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TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has opened 57 kilometers (km) of the 70-km Basey-Maydolong Road, which links the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. This significantly reduces travel time between the cities of Tacloban and Borongan. As of May this year, the DPWH-Eastern Visayas (DPWH-8) reported that P1.7 billion of
MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas, also known as the PDP-Laban, recognizes the Senate presidency of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, the party’s ex-president Sen. Robin Padilla said on Thursday. Gatchalian was elected as Senate president on Wednesday with the vote of 13 members of the chamber. “The party has accepted the proclamation of Senator
MANILA, Philippines —A coalition of doctors and lawyers on Thursday urged the Office of the Ombudsman to review its resolution that cleared top government officials over the controversial transfer of P60 billion from the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reserve funds to the national treasury. The motion for reconsideration challenges the Ombudsman’s June 2,
COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics operatives serving a search warrant arrested a suspect for possession of alleged shabu and a loose high-powered firearm in Kabacan, Cotabato on Wednesday. Charlene Magdurulang, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-12) regional director, said the operation conducted in Sitio Lumayong, Barangay Kayaga led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man known by
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the deaths of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team has been filed by several ranking officials of the House of Representatives. In a statement on Thursday, Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V and Jefferson Khonghun, along with Deputy Majority Leader Ernest
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday accused Sen. Panfilo Lacson of being “divisive” and engaging in “intellectual dishonesty” after the latter claimed that the Senate spent P700 million during Cayetano’s 28-day stint as Senate president with only “chaos” as the outcome. “I said, where could that figure have come from?
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said possible violations of Republic Act No. 11053, or the Anti-Hazing Act, are being considered in connection with the drowning of two Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes. In an interview with reporters at Camp Crame on Thursday, Nartatez said the Philippine National
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team on her impeachment trial on Thursday disputed claims that they were not ready during the first day of the pre-trial conference. In an interview with Senate reporters on the sidelines of the closed-door conference, defense spokesperson Michael Poa questioned where such information came from. “To be
MANILA, Philippines — The completion of the 67.93-kilometer Doña Remedios Trinidad-Dingalan Bypass Road finally resolved the chronic hurdles that students and teachers have to face to reach so-called Last Mile Schools in Bulacan, according to a statement issued by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday. The bypass road, which was built by the Department
MANILA, Philippines — Spokespersons of the prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial have confirmed the heated discussions between the prosecutors and the defense panel, but noted that the pre-trial conference was still a success as both parties were able to move forward. In a press briefing on Thursday, Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Co
MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball head coach Thomas “Tab” Baldwin and the team’s other coaches may face indirect contempt cases if they fail to appear again before the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG). Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla made this warning in an interview with
QUEZON, Bukidnon – The highly-destructive red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) has infected about 30 hectares of sugarcane plantations in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, with planters warning of a possible widespread devastation if immediate measures are not properly taken. In Negros and Panay Islands, at least 1,788 hectares of sugarcane farms had been infested by RSSI (Pulvinaria tenuivalvata)
MANILA, Philippines — The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte will resume on Monday, June 22, after the parties completed the marking of evidence for only one article of impeachment, leaving three more to be tackled before the trial proper can begin. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson for Duterte’s defense team gave
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) commended the National Bureau of Investigation in Mimaropa for its successful operation against the illegal sale of chainsaws in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. DENR said it was a critical step in protecting the region’s forests and strengthening the country’s climate resilience. “We thank the NBI
