eric Sibuma, and members of the Provincial Board

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Local authorities conducted a sweep of a mall at the Cebu IT Park following a report that a bomb had been planted inside the premises on Friday afternoon, July 3. The Philippine National Police’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine (EOD K9) Unit led the search operation, while the Cebu City Police

ISTANBUL – The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela a week ago has risen to 2,595, while 12,400 people have been injured, Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. “The number we give is a rigorous number,” Rodriguez told a press conference. She said the updated figures followed a detailed verification process, adding that

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday (Canada time) rejected claims that the executive branch could influence the judiciary in the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. According to Palace press officer Claire Castro, the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the separation of powers and would not interfere in judicial proceedings. “First of all,

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has no business keeping the so-called Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) green box purportedly containing the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte, and should instead return it to the House prosecution panel, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Saturday. Lacson said one of the