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
Dr. Willie Ong has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the 2025 senatorial elections in the Philippines. On Friday, February 21, 2025, his wife, Dr. Liza Ong, personally submitted his withdrawal papers to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) main office in Manila. A renowned cardiologist and social media health advocate, Dr. Ong announced his decision to … Read more
A 59-year-old housewife from Metro Manila has become an instant multimillionaire after winning the P314.591-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot on January 5, 2025. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed that the lucky bettor claimed her prize at the PCSO central office in Mandaluyong on February 5. According to PCSO, the woman purchased her winning … Read more
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced an expansion of its coverage to include all outpatient emergency services in accredited Level 1, 2, and 3 hospitals. This initiative is part of the Facility-Based Emergency (FBE) benefit under the outpatient emergency care benefit package, aiming to provide comprehensive healthcare access to Filipinos. In its recent … Read more
In a significant legal decision, the Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of Anchelita Sicio, the principal of Taytay Elementary School in Virac, Catanduanes. Sicio was found guilty of malversation and falsification of public documents, resulting in an 11-year prison sentence. The case originated from a ruling by the Virac Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 42, … Read more
A Pasig City court has directed detained televangelist and senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy to explain the unauthorized airing of his pre-recorded video message during a gathering of his followers. The video was played at a prayer service organized by the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) on February 9 and posted on the SMNI News Channel’s … Read more
As of February 19, 2025, Boracay Island’s iconic white-sand beaches are experiencing a significant presence of green algae, locally known as lumot. This seasonal phenomenon typically occurs from February to May, coinciding with the island’s dry season. Netizen Ronny Francisco Saron recently shared photos on social media, highlighting the extent of the algal bloom. Observations … Read more
Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia while undergoing treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Despite his condition, the pontiff remains in good spirits and is grateful for the widespread prayers and support from the faithful. According to a statement from the Holy See, laboratory tests and a chest X-ray … Read more
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Monday that it had revoked the driver’s license of George Royeca, co-founder and chief operating officer of motorcycle ride-hailing company Angkas, following a traffic incident in Cainta, Rizal, on February 2. The decision came after a viral video showed a large group of Angkas riders allegedly blocking an … Read more
A human rights organization has criticized the preferential treatment allegedly afforded to detained senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy, following the broadcast of his pre-recorded campaign message at the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) proclamation rally on February 11. Quiboloy, who faces serious charges including human trafficking and child abuse, was granted court approval to record … Read more