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Gibo Teodoro honors 10 Army troopers in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday, June 3, honored 10 military personnel for their exemplary service during a visit to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) headquarters here. Teodoro commended the awardees at the division’s Montalvan Hall, pointing out the Department of National Defense’s (DND) continued commitment to supporting

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Visayas heat persists as areas record ‘danger’ heat index levels

ILOILO CITY — Several areas in the Visayas experienced sweltering heat on Wednesday, June 3, with some stations recording “danger” heat index levels despite the onset of the rainy season. Based on the latest five-day computed heat index bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) as of 5 p.m., Roxas

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Chiz Escudero Explains Appearance in Session: “I am taking a stand for the Senate”

Sen. Chiz Escudero Brings Quorum for Senate Session CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senator released a statement over his decision to appear at the Senate session today amid the issues. After two (2) cancelled Senate sessions, the chamber was able to resume their session today with the arrival of one of the members of the former ... Read more

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Kenneth Llover now in Japan ahead of June 6 world title eliminator

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Highly ranked Filipino bantamweight prospect Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover has arrived in Japan ahead of his world title eliminator scheduled on June 6 in Tokoname. Llover, the current top contender in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight division, will face No. 6-ranked Michael Angeletti of the United States in what promises

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Lavandero proves potential with triple-gold Palaro chess triumph

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana chess standout Maria Kristine Lavandero of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters is still taking in a breakthrough performance that firmly marked her arrival on the national stage. Lavandero emerged as one of the brightest performers in chess at the Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur, where she captured three

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Step-by-step guide: How to adopt a child in the Philippines?

For Filipinos hoping to grow their families through adoption, the process has become more streamlined with the implementation of Republic Act No. 11642, or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act. The law transferred domestic adoption proceedings from the courts to an administrative process handled by the National Authority for Child Care (NACC)

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Amended rules now allow other senators to preside over impeach trials

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has amended the rules of impeachment that would allow another senator to be elected by a majority vote of members present as presiding officer of the impeachment court. Senate Resolution No. 430 amended Rule II of the existing rules of procedure on impeachment trial, which explicitly states that the Senate

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Bantug back as Senate secretary; Corpus replaces Aplasca

MANILA, Philippines – The new majority senators re-elected as Senate secretary on Wednesday Renato “Rey” Bantug Jr., while Police Maj. Gen. Alfred Sotto Corpus replaced Ma O. Aplasca as the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms. Replacing Jose Luis Montales, Bantug previously served as the Senate Secretary from 2022 until early 2026, and was even honored through a Senate

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Legarda hails enactment of law declaring April as PH Veterans’ Month

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 12320, also known as the Philippine Veterans’ Month Act, welcomed its enactment, which officially designates April of every year as Philippine Veterans’ Month. Signed into law by the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 26, 2026,

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Chiz Escudero Appears in Senate Session, Alan Peter Cayetano No Longer SP

Amid the Issues Between the Majority & Minority Blocs, Sen. Chiz Escudero Appears in Senate Session CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senator appeared in the Senate session bringing a 12-quorum that removed former Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano from the presidency. The Philippine Senate is currently surrounded by issues. The chamber had no session for two (2) ... Read more

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