The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in the Cordillera region has recently criticized social media influencer and Vendors Party-list fourth nominee, Deo “Diwata” Balbuena, for his “demeaning gestures” while wearing the traditional attire of one of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) in the area. This incident has sparked a broader conversation about cultural appropriation … Read more
On February 27, 2025, ABS-CBN Corporation announced a significant real estate transaction with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), marking a pivotal moment in the company’s strategic realignment efforts. The Memorandum of Agreement details the sale of 30,000 square meters of ABS-CBN’s property in Quezon City to ALI for ₱6.2 billion. This property, encompassing a total area … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 02 has issued an official statement regarding the collapse of the Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge on the evening of February 27, 2025. According to the DPWH, the bridge collapsed when a dump truck carrying boulders weighing 102 tons attempted to cross. The 990-meter-long bridge was recently completed … Read more
Senate President Francis Escudero has unveiled a proposed timetable for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings set to commence on July 30, 2025. This announcement follows the House of Representatives’ approval of impeachment articles against Duterte on February 5, 2025, marking the first time a Philippine vice president has faced such … Read more
The Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio City has long been a vibrant celebration of the region’s rich culture and natural beauty. However, recent incidents involving political figures have prompted festival organizers to implement a stringent ban on political participation, regardless of election cycles. Anthony de Leon, co-chairman of the Panagbenga Executive Committee and General Manager … Read more
A recent social media post has brought attention to the tangible benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for senior citizens. A netizen shared that their father’s hospital bill was significantly reduced from ₱38,000 to ₱18,000, thanks to PhilHealth coverage. The father, using his PhilHealth benefits for the first time as a senior citizen, … Read more
Today, February 25, 2025, marks the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a pivotal event in Philippine history demonstrating peaceful protest’s power in restoring democracy. From February 22 to 25, 1986, millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Metro Manila to oppose President Ferdinand Marcos’s 20-year authoritarian rule. … Read more
Newly appointed Palace press officer, lawyer Claire Castro, has strongly refuted former President Rodrigo Duterte’s claims that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is heading toward dictatorship. In her first media interview as Palace press officer, Castro called Duterte’s allegations “baseless” and urged the public not to believe in mere speculation without solid proof. “Hindi tayo … Read more
Amid reports regarding Pope Francis’ health, Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston, rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, has urged the public to be cautious and refrain from spreading fake news. According to Fr. Gaston, some individuals have been using the Vatican News logo to spread false information and deceive others. He emphasized the importance … Read more
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a critical warning concerning the increased risk of lahar flows and flooding around Mayon Volcano. This advisory comes in response to persistent heavy rainfall in the Bicol Region, attributed to the shear line, as highlighted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and … Read more