BOC Eyes Public Auction of 31 Discaya-Owned Luxury Vehicles

Discayas

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confirmed on Tuesday that 31 vehicles belonging to contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya are now under government custody as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in importation and tax payments. BOC Deputy Chief of Staff Atty. Chris Noel Bendijo stated that the agency has impounded 29 luxury … Read more

52-Year-Old Contractor Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Bacolod City

Bacolod City Contractor Dies

A shocking case of broad daylight violence rattled Bacolod City on Tuesday morning after a 52-year-old hardware contractor was shot dead along Bonifacio Street, Barangay 12. Authorities identified the victim as Romy Li, owner of Emerald Republic Hardware and a resident of City Heights Subdivision in Barangay Taculing. The fatal shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m., … Read more

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast September 9, 2025

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025, that easterlies continue to affect large parts of the country, bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms over several regions. As of 2:00 PM, no Low Pressure Area (LPA) is being monitored, and no tropical cyclone formation is expected within the … Read more

Maine Mendoza Backs Arjo Atayde Over Flood Control Issue

Maine Arjo

Actress and television host Maine Mendoza has publicly defended her husband, Quezon City 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde, after his name was dragged into the Senate investigation on alleged irregularities in government flood control projects. Contractor Curlee Discaya, one of the resource persons at the hearing, claimed that several lawmakers were among those receiving a … Read more

Vico Sotto Slams Discaya Testimony in Senate Flood Probe

Sotto on Discaya

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has issued a strong rebuttal to the statements made by spouses Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Rowena “Sarah” Discaya during the Senate’s ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. In his remarks, Sotto cast doubt on the couple’s credibility, saying their testimonies were inconsistent and designed to protect … Read more

ICC Suspends Duterte Charges Hearing Over Health Concerns

Duterte ICC Case Update

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has indefinitely postponed the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, pending a decision on whether he is fit to stand trial. In a ruling issued on Monday, September 8, judges from the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I agreed to suspend proceedings after Duterte’s defense team filed a … Read more

Royina Garma to Testify as State Witness Against Duterte in ICC Case

Garma Vs Duterte

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla confirmed that former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and retired Police Colonel Royina Garma has agreed to serve as a state witness against former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Remulla said Garma’s … Read more

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast September 8, 2025

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released its afternoon weather forecast on Monday, September 8, 2025, reporting that easterlies continue to influence weather conditions across Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. As of 3:00 PM today, Severe Tropical Storm Tapah (formerly “Lannie”) was located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), approximately 1,095 … Read more

Breaking: Sotto Replaces Escudero as Senate President

Sotto Replaces Ezcudero as Senate President

Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was formally elected as the new Senate President on Monday, September 8, 2025, succeeding Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero. The leadership change was carried out during a session at the Senate, following a swift vote of support from the majority bloc. Alongside Sotto’s election, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson also took his … Read more

Malacañang Releases 2026 Philippine Holidays

Philippines Holidays 2026

Malacañang has officially released the list of regular and special non-working holidays for the year 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006, giving Filipinos an early guide to plan vacations, family gatherings, and other significant activities. Regular Holidays in 2026 The following dates have been declared as nationwide regular holidays: Special Non-Working Days Meanwhile, the Palace also … Read more