The explosive allegations against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez may no longer rest solely on the testimonies of former security personnel linked to ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. The Office of the Ombudsman said its investigators have obtained independent supporting evidence that allegedly corroborates accounts of massive cash deliveries supposedly made for Romualdez. Assistant Ombudsman Jose…
The death toll among Filipino seafarers caught in the escalating conflict in the Black Sea has risen to three, intensifying concerns over why hundreds of Filipino mariners remain exposed to one of the world’s most dangerous maritime zones. The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed on Saturday that another Filipino crew member had died following attacks…
Malacañang has fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of neglecting her duties and frequently traveling overseas while still enjoying what it described as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s restraint and respectful treatment. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the scathing response after Duterte claimed that although she had no personal problem with Marcos,…
Authorities on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old Mongolian student pilot in Zambales for alleged espionage and immigration violations following a joint operation by the Bureau of Immigration and national security agencies. The suspect, identified as Bold-Erdene Boldbaatar, was taken into custody at his residence in Barangay Lipay-Dingin, Iba. Intelligence reports indicate that Boldbaatar,…
A total of 129 LGBTQ+ couples participated in a mass commitment ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 14, as part of Quezon City’s annual Valentine’s Day celebrations. The event, held at the M.I.C.E. Center within the Quezon City Hall Compound, was officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte. While the ceremony does not carry legal weight under current Philippine…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a full-scale manhunt following two separate fatal shootings on Saturday involving a public school teacher in Isabela and a director of an electric cooperative in Oriental Mindoro. In Isabela, 33-year-old teacher Lullete Jane de Guzman was shot dead outside her residence in Barangay Cabaritan, San Manuel. De Guzman, a…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to prioritize spiritual discipline and peace-building as the Lenten season officially begins this week. In a statement issued ahead of Ash Wednesday on February 18, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, a senior official of the CBCP, emphasized that the 40-day period should be…
The City of Manila and the Manila Police District (MPD) have announced extensive road closures and traffic rerouting schemes beginning Monday, Feb. 16, to give way to the celebration of Chinese New Year in the Binondo district. The closures are scheduled to take effect in phases to accommodate the influx of visitors and the annual…
The Bacolod City Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has formalized a new implementation framework to fast-track the establishment of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, aiming to transform the city’s mounting refuse into a sustainable power source. The board recently drafted a resolution to adopt the integration framework, which now awaits a final nod from the Bacolod…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is scheduled to begin the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on February 23, 2026. The Pre-Trial Chamber I announced the commencement date after recently ruling that Duterte is “fit to participate” in the proceedings. The decision follows a comprehensive medical evaluation by a panel of…