Imee Marcos Seeks Report on Paolo Tantoco’s Death, Questions First Lady’s Involvement

Paolo Tantoco Death

Senator Imee Marcos has called on Malacañang to submit a comprehensive report on the sudden death of Filipino businessman Paolo Tantoco, amid speculation linking First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and other government officials to the incident. Tantoco reportedly passed away while in Los Angeles, California, with circulating claims suggesting that his death was caused by the … Read more

Pagasa Forecast: Rain from Southwest Monsoon on July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025 Weather Forecast

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Monday, July 14, that the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, continues to bring rain to several parts of the Philippines. In its 4 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA identified Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, and Palawan … Read more

Cielo Magno Reveals Robin Padilla’s Alleged Pork Barrel Scheme

Cielo Magno Robin Padilla Pork Barrel

Former Finance Undersecretary and current UP economics professor Cielo Magno has publicly accused Senator Robin Padilla of engaging in illegal pork barrel practices. In a resurfaced campaign video from the 2025 midterm elections, Magno highlighted statements made by Padilla that she says demonstrate unconstitutional use of government funds. In the video, Padilla proudly announced that … Read more

Nicholas Kaufman Slams Palace Official Claire Castro for Meddling in ICC Case

Nicholas Kaufman Vs Claire Castro

International criminal defense lawyer Atty. Nicholas Kaufman has urged Malacañang Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro to refrain from interfering with his work as legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Kaufman responded to Castro’s critical … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast: Rain and Overcast Skies in PH – July 14, 2025

Habagat

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecast overcast skies and scattered rain showers for much of the country on Monday, July 14, 2025, due to the continued influence of the southwest monsoon, locally referred to as habagat. According to Pagasa’s morning bulletin, the southwest monsoon is currently affecting the western sections … Read more

Ivana Alawi Rumored to Have U.S.-Born Child with Dan Fernandez

Dan Fernandez Ivana Alawi Has a Child

One of the hottest topics in the July 12 episode of Showbiz Now Na, hosted by veteran entertainment columnist Cristy Fermin with Romel Chika and Wendell Alvarez, involved a circulating rumor that Kapamilya actress and social media star Ivana Alawi allegedly gave birth to a child in the United States. The story, previously discussed on … Read more

House Arrest for Duterte Unlikely Due to ICC Withdrawal

Cayetano Duterte House Arrest

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s chances of securing house arrest while awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are slim due to the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2018, a lawmaker said on Friday. Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon stated in response to a Senate resolution authored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. … Read more

Ombudsman Files Graft Charges vs. Ex-DepEd Chief Briones

Graft Case VS Briones

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of graft charges against former Education Secretary Leonor Briones and over a dozen other officials in connection with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) controversial P2.4-billion procurement of overpriced laptops for public school teachers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 106-page resolution dated July … Read more

Abuse Complaint vs. Rep. Albee Benitez Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence

Albee Benitez Controversy

The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the criminal complaint filed by Dominique “Nikki” Lopez, estranged wife of Rep. Albee Benitez, over allegations of emotional and psychological abuse. In a resolution dated June 23, prosecutors concluded there was insufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. “All told, complainant failed to present sufficient evidence … Read more