At least six people were confirmed dead, while several remain missing following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on Tuesday. Canlaon City Emergency Operations Center information officer-designate Seth Bariga said the city remains cut off from nearby areas as major bridges and access roads were destroyed. “We…
(Photo from PEP) It seems the next Pacquiao to make headlines isn’t just for his punches. Eman Bacosa, the 21-year-old son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, has become the talk of social media after his victory at the “Thrilla in Manila 2” boxing event — and for his uncanny resemblance to heartthrob Piolo Pascual. After…
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a status quo ante order reinstating Susan Yap-Sulit as mayor of Tarlac City, effectively halting her disqualification by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The high court said the order was released to “maintain the situation between the parties prior to the issuance of the Comelec En Banc resolution, while…
Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry Oaminal Sr. (left) is about to shake the hand of International Master Zhenyong Jayden Wong before making the ceremonial move during the opening ceremony of the 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships (Open, Women & Challenger) in Ozamiz City on Monday (Nov. 3, 2025). Also present were Rep. Indy Oaminal and Russian…
College of Saint Benilde’s Winston Jay Ynot (in green jersey) tries to score on a jumper during the game against Mapua University in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2025). Ynot scored 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal in leading…
After recovering from an eye operation, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is set to return as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, a post he vacated last October 6 due to colleagues’ disappointment over his handling of the flood control scandal probe. Lacson confirmed Tuesday during Kapihan sa Senado that he and Senate…
(PBA image) After a rocky start to their Philippine Cup campaign, the San Miguel Beermen have found their rhythm, stringing together three straight wins to climb to 3-2. And while the team’s veteran starters have begun to click, it’s the bench that’s quietly been fueling the resurgence. In their recent victory over Converge, San Miguel’s…
Pope Leo stopped at the Basilica ofSt. Mary Major to pray at the tomb of his predecessor Pope Francis. (Photo from Skynews) ESQUILINE HILL, Rome — In a world currently saddled with the problems of violence, poverty and hunger caused by greed and pride, Pope Leo XIV has expressed hope for the global community with prayers…
In the latest update on the flood control scandal that has shaken the Marcos Jr. administration, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is recommending the filing of graft charges against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel ‘Manny’ Bonoan, undersecretaries Roberto Bernardo and Maria Catalina Cabral as well as either before the…
PASAY, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that its personnel stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) processed almost 68,000 departures per day during the Undas long weekend. According to BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, an average of 60,727 departures from October 27 to November 2. The highest logged number of departures…