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Anutin says shooting burglar at home still breaks Thai law

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today, August 11, that gun owners could still be breaking the law if they shot a burglar inside their own home, as he outlined plans for stricter gun laws across Thailand. Speaking at Government House, Anutin said the government was accelerating work on a new firearms law and had ordered relevant …

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Tomas seeks Cebu City plebiscite on BRT amid BanTal traffic woes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña is pushing for a citywide plebiscite on the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), arguing that Cebu City needs to settle now whether it wants the long-term transport project as traffic problems worsen along the Banilad-Talamban corridor. Osmeña made the call on Monday, August 10, as the city

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Malacañang slams VP Sara for credit-grabbing People’s Ville in Davao

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected what it described as attempts by some individuals to take credit for the People’s Ville housing project in Davao City, saying government records show the project was developed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. According to Palace press officer Claire Castro, the People’s Ville project in Calinan District was part

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LOOK: 2027 National Expenditure Program formally turned over to House

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formally turned over the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to the House of Representatives during a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Speaker Daniel Z. Romualdez Hall. READ: House to ensure every peso in 2027 budget benefits Filipinos Joining Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy

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Enhanced habagat may still affect Luzon until Wednesday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — The enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, may continue to affect Luzon, bringing gloomy skies and rains until Wednesday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in a 4 p.m. weather bulletin on Tuesday that the following areas may still experience dispersed rainfall and

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PCSO helps first-generation graduate earn Latin honors

MANILA, Philippines — Patricia Chua has just graduated — cum laude — from National Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, despite financial hardship, becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree. It took a lot of sacrifice from her family, which by itself would have made the achievement

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DOF proposes unified, higher tobacco excise tax starting 2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) on Tuesday proposed increasing and unifying excise taxes on all tobacco products beginning in 2027 to make these less accessible while generating revenue for the government. Finance Undersecretary Karlo Adriano proposed it during a hearing of the House of Representatives committee on ways and means led by

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Marcos to new Army chief: Keep troops ready for disaster-related ops

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed newly installed Philippine Army (PA) Commanding General Donald Gumiran to keep troops alert for disaster operations as heavy rains continue to affect the country. Marcos gave the order during the Army’s 68th Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, where Gumiran formally

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SB19 Dominates 2026 Awit Awards With 12 Nominations

SB19 nominated in 12 Awit Awards categories Kings of P-Pop SB19 officially leads the 2026 Awit Awards with 12 nominations, making them the most-nominated artist for the upcoming 39th edition of the prestigious Original Pilipino Music (OPM) awards. Organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), the grand ceremony will take place on ... Read more

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Pepe Herrera Recalls Being Intimidated by Jerald Napoles

How Jerald Napoles and Pepe Herrera Became Lifelong Friends PEPE HERRERA – The actor-singer revealed that he was initially intimidated by Jerald Napoles when they first worked together in the 2014 PETA musical Rak of Aegis. Instead of avoiding Jerald, Pepe chose to get closer to him and learn from his experience in theater. Their ... Read more

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