The wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Mylah Roque, has reportedly left the country, according to House quad-committee co-chair, Representative Dan Fernandez. This development follows an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal activities involving Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), during which Mylah Roque was repeatedly summoned to appear but failed to do so. On Friday, … Read more
In a surprising political move, former President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office in Davao City on Monday afternoon to officially file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral post of the city. The announcement marks Duterte’s return to local politics, following his six-year term as President of the Philippines … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed the eruption of Taal Volcano on Wednesday afternoon. In a brief advisory issued later that day, Phivolcs announced, “Ongoing eruption at Taal Volcano. Details to follow.” No immediate specifics were provided regarding the extent of the eruption or its potential impact. Despite the eruption, the agency … Read more
Senator Imee Marcos announced on Saturday, September 28, that she will not be running under the senatorial slate of her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in the upcoming elections. The senator announced a video posted on her official Facebook account. Despite the offer from the President, Senator Marcos explained that her decision was motivated … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has formally announced the administration’s official slate of senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections. The administration’s 12 senatorial bets consist of a mix of incumbents, former senators, and prominent political figures aiming for a spot in the upper house. Leading the pack is Senator Imee Marcos, the President’s sister, … Read more
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who has been under detention, tested negative for tuberculosis (TB) based on the results of her recent sputum test, according to a statement from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The results, which were released on Monday, brought relief to Guo and her legal team, as concerns … Read more
Fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has been arrested, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos revealed in a brief Facebook post on Sunday, September 8. The announcement, which was accompanied by a photo of Quiboloy, stirred public attention, as the controversial religious leader has long been the subject of numerous legal issues both in the Philippines … Read more
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, September 1, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor, which originated from a tectonic source, occurred at around 8:49 AM. Phivolcs reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 237 kilometers southeast of Sarangani in Davao Occidental. The quake … Read more
Early this morning, a contingent of 2,000 police officers accompanied the serving of an arrest warrant against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Compound in Buhangin, Davao City. The operation, which commenced at 5:00 AM, quickly escalated into a tense standoff between the police and members of Quiboloy’s church, who staunchly … Read more
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. confirmed the detention of Shiela Guo, the sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and Cassandra Ong, an authorized representative of a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. The two were apprehended in … Read more