Photo courtesy of PMS-Bicol. LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — The Office of the President distributed assorted vegetables and basic items to households in several barangays in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur on Friday. The distribution covered 12 barangays, including Burabod, Cagamutan, Dangla, Mansangat, Cagnipa, Tamiawon, Binagasbasan, Sumaoy, Harrison, Canlong, Denrica, and Sagrada. Data from the Presidential Management Staff–Bicol…
Mayon volcano. Photo courtesy of Camalig Information Office. Authorities kept Mayon Volcano under Alert Level 3 on Sunday as ashfall and volcanic activity continued to affect communities in Albay province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there was no significant change in the volcano’s overall condition following recent pyroclastic density currents. It…
Senate of the Philippines. Photo courtesy of PNA. Former Senate president Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said over the weekend that any move to stop the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate could destabilize the chamber’s leadership. Speaking on radio dzBB, Pimentel said he had heard reports that some senators were considering…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook Police destroyed over Php 43.6 million worth of marijuana plants and related materials in a weeklong anti-drug drive across the Cordillera region from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said a total of 18 eradication operations were conducted in identified marijuana cultivation sites in Benguet, Kalinga,…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook Police arrested a man listed as a top wanted person for multiple counts of qualified rape of a minor in an operation in Bohol on May 2, 2026. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the 39-year-old suspect was apprehended in Purok 4, Barangay Baybayon, Mabini town, Bohol at around 3 p.m….
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa – Photo courtesy of Bato Dela Rosa/Facebook. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Sunday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa should formally respond to an ethics complaint over his prolonged absence and explain his side before the Senate proceeds with the case. Sotto made the remark ahead of Monday’s…
Flag of Japan. Photo by Kulbir on Pexels.com Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged Iran and the United States to return to negotiations and work toward a lasting agreement aimed at ending their ongoing conflict. Motegi conveyed Japan’s position during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday while the Japanese official…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Photo courtesy of Jiji Press. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Australia on Sunday ahead of bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese focused on energy security and economic cooperation. Takaichi’s meeting with Albanese, scheduled on Monday, is expected to tackle ways both countries can support each other…
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Sunday discussed strategic partnership, including a drone deal, efforts to strengthen air defense, and bilateral cooperation. Zelenskyy said he met Store in Yerevan ahead of the 8th European Political Community summit scheduled for…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned that growing attacks on journalists worldwide are undermining freedom, accountability and democratic societies. Marking World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, Turk said a free press is “the oxygen of a free and open…