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MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units and schools across the country have announced class suspensions for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, due to the continued rise of flu-like illnesses, the effects of recent earthquakes, and the implementation of precautionary health measures. Authorities in multiple provinces have opted to either suspend face-to-face classes or shift to … Read more
Jinkee and Manny Pacquiao are set to embrace a new and exciting chapter in their lives — becoming grandparents for the first time. On Tuesday, Jinkee Pacquiao shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, reminiscing about her early days of motherhood as she celebrated the upcoming arrival of her first grandchild. Accompanying her post was a … Read more
THE HAGUE — International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have officially disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing a potential conflict of interest, according to a confidential court document obtained by Reuters. The disqualification marks another major setback for Khan, who has been on leave … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued its latest afternoon weather forecast on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, reporting that two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) are being closely monitored—one inside and another outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of 2:00 PM, the first Low Pressure Area (LPA 10e) was located outside … Read more
Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay has broken his silence following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him vaping during a House session on Friday, October 10. The congressman firmly denied the accusation, saying the object he was seen holding was not an electronic cigarette but a breathing exercise device used for … Read more
A viral video showing Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay casually vaping during a House of Representatives session has drawn public attention and criticism online. The incident, captured during discussions about Vice President Sara Duterte’s budget, sparked debate over whether vaping is allowed inside the plenary hall. In the now widely circulated video, Congressman … Read more
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Cabangan, Zambales, on Saturday evening, October 11, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its official advisory, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 5:32 p.m., with its epicenter located 19 kilometers northeast of Cabangan, Zambales. The tremor originated at a … Read more
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Friday that he will soon issue a new memorandum granting public access to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials — including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Remulla made the statement during his first press conference as Ombudsman, saying the … Read more
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday evening, October 10, 2025, marking the second major tremor to hit the region within a single day. The quake, recorded at 7:12 p.m., followed a stronger magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rattled Mindanao earlier in the morning. According to the Philippine Institute … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied the request for interim release filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that his continued detention remains necessary under the Rome Statute—the treaty establishing the court’s authority over crimes against humanity. In a decision dated October 10, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I concluded that Duterte still poses … Read more