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House prosecution panel: Open BIR box ‘in the interest of justice’

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Friday reiterated its call to open the sealed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) box containing Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s tax documents, saying the impeachment proceedings provide the appropriate opportunity to examine and identify the records before trial. House impeachment trial spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep.

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Angara boosts school safety with security, anti-bullying plan

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled a nationwide School Safety Campaign to strengthen learner protection and campus security measures following the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the initiative, which brings together schools, parents, local government units (LGUs), law enforcement agencies, and

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Francis Zamora turns over financial aid to Sarangani

MANILA, Philippines — League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora turned over ₱1 million in financial assistance to Sarangani local government. The funds from the City Government of San Juan was handed to Sarangani Governor Ruel Pacquiao at the Sarangani Provincial Capitol to support the province’s

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La Mesa Ecopark celebrates World Environment Day with youth ECOmmitments

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, Manila Water Foundation and La Mesa Ecopark recently hosted a gathering dedicated to youth-led environmental advocacy. Anchored on this year’s theme, #NowForClimate, youth leaders and representatives from various youth organizations gathered at the La Mesa Ecopark to engage in a series of targeted eco-activities. The

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17th Star Awards For Music: Here’s The Complete List of Winners

Here are the winners of the 17th Star Awards for Music. Check out below! 17TH STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC – The list of winners was released, and artists like James Reid, Moira, Ben&Ben, and Maki won major awards.  The biggest names in the Original Pilipino Music industry dominated this year’s Star Awards for Music winners. ... Read more

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Lapu-Lapu barangay councilor arrested in Mandaue drug bust

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 43-year-old barangay councilor from Lapu-Lapu City was apprehended after authorities allegedly found illegal drugs in his possession during a checkpoint on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, along A.C. Cortes Avenue in Barangay Cambaro, Mandaue City. The suspect is a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City. He is an incumbent barangay

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Tacloban shooting: 2 minor suspects kept apart in DSWD facility

The two minor suspects in the fatal shooting at San Jose National High School are being housed separately at a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) rehabilitation facility, where they are receiving no special treatment and have at times been observed staring blankly, according to DSWD Regional Director Grace Subong.

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GoreBox developer says Senate hearing ‘separate’ from PH gov’t probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Germany-based online game developer of GoreBox, F2 Games, said that the Senate hearing, which it had declined to participate in, was “separate” from Philippine authorities’ investigation into its alleged influence in the fatal Tacloban City school shooting. Sen. Risa Hontiveros earlier bared that F2 Games founder Felix Filip had informed the

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Mother, son drown in Biliran while gathering shellfish

TACLOBAN CITY — A 33-year-old woman and her six-year-old son drowned after being swept away by strong currents while gathering shellfish in the coast of Barangay Balaquid, Cabucgayan town in Biliran on Thursday evening, June 25. The victims were identified as Elsa Esconejos, 33, and her son, Jordan Esconejos, 6, both residents of the barangay.

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Spox: Sheriff witness may show behavioral pattern, culture of impunity

MANILA, Philippines — House trial spokespersons Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and Atty. Benjamin S. Tolosa Jr. on Friday said the inclusion of former Davao City court sheriff Abe Andres in the prosecution’s witness list is intended to support evidence that may establish an alleged pattern of behavior by Vice President Sara Duterte. Andres, identified in

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