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The death toll from the sinking of the ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 soared to 51 after Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) technical divers recovered six more bodies from the underwater wreckage, authorities confirmed Tuesday. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab reported that divers retrieved five of the remains during a deep-sea operation that began at 6:00…
Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a towering figure in Philippine politics who led the House of Representatives for a record five terms, died on Tuesday, February 10. He was 89. The veteran statesman, often referred to by his initials “JDV,” passed away in Makati, Metro Manila. His death marks the end of a…
The state weather bureau on Tuesday warned of persistent rains across several parts of the country due to the combined effects of a shear line and the northeast monsoon (amihan). In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered…
The Philippine government has officially turned over the operations of the Casecnan-Binahaan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydropower facilities to the Thunder Consortium, a move President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said generated PHP 36.27 billion in privatization proceeds. The turnover ceremony, held recently, marks the transition of the strategically important energy asset to private management. The Thunder Consortium is…
Catholic educators and Church leaders are urging schools across the country to declare February 25 an “academic holiday” to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. In a joint statement released Monday, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on…
The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday deferred for a second time the arraignment of former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and co-accused Juanito Mendoza in connection with a P92.8-million malversation case involving an alleged “ghost” flood control project in Bulacan. The court rescheduled the proceeding to February 16 at 8:30 a.m. to resolve pending motions…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into a reported plot to assassinate Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro. In an official statement released Sunday, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed that the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) is currently validating intelligence reports regarding a threat to the life of…
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson issued a stinging rebuke on Sunday against what he termed “homegrown traitors,” accusing certain Filipinos of compromising national sovereignty in exchange for personal gain. The veteran lawmaker’s warning comes as the national conversation over the West Philippine Sea reaches a boiling point, fueled by controversial statements from within…
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining regular patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), dismissively responding to Chinese claims that such operations undermine regional stability. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the AFP will not be deterred by Beijing’s…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) intensified its nationwide crackdown on substandard transport hubs this week, issuing Show Cause Orders and notices to comply to 29 additional bus and public utility vehicle (PUV) terminals. The enforcement action, carried out under the direction of the Department of Transportation, aims to ensure that facility operators…