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Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his 5th SONA. Photo courtesy of PCO. With only two years remaining in his term, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s administration is under growing pressure to translate his promises into measurable results as good governance advocates warned that effective implementation—not new commitments—will define the legacy he leaves behind when…
Photo courtesy of PNP The Philippine National Police rescued 23 children and arrested six suspects in separate operations against online sexual exploitation conducted from July 14 to 25. The raids were carried out in Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Davao del Sur and Misamis Occidental by the PNP Women and Children Protection Center and…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the seizure and destruction of more than Php 22 million worth of illegal drugs during separate operations across the country on July 31. The largest operation took place in Barangays Loccong and Buscalan in Tinglayan, Kalinga, where authorities uprooted about 94,500 fully grown marijuana plants. Police placed the value…
Photo courtesy of DOST-Pagasa Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over four areas on Sunday morning as Tropical Depression Luis continued to affect parts of Luzon, Pagasa said. As of 5 a.m., the warning was in effect over the Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, the northern portion of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. Luis was…
Senate Pres. Alan Peter Cayetano. Photo courtesy of Avito Dalan/PNA. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Saturday that, based on his knowledge, no ghost government projects existed in Taguig City and invited the public to inspect the projects themselves. In a Facebook Live broadcast, Cayetano urged Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, his staff and other…
Former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. posted Php 1 million bail in his pending malversation case, but he has yet to settle Php 124.5 million in civil damages from his earlier pork barrel cases, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Saturday. Revilla was released from the Quezon City Jail on Friday evening after the Sandiganbayan Third…
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded parents, guardians and employers to comply with safeguards for children below 15 who participate in entertainment or information activities. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino issued Labor Advisory No. 12, Series of 2026, to reinforce the protection of young performers and content creators under existing child labor laws. The…
Vice President Sara Duterte has launched a sweeping attack on Philippine journalism, accusing local news organizations of falling behind international standards and suggesting that money—not truth or public service—has become the driving force behind some media coverage. But her explosive remarks are also raising an uncomfortable question: Is the country’s journalism really the problem—or is…
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…
Motorists could enjoy another round of fuel price cuts next week, but the relief may be short-lived for many Filipino families as cooking gas prices are expected to rise sharply in August. Initial estimates based on four days of international oil trading indicate that gasoline and diesel prices may decrease by as much as ₱1…