MANILA, Philippines — Heat indices recorded across the country on Tuesday, May 26 peaked at 47ºC in three areas, namely, Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; and Sangley Point in Cavite City, the state weather bureau said. Meanwhile, dozens of other areas also reached “danger” level heat indices, or those ranging between 42°C and 51°C.
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Remulla: House staff refuse to cooperate in Romualdez’s ‘grand’ case
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said the secretariat of the House committee on appropriations is allegedly refusing to cooperate in the probe into the “grand case” being prepared against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. “We are trying to get to the bottom of the [budget] insertions, and that has been a
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PNP: 16% drop in crimes due to ‘institutionalized reforms’
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. attributed the decrease in the crime incidents they recorded to the agency’s “institutionalized reforms.” Focus crime incidents decreased by 16 percent from 4,495 cases from Feb. 22 to April 5; down to 3,776 cases from April 6 to May 18, according to
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DILG warns vs unauthorized solicitations using Mabilog’s name
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued a warning to the public and its personnel against the supposed unauthorized use of Undersecretary for Public Safety Jed Patrick Mabilog’s names in fraudulent transactions and solicitation activities. “Reports received by the Department indicate that certain persons have been falsely representing themselves
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PDEA: P292.4M shabu found in packs at Manila port
MANILA, Philippines — Suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P292.4 million was intercepted by authorities at the Manila International Container Port in Tondo, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the PDEA said the suspected illegal drugs were discovered during a joint operation with the Bureau of Customs on Monday afternoon,
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Imee Marcos to Alan Peter Cayetano: “Buksan na ang Blue Ribbon Committee”
Sen. Imee Marcos Calls on Senate Pres. Alan Peter Cayetano To Open Blue Ribbon Committee Now IMEE MARCOS – The presidential Sister called on Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to open the Blue Ribbon Committee. The Senate once again had a change of leadership after 13 senators voted to declare the Senate Presidency vacant. Former ... Read more
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Palarong Pambansa 2026: Lapu-Lapu arnisadors win 3 golds
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano standout and record-holder Jhul Ian Cañalita delivered the first gold medal for Central Visayas on the second day of the Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan del Sur on Tuesday, May 26. Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City arnisadors Amber Joy Notarte and Avegaile Alpanta combined for three gold medals to power the region’s
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Jellyfish season: What to do when stung and how to stay safe at sea
Beachgoers heading to Cebu’s coastal areas this summer may need to stay extra cautious after jellyfish sightings recurred in parts of the province.
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Barili fatal crash: Police eye brake malfunction in death of 2
Police are looking into brake failure as the possible cause of a road crash in Barili town, Cebu on Saturday, May 24 that left two men dead and two women injured after a multicab slammed into a house along a descending road.
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Marcoleta already ‘confessed’ on TV show, Remulla says of plunder raps
MANILA, Philippines — For Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta already “confessed” in his talk show, referring to the P75 million donation that is now the basis of the plunder and indirect bribery complaints filed against him. On Monday, Marcoleta said the complaints filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him and his
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