Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday called on former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines and face the charges filed against him, emphasizing that evading the law is unbecoming of a legal professional. “Harry Roque must be compelled to return to the Philippines. If he doesn’t, not only would he be evading an…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered transportation agencies to boost insurance benefits for private vehicles, aligning them with those provided to public utility vehicles (PUVs), to better protect passengers and address gaps in compensation for victims of deadly road accidents. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the directive in a media briefing Thursday at Malacañang,…
The government is expanding its ₱20 per kilo rice program to 32 additional Kadiwa Centers in provinces surrounding Metro Manila starting Thursday, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Palace Press Office Claire Castro said the initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to make affordable rice more accessible to Filipinos. She emphasized that the program…
Budget airline AirAsia canceled eight domestic flights on Tuesday after Kanlaon Volcano erupted at 2:55 a.m., spewing ash in what authorities described as a “moderately explosive” five-minute eruption at its summit crater. The affected flights include Z2 603/604, Z2 8601/602, Z2 609/610 on the Manila-Bacolod-Manila route, and Z2 309/310 on the Manila-Iloilo-Manila route. In an…
Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s proclamation as mayor was delayed on Tuesday due to incomplete manual ballot transmissions. Moreno, who led the mayoral race with 509,693 votes, was ahead of incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna (184,030 votes) based on partial results from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The Manila Board of Canvassers paused the canvassing after…
The Department of Education (DepEd) commended teachers and school personnel for their courage and dedication in fulfilling their duties during the 2025 national and local elections. Education Secretary Sonny Angara also expressed his gratitude to the support personnel who tirelessly assisted teachers and school officials to ensure a clean, orderly, and peaceful election, despite a…
Former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said it would be best to leave the investigation to proper authorities regarding Senator Imee Marcos’ claim that his name appeared on voting receipts even though voters said they did not vote for him. Abalos responded calmly, saying this was the first time…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the Random Manual Audit (RMA) for the May 12 midterm elections will begin on Wednesday at Citadines Bay City Manila in Pasay City. Comelec Education and Information Department Director Abigail Claire Llacuna said the audit will cover 762 clustered precincts and online voting posts. The goal is to…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) seized over ₱441 million in cash at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s general aviation area on Saturday, in an operation aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure clean and orderly elections on May 12. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the force is committed to protecting the…
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) aims to clear all pending cases against erring police officers by December 2025, its Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan announced Friday. In a press conference at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Quezon City, Calinisan said 39 more cases were added this week…