The Office of the City Prosecutor of Mandaluyong has dismissed the extortion complaint filed by businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang against whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and former employee Alan Bantiles, citing lack of factual details and insufficient proof to warrant prosecution. In a 19-page resolution dated September 30, the city prosecutor junked Ang’s complaints for robbery … Read more
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental on Monday evening, October 20, 2025, at 7:35 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor’s epicenter was located at 06.98°N, 127.45°E, or about 103 kilometers south 75° east of Manay, Davao Oriental, with a depth of 10 kilometers. PHIVOLCS identified the … Read more
Former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson is once again at the center of a political storm, facing a slew of plunder and graft complaints filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday. The charges, lodged by the group Warriors Ti Narvacan, Inc., allege irregularities during Singson’s tenure, but the former mayor has … Read more
In a renewed call for honesty and openness in public service, progressive lawmakers from the Akbayan and Makabayan blocs have voluntarily released their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). The move, they said, is part of their continuing commitment to transparency and accountability in government. On September 1, the Akbayan Reform Bloc publicly … Read more
THE HAGUE — International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have officially disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing a potential conflict of interest, according to a confidential court document obtained by Reuters. The disqualification marks another major setback for Khan, who has been on leave … Read more
Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay has broken his silence following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him vaping during a House session on Friday, October 10. The congressman firmly denied the accusation, saying the object he was seen holding was not an electronic cigarette but a breathing exercise device used for … Read more
A viral video showing Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay casually vaping during a House of Representatives session has drawn public attention and criticism online. The incident, captured during discussions about Vice President Sara Duterte’s budget, sparked debate over whether vaping is allowed inside the plenary hall. In the now widely circulated video, Congressman … Read more
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Cabangan, Zambales, on Saturday evening, October 11, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its official advisory, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 5:32 p.m., with its epicenter located 19 kilometers northeast of Cabangan, Zambales. The tremor originated at a … Read more
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Friday that he will soon issue a new memorandum granting public access to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials — including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Remulla made the statement during his first press conference as Ombudsman, saying the … Read more
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday evening, October 10, 2025, marking the second major tremor to hit the region within a single day. The quake, recorded at 7:12 p.m., followed a stronger magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rattled Mindanao earlier in the morning. According to the Philippine Institute … Read more