Virgilio Garcillano, Key Figure in ‘Hello Garci’ Scandal, Dies at 87

Hello Garci Controversy

Virgilio Garcillano, former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and a central figure in the controversial “Hello Garci” scandal during the 2004 elections, passed away on Saturday, March 29. He was 87. Comelec Region 10 director Renato Magbutay confirmed Garcillano’s death, stating that he collapsed in the comfort room of their farmhouse in Barangay … Read more

Honeylet and Kitty Visit Duterte in The Hague on His 80th Birthday

Honeylet Kitty Visit Duterte

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte were finally able to visit him inside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte is being held while awaiting trial for charges of crimes against humanity of murder linked to his administration’s controversial war on drugs. Vice … Read more

Malacañang Wishes Duterte Health and Fortune on His Birthday

Palace on Duterte Birthday

Malacañang extended warm birthday wishes to former President Rodrigo Duterte on his special day, expressing hopes for his continued good health and success. Duterte, who served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, celebrated his birthday quietly with family and close friends in his hometown of Davao City. In an official … Read more

Malacañang Challenges Mayor Magalong on 2025 Budget Misuse

Castro Calls Out Mayor Magalong

Malacañang on Thursday challenged Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to present evidence supporting his claim that the 2025 national budget is being used as an “election fund.” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro asked if Magalong would be willing to testify for the petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC), which questions the constitutionality … Read more

Honeylet Avanceña and Kitty Duterte Denied Visit to Duterte at ICC Prison

Honeylet Kitty Duterte ICC on Prison

On the eve of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday, his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña and their daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte were denied entry into the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) facility, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. Avanceña and Kitty arrived at the … Read more

Harry Roque Backs Robin Padilla as Sara Duterte’s VP for 2028 in Viral Video

Robin Padilla for VP

A video of former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque endorsing Senator Robin Padilla as the vice-presidential candidate of Sara Duterte in the 2028 elections has gone viral. The endorsement happened during a gathering in the Netherlands, where several overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were rallying outside the detention center of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In the video, … Read more

Honeylet Avanceña and Kitty Duterte Seen Outside ICC Detention in the Netherlands

Kitty Honeylet at ICC Prison

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and their daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, were spotted outside the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands. Their visit took place just two days before Duterte’s birthday on Friday, March 28. Photo Credit GMA News The visit came after Vice President Sara Duterte recently revealed that other … Read more

Imee Marcos Leaves Brother Bongbong Marcos’ Senatorial Slate

Imee Marcos Leaves Brother Senatorial Slate

Senator Imee Marcos, sister of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., announced on Wednesday that she is officially withdrawing from her brother’s senatorial ticket under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas. In her statement, Imee cited the administration’s actions during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte as the reason for her departure, emphasizing that these … Read more

20 Pupils from Bubog Elementary in Negros Occidental Suffer Food Poisoning

Student Food Poisoned

Twenty pupils from Bubog Elementary School in Barangay Bubog, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, fell victim to food poisoning after consuming expired food. Initial information revealed that 15 students were rushed to the City Health Office early this morning, which eventually increased to 20. The source of the contaminated food was traced to the uncle of … Read more