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Davao City Rep. Paulo “Pulong” Duterte “may have been high” on drugs when a purported source had told him that the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered Sen. Bong Go arrested. “We’re always prepared. But, those kinds of pronouncements are dangerous,” Remulla told reporters in
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Members of the Pag-IBIG Fund in Antique can now avail of an emergency cash loan, designed especially to cushion the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Antique branch manager Donald Alton Cahilo said on Wednesday the Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE) loan offers up to a maximum
MANILA, Philippines — Nine out of 10 young Filipinos navigate online spaces, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief said in a digital literacy event in Makati on Thursday. According to DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, “80 percent of the digital platform traffic right now is still through Facebook or through the whole Meta
MANILA, Philippines — Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito co-sponsored Senate Resolution No. 447 urging the national government to ensure immediate and long-term government support for areas affected by a recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake, particularly in Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental, and Davao del Sur. “These lives are not mere numbers. These are lives and futures
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) report into the fatal drownings of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili will be turned over to the Department of Justice (DOJ) next Tuesday. In an interview with reporters at Camp Crame on Thursday, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla
SARRAT, Ilocos Norte — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Thursday distributed farm machinery and equipment (FMEs), including farm inputs worth P7.4 million, to 14 agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) and 12 farmers’ associations in Ilocos Norte. During the ceremonial turnover at Barangay 23 San Roque’s covered court, DAR Ilocos Norte chief agrarian reform program
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city government is rezoning a portion of the Pasonanca Protected Area to pave the way for the construction of a water impounding dam. The project is meant to help ease the recurring water problem in the area during prolonged dry spells. Gerry Pollisco, chief of the Office of the City Environment and
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao has climbed to 78 on Thursday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Based on NDRRMC’s data as of 6 a.m. on June 18, of the fatalities, 57 were 57 were recorded in Region
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday clapped back against colleagues slamming him for constantly broadcasting on Facebook rather than facing them and the media at the Senate in person. During another Facebook live broadcast, Cayetano questioned why several senators — particularly Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Erwin Tulfo and Raffy Tulfo — were
MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday refuted claims by Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte that an arrest warrant has already been released by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Bong Go. To recall, it was Trillanes who first revealed the ICC arrest warrants against former President Rodrigo Duterte, as well
KITAOTAO, Bukidnon — A resort in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, has temporarily suspended its amusement and adventure operations to conduct a comprehensive safety review following a zipline accident that injured a 25-year-old Indian tourist on June 14. In a statement on Thursday, the Greek Hills Resort said that it will resume operations on Friday for its resort
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has approved the applications of five state universities and colleges (SUCs) to operate a Doctor of Medicine program for the incoming school year as part of efforts to address the shortage of health-care professionals in the country. “The Philippines has long struggled with a severe shortage
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Thursday announced the creation of a labor attorney’s office (LAO) that will provide free legal assistance to workers. The department cited the emerging concerns of those who are part of the gig economy and digital labor platforms. Under Department Order No. 258-26 issued by Dole, the
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is seeking adoptive families for nine retired Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) that have served for years in anti-illegal drug operations across the country. READ: PDEA’s 13 retired hero dogs get new home in their family-adopters The retired K9s include five Belgian Malinois, three Jack Russell Terriers, and
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – An alleged notorious drug pusher was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) along Calle Imbornal, Barangay Sta. Catalina, in Zamboanga City on Tuesday night. The PDEA Zamboanga City Office led other law enforcement units during the operation launched at around 8:10 p.m.
