MANILA – The supply of rice remains stable despite the effects of global oil pressures, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured on Tuesday. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the rice supply will be secured for the entire year, considering a good local palay (unhusked rice) harvest alongside global rice availability
Read More »Cotabato City heat index forecast to peak at 45ºC on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Cotabato City is expected to reach a dangerous 45ºC on Wednesday, April 15, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Cotabato City’s heat index reached the dangerous level the past three days. It logged 45ºC on Tuesday. Heat index is defined as the “measure
Read More »OVP fund signatures flagged, restitution floated in impeachment hearing
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities flagged the irregularities in the signatures on the confidential fund receipts under the office of Vice President Sara Duterte with a lawmaker also raising the possibility of a restitution on amounts flagged by state auditors. Aside from the bombshell accusations of Duterte’s alleged former bagman Ramil Madriaga, these matters were also
Read More »STL Result Today, April 15, 2026
STL RESULT TODAY – PCSO releases the official STL results today, April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao at 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM draws.
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Read More »EARTHQUAKE: 3.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Agusan del Sur
Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Agusan del Sur, April 14, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 3.7 magnitude quake in Agusan del Sur today, April 14, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 5.7 magnitude quake that struck Sultan Kudarat, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of ... Read more
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Read More »Mary Grace Piattos, Kokoy Villamin, and Others Have No Records, PSA Reiterates
Mary Grace Piattos and Kokoy Villamin are non-existent. Mary Grace Piattos, Kokoy Villamin, and many others received amounts from the confidential funds but have no records in the PSA. In 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that there are no “Mary Grace Piattos” and “Kokoy Villamin” in their database. This has led the PSA to ... Read more
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Read More »Comelec says BSKE preps not wasted if polls are postponed
MANILA, Philippines — The preparations of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue and will not be wasted even if the elections will be postponed, its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday. Garcia made this comment after Deputy Speaker and Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez
Read More »DSWD starts giving cash aid to drivers, vulnerable groups
As fuel prices rise and daily earnings shrink, relief has come for drivers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started the rollout of cash aid for them.
Read More »Cebu archbishop saddened by Trump’s tirade vs Pope Leo XIV
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump’s remarks against Pope Leo XIV is “deeply saddening” as he explained that the pontiff merely reflects “the conscience of the world.” Trump criticized the pope’s calls for an end to the conflict in the Middle East, going as far as calling
Read More »Oriental Mindoro town bans open burning of waste
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The town of Pola in Oriental Mindoro is imposing a ban on open burning of waste to prevent wildfire incidents. A local government advisory on Tuesday, through the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), reminded residents to avoid the open burning of any kind of solid waste. READ: Cause
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