The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that at least one tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this March, raising early awareness across vulnerable regions in the country. According to the state weather bureau’s latest update aired on “Unang Balita” on Monday, the potential storm could initially … Read more
Three lawyers on Monday asked the Supreme Court of the Philippines to compel the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to release the original draft of its report on alleged irregularities in flood control projects, arguing that the document is no longer confidential and should be disclosed in full to the public. Lawyer Eldrige Marvin Aceron filed … Read more
A shocking video of a Filipina woman went viral after it captured a terrifying moment in Dubai. The woman, live-streaming from her apartment, unknowingly recorded the exact instant when an Iranian missile struck her building. The footage quickly circulated online, drawing global attention to the dangers faced by civilians in conflict zones far from their … Read more
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued updated travel and safety alerts for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, following a statement relayed by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) during a Palace press briefing today. According to the DFA, the following alert levels are now in effect: the United Arab … Read more
On Monday, the House Committee on Justice declared that the third and fourth impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte were sufficient in form, meeting the procedural requirements set by the Supreme Court. The ruling ensures that the complaints comply with the one-year bar rule, which allows only one impeachment proceeding per official annually, … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has clarified that no alert levels have been raised in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar despite ongoing tensions in parts of the Middle East. The statement came after the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) earlier said it had received information suggesting that alert levels in these … Read more
Amid swirling allegations involving an alleged “maleta” (suitcase) and “paper bag,” Leila De Lima has taken to social media to directly address the controversy. The ML party-list representative publicly showed what was inside her suitcase in an effort to clarify the issue and firmly deny accusations that she received a bag filled with money. In … Read more
The impeachment process is a constitutional mechanism — not a popularity battle online. This was the firm message delivered by House Justice Committee Chairman Gerville Luistro at the opening of the panel’s hearings on the impeachment complaints filed against Sara Duterte. Luistro emphasized that the proceedings must remain grounded in facts, evidence, and the rule … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team asserted before the International Criminal Court (ICC) that prosecutors have failed to present substantial evidence linking him directly to alleged crimes committed during his administration’s controversial anti-drug campaign. On the third day of confirmation of charges hearings before the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I, defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman argued … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that easterlies continue to affect much of the country on February 26, 2026, bringing warm and humid conditions along with scattered rainshowers in several areas. Weather Situation Easterlies, or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, are influencing the eastern sections of the Philippines. These … Read more