The government is ramping up efforts to clean up waterways in Metro Manila to prevent severe flooding during rainy seasons. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched the “Bayanihan sa Estero Program” on Saturday, led by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in collaboration with various government agencies, local governments, and the private sector. During the event,…
In a stunning development that could crack open one of the country’s most chilling unresolved criminal cases, the brother of a key whistleblower has come forward claiming to have witnessed the execution of 10 individuals allegedly linked to the disappearance of several cockfighting enthusiasts, or “sabungeros.” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Saturday that…
Sulu’s Provincial Capitol building (File photo) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 91, officially reassigning the province of Sulu to the Zamboanga Peninsula region. The move follows a Supreme Court decision excluding Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marking a pivotal shift in the region’s political and…
Despite recent typhoons battering several provinces, the country’s rice reserves remain intact and sufficient, according to the National Food Authority (NFA), which assured the public on Saturday that its warehouses nationwide continue to hold ample rice stocks. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson, speaking in a radio interview, said the agency’s supply chain held strong even after…
In a growing call to reclaim public roads for people rather than private vehicles, a lawyers’ group is urging a full prohibition on street parking across Metro Manila, stressing that allowing parked cars to occupy public roads is both illegal and outdated. The Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection (LCSP) issued a firm statement on…
In a brewing constitutional standoff, the House of Representatives is urging the Senate to hold its fire on any decision regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte until the Supreme Court fully resolves the matter. This appeal comes in response to a recent high court ruling that declared the House’s impeachment articles against…
For many Filipino families, poverty is no longer just a statistic — it’s a growing reality shaped by rising prices, stagnant incomes, and hard decisions made every single day. A recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reveals that more households are recalibrating what it means to “get by.” The findings show that the…
Voter registrants queue up at the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila on Friday (Aug. 1, 2025) for the Special Register Anywhere Program. Comelec expects to gather at least one million new registrants during the 10-day registration. (Photo from Comelec) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially opened the doors to voter registration, calling on…
(PNA file photo by Yancy LIm) Rainy weather continues to dampen parts of Northern Luzon as the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” brings clouds and scattered downpours, according to the latest update from PAGASA. In its 4 a.m. advisory on Saturday, the state weather bureau said Batanes will be dealing with cloudy skies, scattered…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (4th from left) lead the launch of the Bayanihan sa Estero Program at the Buli Creek in Pasig City on Saturday (Aug. 2, 2025). The program aims to complete clean-up activities on 23 identified esteros that have been prioritized for immediate intervention due to significant siltation, heavy solid waste buildup,…