A bridge in Purok 5, Barangay Ilawod, Camalig, Albay, collapsed on Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2025, after an overloaded truck carrying rocks attempted to cross. The incident has sparked renewed discussions on the safety and quality of government infrastructure projects in the region. According to residents, the bridge had long shown signs of deterioration, with … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has extended a new government role to former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III, this time focusing on anti-graft initiatives, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Wednesday. In an interview featured in Mariz Umali’s exclusive report for 24 Oras, Remulla emphasized that Torre’s removal as PNP … Read more
Malacañang on Wednesday confirmed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has offered a new government post to former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, just a day after his sudden relief from the police organization. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro told reporters that while the Palace cannot yet reveal the … Read more
Judy Araneta-Roxas, the mother of former Interior Secretary and presidential candidate Mar Roxas, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 91, her family confirmed. Roxas announced his mother’s passing through a heartfelt social media post. “We are very sad to share that our mother Judy Araneta-Roxas passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by … Read more
Veteran broadcaster Julius Babao has temporarily stepped down as co-anchor of Frontline Pilipinas on TV5, following the growing controversy surrounding his past interview with controversial contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya. On Monday, August 25, 2025, Ed Lingao filled in as Cheryl Cosim’s co-anchor, while on Tuesday, August 26, Lourd de Veyra took over the seat. … Read more
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Tuesday that one of the key reasons behind the removal of Police General Nicolas Torre III as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was his defiance of a directive from the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) concerning the reassignment of senior officers. In a press briefing, … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), replacing Gen. Nicolas Torre III, who was relieved from his post on August 25. The Palace did not disclose the reason behind Torre’s sudden removal, sparking speculation within political and police circles. However, … Read more
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched an investigation into at least 40 luxury vehicles allegedly owned by the family of former Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno confirmed that the agency will thoroughly review the records of the vehicles, focusing particularly on the identities of their consignees. The move aims … Read more
A Facebook page recently sparked online discussions after posting claims regarding veteran journalist Karen Davila’s alleged refusal to accept payment from the Discaya family in exchange for featuring them on her YouTube channel. The page, Assortedge, shared a post stating, “Journalism is not for sale,” in reference to the issue. The debate comes in the … Read more
One lucky bettor is starting a new chapter as a multimillionaire after bagging the staggering ₱386,153,104.80 jackpot prize in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday, August 22. According to PCSO, the lone bettor correctly guessed the winning six-digit combination 1-34-44-27-57-16, making them the sole winner of the … Read more