Virgilio Garcillano, Key Figure in ‘Hello Garci’ Scandal, Dies at 87

Hello Garci Controversy

Virgilio Garcillano, former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and a central figure in the controversial “Hello Garci” scandal during the 2004 elections, passed away on Saturday, March 29. He was 87. Comelec Region 10 director Renato Magbutay confirmed Garcillano’s death, stating that he collapsed in the comfort room of their farmhouse in Barangay … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast for March 31, 2025

Pagasa Weather Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released its weather forecast for March 31, 2025, indicating that easterlies will continue to affect most parts of the country. Weather Conditions Palawan will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure area (LPA) affecting the region. Pagasa warns that these conditions … Read more

WalangPasok: Malacañang Declares 5 Holidays in April 2025

Holidays On April

Mark your calendars and prepare your leave requests, as Malacañang has declared five holidays this coming April 2025. On March 20, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that April 1 will be a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l-Fitr, the Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan. Additionally, Proclamation No. 727 declares April 9 … Read more

Sugar Mercado Confirms 7-Year Relationship with Willie Revillame

Willie Revillame Sugar Mercado

Former SexBomb dancer Sugar Mercado recently revealed that she had a 7-year relationship with popular TV host Willie Revillame. Mercado made this surprising confession during an interview with well-known talent manager and content creator Ogie Diaz. In the interview, Sugar admitted that although she and Revillame were in a relationship, she wasn’t entirely sure if … Read more

Honeylet and Kitty Visit Duterte in The Hague on His 80th Birthday

Honeylet Kitty Visit Duterte

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte were finally able to visit him inside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte is being held while awaiting trial for charges of crimes against humanity of murder linked to his administration’s controversial war on drugs. Vice … Read more

Malacañang Wishes Duterte Health and Fortune on His Birthday

Palace on Duterte Birthday

Malacañang extended warm birthday wishes to former President Rodrigo Duterte on his special day, expressing hopes for his continued good health and success. Duterte, who served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, celebrated his birthday quietly with family and close friends in his hometown of Davao City. In an official … Read more

Malacañang Challenges Mayor Magalong on 2025 Budget Misuse

Castro Calls Out Mayor Magalong

Malacañang on Thursday challenged Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to present evidence supporting his claim that the 2025 national budget is being used as an “election fund.” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro asked if Magalong would be willing to testify for the petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC), which questions the constitutionality … Read more

Honeylet Avanceña and Kitty Duterte Denied Visit to Duterte at ICC Prison

Honeylet Kitty Duterte ICC on Prison

On the eve of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday, his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña and their daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte were denied entry into the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) facility, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. Avanceña and Kitty arrived at the … Read more