The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has intensified its probe into the massive flood control anomaly by coordinating with international counterparts to trace and freeze the overseas assets of a high-ranking official and a former government executive. AMLC Executive Director Matthew David issued the statement Thursday during an interview on Super Radyo dzBB, noting that the…
The Marriott Grand Ballroom witnessed a fierce battle of emerging gymnastic talent, and Karl Eldrew Yulo stood firm, cementing his place among the world’s elite junior competitors. The 17-year-old rising star finished eighth in the individual all-around finals of the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships on Saturday, tallying a formidable 78.731 points among the…
Court operations across Metro Manila are being suspended for two days, November 17 and 18, as a major rally led by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is anticipated to cause severe traffic congestion in the capital region. The Supreme Court Public Information Office announced the directive, stating that all affected courts would transition to a…
US President Donald Trump said Friday he believes the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is “going to be fine” after he held phone calls with the leaders of the two Southeast Asian nations to help mediate the latest escalation. “I spoke to the prime ministers of both countries and they’re doing great. I think…
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to take precautions against common cold-season illnesses as temperatures continue to drop across the Cordillera region. DOH-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan said that sudden weather and temperature changes can trigger various ailments, but these can be prevented through proper hygiene and self-care. She…
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (BOC-POM) announced it will hold a public auction on November 17 for seven luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya couple, who were linked to anomalous government flood control projects. Among the vehicles up for bidding are a 2022 Toyota Tundra, 2023 Toyota Sequoia, 2023 Rolls Royce Cullinan, 2022 Mercedes-Benz…
The Office of Civil Defense in Caraga, through the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC-13), has downgraded the region’s alert status from blue to white. The decision came after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) canceled all tsunami warnings following the recent Magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that hit Mindanao. Caraga’s…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) fully endorses the Senate’s proposal to reduce project costs by up to 30 percent, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s reforms to eliminate corruption and ensure value in public works spending. During the 2026 DPWH budget hearing chaired by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, Secretary Vince…
Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy faces a possible 18-month jail term in the Philippines after being charged with unjust vexation for a series of disruptive pranks in Metro Manila. The 33-year-old content creator, known for his provocative online stunts, was arrested in April 2025 following incidents in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Zdorovetskiy, who boasts over 10…
Government authorities have seized approximately ₱4 million worth of unregistered pesticides and fertilizers in a joint operation conducted by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) and the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–National Capital Region (PNP-CIDG-NCR). The enforcement action stemmed from a formal complaint received by the FPA, implicating WLEX Company in the…