Comelec recognizes Cusi faction as legitimate PDP-Laban
The faction of Senators Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Manny Pacquiao is upset after the Commission on Elections decided to recognize the faction of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi as the …
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Duterte: Ragos bribed to recant statements vs. De Lima
Even after two witnesses recanted their claims about Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged ties to illicit drug syndicates, President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the remaining cases against her, his toughest …
BI operatives nab 5 Korean fugitives in Pampanga, NCR
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of five South Koreans wanted for serious crimes in their country. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the aliens were …
Detained De Lima asks DOJ to revisit her drug case
Senator Leila de Lima, who is currently detained, has written to the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally requesting that the drug cases against her be reviewed and that all charges …
BBM: Vote for UniTeam is a vote for unity
As he wrapped up his campaign in Mindanao, presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr remarked that voting for the UniTeam is a vote for unity and love of the country. …
Bongbong Marcos says Sara Duterte is our ‘Iron Lady’
Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. referred to his running partner Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio “Iron Lady.” Marcos praised Duterte-Carpio for leading Davao City and battling crime in a …
Duterte appoints Vicente Danao as acting PNP chief
Four days before the May 9 election, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed PLt. General Vicente Danao as acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). “The President has just designated Lt. …
Employment rate at 94.2 percent in March 2022
Employment rate was placed at 94.2 percent in March 2022, it was the highest since April 2020 but lower than the registered employment rate in January 2020 at 94.7 percent. …
Comelec: Voters not allowed to wear campaign shirts in polling precincts
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned voters not to wear the campaign shirts of their candidates in polling precincts on election day on May 9. Commissioner …
BI halts entry of American sex offender at NAIA
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have barred the entry of an American sex offender on Sunday, May 1. BI Commissioner Jaime …
Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Arjo Atayde
The religious group ‘Iglesia ni Cristo’ endorsed Kapamilya actor and running congressman in the first district of Quezon City, Arjo Atayde. Arjo happily extended his gratitude to the INC leadership. …
Police probe motive behind ambush of Pampanga councilor candidate
Police will look into all angles on the possible motive for the ambush and murder of a barangay chairman, a councilor candidate in Pampanga. In a report by CJ Torrida …
John Riel Casimero stripped of WBO championship belt
The World Boxing Organization removed the WBO world bantamweight belt from Filipino boxer John Riel Casimero. Casimero, 31-4 with 21 knockouts, won that title when he defeated Zolani Tete in …
Husband shoots dead wife’s lover
A man shoots dead a man who allegedly has an affair with his wife in Ilocos Sur. After the crime, the suspect fled with his wife. In a report by …
Inflation increases further to 4.9 percent in April 2022 – PSA
The headline inflation in the Philippines increased further to 4.9 percent in April 2022, from 4.0 percent in March 2022. This is the highest recorded since January 2019. Inflation in …
DOH ensures safety of polling precints
The Department of Health (DOH) has ensured that the system in polling precincts is safe and compliant with COVID-19 protocols in holding elections amid a pandemic. According to Health spokesperson …
Five people to face cases for spreading ‘fake news’ on social media
Commissioner George Garcia said Wednesday that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would file complaints against five people who allegedly spread “fake news” on social media about the 2022 elections. Garcia …
Son of Loren Legarda disowns her for running under BBM’s slate
Lorenzo Legarda Leviste, the son of senatorial candidate Loren Legarda, disowned her mother for running under the slate of Bongbong Marcos. Below is the son of Loren Legarda’s open letter …
E-sabong violators will be arrested – Año
Those who continue to engage in “e-sabong,” or online cockfighting, notwithstanding President Rodrigo Duterte’s order, may be jailed, despite the lack of implementation rules and regulations (IRR), according to Interior …
Bongbong Marcos urges Filipinos to protect votes from thieves
Days before the national elections in May 2022, presidential candidate Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to safeguard their ballots, saying they should not be “stolen.” “Kailangan nating makiisa sa …
Duterte says China might attack PH, Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Tuesday that if the crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensified due to the US military’s deployment here, China would attack the Philippines and Taiwan. “Kung …
Newbord dies after falling from tricycle where mother gave birth
A newborn was found dead after falling from the tricycle where the baby’s mother gave birth, Raffy Tima reported on “24 Oras” on Tuesday. The baby’s mother was rushed to …
HRW calls on Philippine gov’t to free De Lima
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Philippine authorities on Wednesday to drop the accusations against Senator Leila de Lima, free her from detention, and investigate allegations that witnesses were intimidated …
Comelec: Release of surveys 15 days before elections legal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded that there was no violation from any survey firms, even though it was only a few days before the election. This was explained by …
15 foreign tourists test positive for COVID-19 in Palawan
The Department of Health revealed on Tuesday that fifteen fully vaccinated foreign travelers in Palawan had tested positive for COVID-19. DOH said in a statement that 13 of the tourists …
Iglesia ni Cristo endorses BBM, Sara Duterte for Eleksyon 2022
The Iglesia ni Cristo has declared its support for presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The religious group, whose endorsement is one …