A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the municipality of Sanchez-Mira in Cagayan province at 5:27 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2025, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake was tectonic in origin and had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, which typically increases the potential for surface shaking. Phivolcs reported the … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman has fined outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia ₱30,000 after finding her guilty of indirect contempt for defying a preventive suspension order issued in April 2025. In an order dated June 10, 2025, the Ombudsman stated that Garcia “willfully and openly refused” to step down from her post despite the suspension … Read more
Former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque has dismissed reports claiming that his asylum application in the Netherlands has been denied. In a public clarification, Roque presented what he identified as his temporary National Identity Card issued by Dutch authorities, stressing that this document is proof of his legal stay in the country. “This card serves … Read more
The Philippine Palace has raised concerns over a statement made by Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in a petition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking Duterte’s interim release. During a press briefing on Friday, June 13, Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro cited a passage in the petition … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its afternoon weather advisory for June 13, 2025, warning of widespread heavy rainfall due to the prevailing Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao and Eastern Visayas. According to PAGASA, rainfall amounts ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters are expected from today until tomorrow afternoon … Read more
The Philippine Embassy in Baghdad has issued a strong travel advisory urging all Filipinos to avoid unnecessary travel to Iraq due to the “prevailing security situation in the region.” The warning was released on Thursday, June 12, as tensions continue to mount between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about the potential for widespread violence across … Read more
In a significant development in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked the tribunal’s Pre-Trial Chamber 1 to reject the jurisdictional challenge mounted by Duterte’s legal team. In a 35-page filing dated June 10, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye argued that … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday cast doubt on the results of the recent midterm elections, suggesting that several senatorial candidates from her slate were wrongfully denied victory. Speaking during the Philippine Independence Day celebration, Duterte named Jayvee Villanueva Hinlo, Jr., Jimmy Bondoc, and Richard Mata as the supposed rightful winners of Senate seats.“Tapos na … Read more
As more than 20 million Filipino students gear up for the opening of classes on June 16, debates surrounding the use of electronic gadgets in schools have resurfaced, with many institutions still implementing strict “no gadget” policies. The issue has prompted clarifications from the Department of Education (DepEd), especially amid the growing reliance on technology … Read more
June 12, 2025 — A major air tragedy struck Thursday morning when an Air India aircraft carrying over 200 people crashed near Ahmedabad Airport in western India during takeoff. The flight, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, went down in a civilian area close to the runway, officials from Air India and local police confirmed. The … Read more