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Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has intensified his anti-corruption campaign, lodging a plunder and graft complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go over the alleged anomalous funneling of nearly P7 billion worth of government infrastructure projects to firms owned by the senator’s family. Filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on … Read more
The grim search for missing cockfighting aficionados, or sabungeros, has taken a disturbing turn with the retrieval of hundreds of human bones from Taal Lake, according to Justice spokesperson Polo Martinez. The ongoing operation, sparked by a whistleblower’s shocking claims, has brought to light a potential mass atrocity that is now the subject of intense … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its 3:00 PM weather forecast for October 21, 2025, highlighting the persistence of the Easterlies and the impact of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) on various parts of the country. A notable weather feature is a Low Pressure Area (LPA) detected outside … Read more
The Philippines is currently facing a growing wave of health risks as relentless heavy rains and widespread flooding fuel a nationwide spike in influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue. These diseases are now expected to worsen with the looming onset of La Niña later this year, according to a major health maintenance organization (HMO). Drawing from internal … Read more
The Office of the City Prosecutor of Mandaluyong has dismissed the extortion complaint filed by businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang against whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and former employee Alan Bantiles, citing lack of factual details and insufficient proof to warrant prosecution. In a 19-page resolution dated September 30, the city prosecutor junked Ang’s complaints for robbery … Read more
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental on Monday evening, October 20, 2025, at 7:35 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor’s epicenter was located at 06.98°N, 127.45°E, or about 103 kilometers south 75° east of Manay, Davao Oriental, with a depth of 10 kilometers. PHIVOLCS identified the … Read more
Former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson is once again at the center of a political storm, facing a slew of plunder and graft complaints filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday. The charges, lodged by the group Warriors Ti Narvacan, Inc., allege irregularities during Singson’s tenure, but the former mayor has … Read more
In a renewed call for honesty and openness in public service, progressive lawmakers from the Akbayan and Makabayan blocs have voluntarily released their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). The move, they said, is part of their continuing commitment to transparency and accountability in government. On September 1, the Akbayan Reform Bloc publicly … Read more
Several local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines have announced class suspensions for Monday, October 20, 2025, as Typhoon RamilPH continues to bring heavy rains and strong winds to parts of Luzon and the Visayas. The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and teaching personnel amid the ongoing inclement weather conditions. In Cavite, … Read more
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm “RAMIL” (international name: FENGSHEN) has successfully traversed the Luzon landmass and is now situated over the West Philippine Sea, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, October 19, 2025. The shift in location marks a significant turning point in … Read more