Siargao. For years, the name has conjured images of world-class waves, endless sun, and the adrenaline rush of Cloud 9. It’s been the undisputed surf capital of the Philippines, a sanctuary for those who live by the tides. But beyond the gnarly breaks and the salty air, a quieter, yet equally powerful, movement has been…
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray publicly called on the Philippine Senate to suspend members allegedly involved in a major corruption scandal concerning flood control projects. Gray made the strong statement in a speech delivered before thousands of attendees at the “Trillion Peso March,” a massive anti-corruption protest held along White Plains Avenue. “We demand action,”…
Health authorities in Negros Occidental are responding to a significant rise in leptospirosis cases following recent devastating flashfloods, prompting the region’s apex medical facility to establish emergency specialized wards. The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City has dedicated separate adult and pediatric wards solely for leptospirosis patients to manage the growing…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday that it has not yet received a court order to cancel the passport of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, despite arrest warrants issued against him in connection with a government-led flood control project scandal. In a statement, the DFA said it can proceed with cancellation of a Philippine…
K-pop group ENHYPEN and their agency Belift Lab announced Thursday a donation of 100 million Korean won, or approximately P4 million, to support communities affected by the recent severe flooding across the Philippines. The seven-member act, known for hits like “Bite Me” and “Polaroid Love,” stated that their contribution was motivated by their deep connection…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered that all police personnel deployed to secure the ongoing, three-day Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in Manila must utilize body-worn cameras. The policy aims to ensure transparency and accountability in crowd management operations. In a statement released Monday, PNP acting chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr….
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the massive three-day demonstration organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) religious group, which commenced Sunday at Rizal Park in Manila. The demonstration, which is scheduled to run until November 18, is being held to press for institutional reforms. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting…
The United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific says it has temporarily deployed its unmanned aerial unit, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), to the Philippines at the request of the Philippine government. The unit, reportedly equipped with MQ-9A Reaper drones and unarmed, is being stationed in the Philippines to bolster maritime domain awareness amid…
Veteran actress and humanitarian Rosa Rosal has passed away at the age of 96, the Philippine Red Cross announced. The Red Cross expressed deep sorrow, noting that Rosal dedicated more than seven decades of her life to volunteerism and public service. As a board member of the organization, she championed voluntary blood donation and strengthened…
Major tech platforms are now vying for control of the “video podcast” space — a growing format combining visual and audio elements that is rapidly attracting younger audiences and appealing to advertisers. According to industry sources, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify and Netflix are all repositioning themselves to host or produce videopodcasts, a format that has so…