The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) continues to maintain its strength as it moves across Agusan del Norte early Friday morning, February 6, 2026. Authorities continue to warn residents in affected areas to remain alert as the storm brings strong winds, heavy rains, and … Read more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the cyberlibel complaints filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros against several public personalities, including lawyer Ferdinand Topacio and social media commentators Byron “Banat By” Cristobal, Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz, Krizette “Kiffy” Chu, Jay Sonza, and Alex “Tio Moreno” Destor. In a resolution dated December 22, 2025, a panel of … Read more
Social media personality and food entrepreneur Diwata Pares recently found herself at the center of controversy after being arrested over alleged business non-compliance issues. The arrest, which reportedly happened around 6:00 p.m., led to the entrepreneur spending the entire night in detention, drawing widespread attention from supporters and followers online. According to initial reports, the … Read more
Domestic workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are set to receive a monthly salary increase of P800 beginning February 7, 2026, following the implementation of a new wage order issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-NCR (RTWPB-NCR). Under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, released on January 15, 2026, states that the minimum monthly … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to extend the suspension of Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga for another 60 days without pay and allowances, following the recommendation of its Committee on Ethics and Privileges. During the plenary session, lawmakers approved the committee’s findings and recommendations with 238 members voting in favor and 10 … Read more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed three excise tax cases filed against contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya and other respondents, citing a lack of legal basis to hold them liable for the payment of excise taxes on several luxury vehicles. In a statement released on February 3, 2026, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez explained that … Read more
TOBOSO, Negros Occidental — Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco has publicly called on Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to personally visit his town and inspect a flood control project that collapsed following heavy rains on January 31, 2026. In a Facebook post that quickly gained attention, Jaojoco directly appealed to the … Read more
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered that the appeal filed by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte challenging his continued detention will be resolved solely through written submissions, without holding oral hearings. In an order dated January 29, 2026, and released publicly on Monday, the five-judge panel instructed Duterte’s defense team … Read more
House leaders on Monday said the filing of two new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte complies with the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld an earlier decision declaring the 2025 impeachment case against her unconstitutional. House justice panel chairperson Rep. Gerville Luistro of Batangas, along with vice chairpersons Rep. Belle Zamora of … Read more
Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste has formally requested the House leadership for permission to travel abroad, citing an alleged request from “high-level representatives of the administration” as the reason for his planned trips. Leviste claimed that the request was communicated through his mother, Senator Loren Legarda, and was related to ongoing investigations into possible … Read more