Sotto, Villar clash during vegetable smuggling probe
Senator Cynthia Villar alleged that Senate President Vicente Sotto III did not notify her as head of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, when the Committee of the Whole …
Teacher and husband shot dead by school principal; suspect also shot himself
A female teacher and her husband died after being shot by a school principal in Negros Occidental. The suspect also allegedly shot himself after committing the crime. Police Lieutenant Colonel …
Crucifixion still forbidden this Easter
Despite the re-cancellation of some rituals of penance during Semana Santa, such as crucifixion, senakulo, and self-flagellation, other forms of faith are still alive in Angeles City, Pampanga. Filipinos participate …
Comelec considers alleged pre-shading ballot in Dubai ‘fake news’
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) considered the alleged pre-shading ballot incident in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, as “fake news.” However, they have not yet received an official report from …
DOJ to probe fake death certificates of drug war victims
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra promised on Tuesday to initiate an investigation after a forensic pathologist claimed that certain death certificates issued for victims of the country’s drug campaign had been …
36 people die in Baybay City due to typhoon Agaton
Up to 36 people have been killed in Baybay City, Leyte, due to the ravages of Typhoon Agaton, the local government unit (LGU) said Tuesday. But it is feared that …
Group protests against increase in electric bill
A group of consumers on Tuesday complained about the increase in electricity bills in the country. In protest, members of the Kuryente.org group tore up various electricity bills, including those …
13 dies of dengue in Zamboanga City this year
Thirteen people have died due to dengue in Zamboanga City, according to their city health officer on Tuesday. The city has declared a dengue outbreak after recording 893 cases of …
Returning Pinoys no longer obliged to fill out, submit arrival cards to BI
Filipinos coming from abroad are no longer obliged to fill out arrival cards and submit them to officers manning the counters of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the airports. …
Sotto names 4 “players” in vegetable smuggling
Four names of alleged “players” in vegetable smuggling who lawmakers allegedly shielded were floated during the Senate hearing. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who chairs the Senate committee on the …
5 cops involved in e-sabong agent abduction in Laguna charged
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group formally filed with the Department of Justice on Monday 30 afternoon charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention against five police officers and others …
Polish vlogger falls in love with a Badjao girl
Polish vlogger Damian went to a Badjao community and got fascinated by a woman who looked up and asked him, “Where are you going?” In the episode of “Kapuso Mo, …
Wife says Baron Geisler ‘relapsing’ into alcoholism again
According to his wife, Jamie Evangelista, Baron Geisler is having trouble controlling his drinking habits once more. According to Diaz’s YouTube channel today, April 11, Evangelista contacted talent manager-comedian Ogie …
Robredo’s camp condemns fake sex video of Aika Robredo
The camp of 2022 presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo has lashed out at the alleged online links regarding the “obscene” video of her daughter Aika Robredo – something …
Philippine Embassy in Singapore denies distributing pre-shaded ballots
With the start of overseas voting for Election 2022, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore denied that any ballots with writings had been distributed. In a statement released by the embassy, …
SWS: 51% of Pinoys believe life will improve in next 12 months
The national Social Weather Survey of December 12-16, 2021, the most recent quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 51% of adult Filipinos saying the Philippine Economy will improve (termed …
Lacson says Robredo camp asked him to withdraw presidential bid
Senator and presidential candidate Panfilo Lacson claims that Vice President Leni Robredo’s camp requested him to drop out of the 2022 race in return for his running companion Senator Vicente …
Taxi driver, barker who charged French nationals P10K fare arrested
A taxi driver and a barker at the NAIA were jailed after they charged three French tourists P10,000 in fares and threatened to hurt them when they refused to pay. …
Kitty Duterte celebrates 18th birthday
Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, the youngest daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña, celebrated her 18th birthday on Saturday night, April 9. President Duterte’s family held an …
BI on heightened alert for Holy Week
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will be on heightened alert during the upcoming holy week, in anticipation of the increase in arriving and departing passengers. According to …
BI agents nab US, Korean fugitives in double arrest
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American and a South Korean fugitive, both arrested in separate operations on Friday, April 8th. In a report to Immigration …
Duterte orders agencies to assist OFWs
President Rodrigo Duterte told government agencies to improve services to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). According to the Chief Executive, they should not make it difficult for OFWs to process the …
Filipina found dead inside a suitcase in Dubai
A Filipina’s body was found inside a suitcase under a bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In a report on GMA News “24 Oras” on Thursday, Consul General to Dubai …
Duterte says gov’t needs e-sabong money
President Rodrigo Duterte defended e-sabong on Thursday, claiming that the government requires the funds generated from online cockfighting. Duterte claimed he had permitted e-sabong to continue because the epidemic has …
Philippines, Japan to conduct joint military exercises
Amid China’s growing presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the Japanese and Philippine defense ministers said on Thursday that they would strengthen security cooperation by holding joint exercises. The deal reached …
5-year-old boy dies after wall collapsed in Iloilo
A 5-year-old boy died after being hit by a house’s collapsed wall in Iloilo city Thursday afternoon. According to Mayor Stephen Palmares, it rained all day in the city, and …