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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday released its nationwide weather forecast for January 8, 2026, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of Southern Luzon due to the prevailing Shear Line, while the Northeast Monsoon and Easterlies continue to influence the rest of the country. According to PAGASA’s morning bulletin, the … Read more
The children of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte have renewed their appeal before the Supreme Court (SC), urging the high court to order their father’s return to the Philippines from The Hague, Netherlands, where he has been detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March last year. In memoranda filed in connection with their … Read more
Several devotees of the Black Nazarene expressed disappointment and concern on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after learning that the traditional Pahalik at the Quirino Grandstand would officially begin much later than in previous years. Many devotees said they arrived before dawn, expecting the religious ritual to start early in the morning as it traditionally does. Instead, … Read more
Filipino actress and television host Anne Curtis is mourning the passing of her father, James E. Curtis-Smith, a respected family figure and war veteran, who died peacefully, as confirmed in a touching social media announcement released on Wednesday, January 7. In a joint Instagram post shared by Anne and her sister, actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith, the … Read more
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have disclosed more than 1,300 pieces of evidence to the defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, marking another major development in the crimes against humanity case linked to his controversial anti-drug campaign. In a public notification released by Pre-Trial Chamber I, the Office of the Prosecutor … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its official weather forecast for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, warning of continued rainfall across many areas due to the combined influence of the Shear Line, Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), and Easterlies. Weather Systems in Effect PAGASA reported that the Shear Line is affecting the eastern section … Read more
The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte has been linked by former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson to Duterte’s outspoken criticisms of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), a claim that has sparked renewed political debate and strong rebuttal from Malacañang. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Singson alleged that Duterte became … Read more
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is facing renewed scrutiny after the Commission on Audit (COA) revealed that P647 million worth of scholarship funds under the CHED Merit Scholarship Programs (CMSPs) remained unliquidated as of the end of 2024. According to CHED’s 2024 Annual Audit Report, the unliquidated amount involves disbursements made by CHED Regional … Read more
Families of the missing sabungeros renewed their call for justice on Monday after formally asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its decision to dismiss the complaint against actress Gretchen Barretto, former National Capital Region Police chief Jonnel Estomo, and several other individuals. In a partial motion for reconsideration, the families requested that the … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its official weather forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, warning of widespread rains and possible weather-related hazards across several regions due to the combined effects of the Shear Line, Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), and Easterlies. Areas Under the Influence of the Shear Line The Bicol Region, … Read more