A 28-year-old habal-habal driver was arrested after he allegedly used a toy gun resembling a .45 pistol to rob a woman in Talisay City, Cebu.
Read More »Toy gun robbery: Talisay habal-habal driver takes ₱12K
Legarda’s Local Harvest Support Act protects farmers’ livelihoods, ensures food supply
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2051, or the Local Harvest Support Act of 2026, to strengthen food security and protect the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk at a time when rising fuel costs and soaring prices of basic goods are pushing rural producers to the brink. “Kapag bumabagsak ang
Read More »Forthwith? Solons believe strong case vs Duterte leads to Senate preps
MANILA, Philippines — At least two ranking House of Representatives lawmakers believe that the strong case and evidence presented against Vice President Sara Duterte has prompted the Senate leadership to prepare for a possible impeachment trial. In a statement on Tuesday, Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said that Senate President
Read More »DepEd expands summer programs to help struggling learners catch up
MANILA, Philippines — From May 6 to June 3, 2026, learners at risk of falling behind will be given a critical chance to succeed as the Department of Education (DepEd) rolls out its expanded summer remediation programs to help them recover foundational skills and return to grade-level readiness. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the urgency and purpose of the initiative:
Read More »AMLC receives House subpoena on Duterte-Carpio transactions
MANILA, Philippines – The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has received a subpoena from the House committee on justice requiring its top official to appear at the next impeachment hearing this Wednesday and submit financial records involving Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband. The subpoena ad testificandum et duces tecum, dated April 15, 2026, directs
Read More »PNP tightens security in Negros Occidental after Army clash with NPA
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the agency to intensify its presence and security measures in Negros Occidental following a clash between government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA). “Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our communities while operations continue in Negros Occidental,”
Read More »P1.53-M shabu seized, 2 nabbed in Parañaque drug sting
MANILA, Philippines — Suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P1.53 million was confiscated, and two individuals were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City early Tuesday morning, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. A poseur-buyer arranged to meet with the two suspects, identified by the aliases “Muksimin,” 27; and “Jarbby,” 22, along Santa Rita Extension
Read More »Mactan-Cebu airport rolls out rebates for airlines
For operators of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the economic impact of the US-Iran war remains manageable.
Read More »Lapu-Lapu boosts aid, livelihood programs amid Middle East crisis
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government has intensified its aid and livelihood programs for vulnerable sectors amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Lapu-Lapu City Crisis Management Committee, in its meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, discussed the distribution of assistance to fisherfolk, the proposed food banking program, the proposed economic
Read More »Paper trail: SALN, AMLC records to take center stage in April 22 hearing
MANILA, Philippines – House Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson Terry Ridon said Tuesday the next impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte this Wednesday will be more consequential, as the House Committee on Justice is set to rely primarily on financial documents, tax records, and bank transactions in determining probable cause over allegations of ill-gotten
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