MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Forensic Group (PNP FG) has examined over 2,000 bones so far as part of the search for the remains of cockfighting aficionados (sabungeros) who were reportedly killed and thrown into Taal Lake in Batangas, the agency said on Thursday. Asked whether efforts to recover the sabungeros’ remains—which began
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CIDG files obstruction raps vs Padilla, 5 others over dela Rosa’s escape
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) has filed a complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Sen. Robin Padilla and five others for obstruction of justice. CIDG public information chief Maj. Helen dela Cruz confirmed this in a text message to the Inquirer on Thursday evening.
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Arci Muñoz Opens Up About the Man Who Set the Bar Too High
Arci Muñoz Admits Her Late Father Became Her Basis for True Love ARCI MUÑOZ – Actress Arci Muñoz touched the hearts of viewers after revealing the deep bond she shared with her father, who passed away in 2016. Kapamilya actress and singer Arci Muñoz turned emotional as she opened up about her late father, Manuel ... Read more
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Lower fuel surcharge to trim airfare costs in June
MANILA, Philippines — Airline passengers traveling domestically and internationally in the first half of June will pay lower fuel surcharge fees after regulators cut the applicable rate anew as global jet fuel prices continued to soften. In an advisory issued Thursday, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) announced that the fuel surcharge level for June 1
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Online booking scams: Summer travelers urged to stay alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the summer season in Cebu heats up, so does the risk of online booking scams that target unsuspecting tourists and residents alike. The Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Central Visayas (RACU-7) warned that scammers are exploiting the busy season to carry out schemes. These include fake booking sites, hacking, identity theft,
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Palarong Pambansa: Central Visayas bags 3 golds but slips to 4th place
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas continued its strong showing in the Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan del Sur, collecting three more gold medals on the third day of competition. The region struck gold in lawn tennis, gymnastics, and wrestling. Its athletes added several podium finishes in swimming and weightlifting as of Thursday, May 28.
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PAGASA: Expect heavy rainfall as habagat season nears
MANILA – The weather bureau on Thursday warned that many areas, especially the country’s western section, will experience heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon (habagat) season nears. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) usually declares the onset of habagat season between late May to early June. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview,
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PNP: Suspected drug lab found in Occidental Mindoro town
MANILA, Philippines — A suspected clandestine illegal drug laboratory was discovered in Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. Operatives found the site on Golo Island in Sitio Kaybunga, Barangay Bulacan, Looc town, last Tuesday afternoon, following a tip from a suspect earlier arrested in Batangas, according to PNP chief Gen. Jose
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Sandiganbayan 5th Division gets Estrada’s new plunder, graft raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division will handle Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s new graft case over alleged kickbacks amounting to P573 million from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects. READ: P573M ‘systematically delivered’ to Jinggoy Estrada in 3rd plunder case During the case raffle, the Fifth Division was chosen to handle the plunder
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Bojie Dy rallies barangays to end illiteracy, break cycle of poverty
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday urged barangays across the country to take a leading role in the fight against illiteracy, emphasizing that education and literacy are key to lifting Filipinos out of poverty and securing a stronger future for the nation. Speaking at the National Convention of the Liga
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