Malacañang Announces Rice Price Drop to P45 by End of March

Rice Price Drop

Malacañang announced on Wednesday that the price of rice in the Philippines is expected to decrease to P45 per kilogram by the end of March. This development comes after a recent meeting between Palace officials and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, where discussions centered on the anticipated reduction in the prices of both rice and … Read more

Two Pilots of Missing PAF FA-50 Fighter Jet Found

PAF FA-50 Fighter Jet

Tragedy has struck the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) confirmed the deaths of two pilots aboard a missing FA-50 fighter jet. The aircraft, which disappeared during a routine Tactical Night Operations, was located in the rugged terrain of Mount Kalatungan in Bukidnon. This somber announcement has cast a pall over … Read more

Senator Risa Hontiveros Seeks Answers on Harry Roque’s Whereabouts

Harry Roque

During the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearing on Tuesday, March 4, Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned the whereabouts of former presidential spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque, who has been evading authorities for several months. Roque was cited in contempt by the House of Representatives for failing to submit crucial documents related to an investigation … Read more

Bago City Hospital Faces Scrutiny Again After Another Patient’s Death

Bago City Hospital

Bago City Hospital in Negros Occidental is under renewed scrutiny following the death of Cyrene Tolosa Gersala on February 26, 2025. Her passing comes just days after a similar case on February 18, when a newborn reportedly died due to alleged medical negligence. Incident Details According to her brother, Kerr Tipawan Tolosa, Gersala, a married … Read more

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Davao del Sur

Earthquake in Davao

March 4, 2025 – 09:42 AM – A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao on Tuesday morning, with its epicenter located 2 km south-southwest of Matanao, Davao del Sur (06.69°N, 125.20°E). The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was strong enough to be felt across several provinces in the region. Reported … Read more

NCIP Calls Out Influencer ‘Diwata’ for Disrespecting Cordilleran Attire

Diwata Slams For Wearing Igorot Attire

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

ABS-CBN to Divest Part of Its Quezon City Property to Ayala Land

ABS-CBN

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

DPWH Issues Statement on Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge Collapse

Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge

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

Look: Senate President Escudero Sets Date for VP Duterte’s Trial

Sara Duterte Impeachment

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