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Malacañang has officially declared June 6 and June 12, 2025, as regular holidays throughout the Philippines. This announcement was made to give way to two significant national observances: Eidul Adha and Independence Day, respectively. On June 6, Friday, Filipinos will commemorate Eidul al-Adha, one of the most important Islamic holidays. Also known as the Feast … Read more
Two judges overseeing the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have firmly rejected calls for their disqualification, labeling the request as “groundless.” In a three-page response dated May 22, Judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera asserted their commitment to impartiality … Read more
Red Sternberg, the actor who charmed 90s audiences as “Kiko” in the beloved teen series T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Sabado), has passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed by his wife, Sandy Sternberg, in a heartfelt Facebook post on Friday, May 27, 2025. According to Sandy, Red died suddenly in the … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the onset of the southwest monsoon, locally known as the Habagat season, in the country. In an advisory released Friday, May 30, 2025, the weather bureau said that the declaration follows the consistent presence of low-level southwesterly winds and a frontal system affecting … Read more
Actor-turned-politician Javi Benitez, former mayor of Victorias City and ex-boyfriend of actress Sue Ramirez, recently tagged controversial online personality Xian Gaza in a social media post. This move drew public attention shortly before Gaza deactivated his Facebook account. The deactivation came amid intense backlash over Gaza’s exposé involving Javi’s father, former Bacolod City Mayor Albee … Read more
In a significant move that revives a legacy in Philippine broadcasting, DWPM Radyo 630 has officially been rebranded as DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC). The rebranding takes effect on May 29 at 8:00 p.m., bringing back a name long associated with public … Read more
The camp of Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has broken its silence amid a complaint filed against him by his estranged wife, Dominique Lopez-Benitez, under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262). In a statement issued by Atty. Peter Sanchez, legal counsel for the mayor, described the accusations as “baseless … Read more
A controversy involving Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez has erupted after a complaint-affidavit allegedly filed by his wife, Dominique “Nikki” Benitez, surfaced online, accusing the local chief executive of violating the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262). The document, which began circulating on social media this week, reportedly includes allegations of marital … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has officially named Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Malacañang announced on Thursday, May 29. Torre, a seasoned police officer with a long history of leadership in high-profile law enforcement roles, takes over the reins of the 230,000-strong national police … Read more
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the government of Timor-Leste released an official statement regarding the arrest of former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who had been living in the country for more than two years. The statement marked a critical stance on Teves’ continued presence, which Timor-Leste said had strained relations … Read more