The death toll from the landslide at a landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City has climbed to 17, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection in Region 7 Central Visayas. The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said that 14 of the fatalities have already been identified. Search and rescue operations have…
A regional trial court in Sta. Cruz, Laguna has issued a warrant of arrest against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and 17 other individuals in connection with a kidnapping with homicide case, which is classified as a non-bailable offense under Philippine law. Court document dated January 13, 2026 show that Regional Trial Court Branch 26 found…
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is believed to be in Davao following reports of an alleged arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, Remulla said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) cannot take any action because it has not…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied a request by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team to appeal a ruling that refused to disclose communications between the court’s registry and the panel of experts evaluating his fitness to stand trial. In a five-page document dated January 9, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected Duterte’s lawyers’ bid…
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities recovered nearly P97.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a joint operation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Barangay Gumagadong-Calawag. In a statement Sunday, the PNP said the contraband was discovered after the two agencies served a letter of authority on January…
(PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY — Business locators at Camp John Hay are being assured of continuity and long-term security following a string of legal victories by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, reinforcing government control over the former military reservation and clearing long-standing ownership issues. BCDA Chairperson Larry Paredes said the…
Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned the antisemitic violence that fueled a deadly shooting in at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach area, where at least 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured. The pope made remarks condemning hatred and violence and prayed for the victims and urged world leaders and the…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its affordable rice initiative, making the P20 per kilogram rice available to minimum wage earners in the Clark Freeport Zone. The expansion was formalized with the opening of a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Center inside the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. This move brings the subsidized…
For the modern traveler, a vacation is no longer just about seeing sights—it’s about immersing yourself in culture, connecting with communities, and savoring authentic local flavors. And if you happen to be a coffee lover, we’ve found your next great escape. Move over, flat whites and city skylines. Sultan Kudarat is challenging Mindanao to a…
Philippine authorities have confirmed that 19 Filipino nationals caught in the devastating Level 5 fire that ripped through a Hong Kong residential complex are safe and have been rescued. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Py Caunan disclosed the information on Thursday, offering a point of relief amid one of the city’s worst blazes in…