ILOILO CITY — Consumers of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) will see an increase in their electricity bills this June, driven by skyrocketing generation costs and a crippled power supply in the Visayas grid. The distribution utility announced an overall rate hike of P2.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). For residential consumers, the rate will climb to P13.91/kWh
LUCENA CITY, Quezon– Despite rainy weather conditions, four localities in Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal recorded high heat index levels on Thursday. In a public advisory posted on Facebook, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) of Atimonan, Quezon, reported a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius at 11:59 a.m., based on data from the
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The joint venture involving this city’s water facility for bulk water supply is in hot water yet again after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the arrangement for drastically inflating bulk water prices, to the disadvantage of consumers here. In its Special Audit Office Report No. 2026-02, state auditors revealed that
MANILA, Philippines — While concerns over the harmful effects of social media on children grow, a child protection specialist on Thursday cautioned against the total ban of online platforms among the youth, noting that many teenagers also find support and a sense of belonging in digital spaces. According to Stairway Foundation’s Child Protection Specialist Ysrael
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian called on the government on Thursday to ensure that the effects of the agreement signed between the US and Iran would “swiftly” be felt in the country, particularly in lowering petroleum product prices. Gatchalian issued his call after the US and Iran earlier signed a memorandum of
MANILA, Philippines — The delay in the ratification of a bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) was due to technicalities, not opposition to the so-called “anti-epal” provisions, Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario said in a statement on Thursday. Almario heads the House committee on social services, which was responsible for discussing
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — Armed robbers carted away about P1.7 million in cash after attacking three employees of a rural bank along a highway in Barangay Damilag here on Wednesday morning, police said. Col. Oliver Sotto Navales, Bukidnon police director, said the employees of South Bank’s Libona branch were transporting the bank’s cash collections for
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Calamba City Mayor Roseller Rizal in Laguna province has ordered barangay officials to conduct dredging, desilting, and clearing operations in creeks and other waterways as the rainy season begins. In a memorandum written in Filipino and posted on his official Facebook page, Rizal directed all barangay captains to immediately carry out
MANILA, Philippines — Amid rumors of heated discussions between the prosecution and defense panel during the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, defense team member Michael Poa said such things were normal. In an ambush interview on Thursday, during a break in the pre-trial conference held at the Senate, Poa denied claims that
MANILA, Philippines – A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said that the declaration placing Southern Tagalog (also known as Calabarzon) under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS) is a clear sign that the people in the region have rejected the ideals of the communist insurgents. “Peace works.
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday reported that infrastructure damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Maasim, Sarangani on June 8 has climbed to P1.29 billion. OCD information officer Diego Mariano, in a message to reporters, said that the number of damaged infrastructures now totaled 774. He did not provide
MANILA, Philippines — Four out of five Filipinos either do not believe senator-judges will base their decision in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on evidence and the law, or simply do not know how they will decide, survey results from Octa Research showed. Based on the results of a survey conducted by
MANILA, Philippines— Whether or not Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero would serve as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte remains up in the air, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said. “I don’t want to preempt the presiding officer discussion. That will still be discussed by the senators,” Gatchalian said in press briefing in
MANILA, Philippines — Despite “intensifying global competition,” five universities from the Philippines still made it into the latest QS World University Rankings, but saw themselves drop from their previous standing. The latest edition listed the higher educational institutions in the Philippines between 401-1400 out of more than 1,500 universities across 106 countries and territories, with
MANILA, Philippines – The special session heated up when Sens. Pia Cayetano and Risa Hontiveros engaged in an intense debate on the amendments to the Anti-Hospital Detention Law. In the afternoon portion of the plenary on Wednesday, Cayetano, who wrote the original law, questioned the amendments put forward by Hontiveros. Under Hontiveros’ provisions, indigent patients
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. flagged a reported increase in cases involving individuals allegedly impersonating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials. In a statement on Thursday, Nartatez said he had ordered the agency to launch a thorough investigation into the purported scheme. “The DPWH has
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MANILA, Philippines – The Senate will not request the lifting of detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s court-imposed preventive suspension, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday. The Sandiganbayan recently ordered a 90-day preventive suspension against Estrada, who faces graft and plunder charges in relation to the flood control scandal. “We cannot file to Sandigan kasi (because)
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MANILA, Philippines— Senateflix is over. So said Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian as he called on colleagues to buckle down to work and start the preparations for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “Senateflix is over. It’s back to work,” Gatchalian said in Filipino in a press conference on Thursday. “So in the next
Highway robbers divest bankers P1.6-million in Bukidnon attack Philstar.com
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball player Kieffer Alas on Thursday showed up at the headquarters of the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) which is probing into the death of his teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Baterbonia and Adili drowned during a training activity in a beach resort
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday that under his leadership, the chamber will no longer pursue an independent investigation into the gunfire incident last May 13. Instead, the Senate will leave the probe to other authorities. “Mas magandang iwan na lang sa DOJ (Department of Justice) ang investigation. (It is better to
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