Marawi university bombing suspect arrested
The joint forces of Task Force Marawi and Marawi City police have arrested one of the suspected “conspirators” in the Mindanao State University (MSU) bombing. According to the Armed Forces …
P67.3-M worth of shabu from Africa confiscated in Pasay City
A woman was arrested in connection with nearly 10,000 kilos of suspected shabu from the country of Mozambique, which she said she was only buying for a partner she met …
Reggae singer Kokoi Baldo dies after being hit by truck
Reggae singer Kokoi Baldo, whose real name is Juan Manuel Ubaldo, tragically lost his life in a vehicular accident in Bacolod City early Friday morning. The 44-year-old artist was attempting …
Employment rate in PH hits highest since 2005 – PSA
The employment rate in the country was estimated at 95.8 percent in October 2023, the highest recorded employment rate since April 2005 and the same with estimated rate in November …
British man allegedly involved in child abuse, making child porn arrested
After more than 10 years of hiding in the Philippines, the authorities in Taytay, Rizal, have arrested a British national who allegedly has more charges of child abuse and child …
VP Sara Duterte’s resignation will not address poor PISA results – Romulo
A House leader stated on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte should not bear the blame and resign from her position as education secretary following the release of the 2022 …
Ceres Bus Liner suspended after one of its buses fell into a ravine in Antique
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on Ceres Bus Liner after one of its buses fell into a ravine in Hamtic, Antique, killing …
PH detects 4 cases of ‘walking pneumonia’ this year – DOH
According to the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH), four confirmed cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, commonly known as “walking pneumonia,” have been identified in the Philippines this year. …
Philippines ranks 6th lowest among 81 countries in Math, Science, reading
Despite some gains, Filipino learners continue to lag behind in mathematics and reading comprehension, as shown in the results of the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The Programme …
5.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Mindoro to Metro Manila
According to Phivolcs, a powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook several parts of Luzon, which happened a few hours after the 2023 Bar Exam results were announced. Around 4:23 p.m. when …
62-year-old woman passes bar exam on first try
Those who successfully passed the 2023 Bar examinations, numbering 3,812 individuals, were visibly emotional at the Supreme Court courtyard, with many unable to contain their tears. Among the successful candidates …
VP Duterte against plan to revive peace talks with NDFP
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her opposition to the plan of the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, to revive peace talks with the communist group National Democratic Front …
Rep. Ace Barbers wants to bring back death penalty vs drug traffickers
Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers wants to bring back the death penalty in the country so that foreigners involved in the distribution of illegal drugs in the Philippines …
Over 2 persons of interest in MSU bombing identified
Police reported on Monday that they have identified more than two persons of interest in the deadly bomb attack that occurred on Sunday at the Dimaporo Gymnasium in Mindanao State …
2 new attempts of sex offenders to enter PH blocked – BI
Attempts by foreign sex offenders to enter the country continue as the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that its airport personnel barred from entering the country on Friday, two Americans …
Australian vlogger scammed by a tricycle driver in Manila
An Australian vlogger was allegedly scammed by a tricycle driver in Manila, according to a report by Darlene Cay in Unang Balita this Friday. Vlogger Dwaine Woolley did not complain …
Over 30 OFWs from Israel return home
The tenth group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated from conflict-ridden Israel safely arrived in the Philippines on Thursday night. Over 30 OFWs, including caregivers and hotel staff, landed at …
Over 400 aliens to be blacklisted for being petitioned by fake companies
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that more than 400 foreign nationals are set to be blacklisted, after having been found to be petitioned by fake companies. BI Commissioner Norman …
SMNI program host not accredited – KBP
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) criticized Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for violating the Code of Conduct by allowing hosts to claim that Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez …
LTFRB’s authority to impound vehicles questioned
During a hearing on Thursday, November 30, the Committee on Transportation, chaired by Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Romeo Acop, discussed the propriety and legality of impounding motor vehicles. Rep. …
Marcos vows to do everything to rescue 17 Filipino hostages
The Philippines is committed to pursuing all available avenues to secure the safe return of the 17 Filipino seafarers currently held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Marcos conveyed …
Comelec disqualifies Smartmatic
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated its stance on Thursday, standing firm on its decision to disqualify Smartmatic. “It was a very difficult decision but nonetheless, it was the right …
President Marcos cancels Dubai visit amid hostage crisis in Red Sea
President Marcos has opted to cancel his planned visit to Dubai for the World Climate Action Summit (COP28) due to unfolding events related to the 17 Filipino seafarers who were …
BI chief worried that arrival of sex offenders becoming a ‘daily trend’
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country on Wednesday afternoon, an American pedophile convicted of sexually molesting a child in …
Manila Zoo elephant Mali dies of heart disease, cancer
The elephant Vishwa Ma’ali, or Mali at the Manila Zoo, died of heart disease, according to the results of an examination of his lips. In the press conference this Wednesday, …
BI nabs US, British pedophiles in Cebu
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two foreign pedophiles wanted by authorities in their country for sexually molesting children. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified …