DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato is strengthening its efforts to prepare for the possible adverse impacts of El Niño which is expected to hit the country starting July. Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza is eyeing to form a Task Force El Niño to monitor the implementation of...
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of National Security Adviser Eduardo Año and has appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Eduardo Oban Jr. as his replacement, Malacañang announced on Wednesday, April 15. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Court of Appeals has dismissed the case against former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate, seven members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and six others for alleged misappropriation of public funds. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Ian Jay Arevalo, now deceased, husband of...
There are nights in Manila fashion that feel less like events and more like a return of energy, identity, and a certain kind of glamour we didn’t quite realize we missed. Randy Ortiz’s “Randy O. Man” show, staged last March 19, 2026, at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila, was...
Well-loved stand-up comedian and impersonator Michelle O’Bombshell, real name Roderic Cuntapay, has passed away. Widely known for his iconic impersonation of former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, his death was confirmed on Monday, April 6, by friends and colleagues in the comedy community. As of...
With limited tech adoption and a shortage of skilled labor, the construction industry often faces tight deadlines that lead to avoidable errors, delays, and added costs for homeowners. In response, Magis X, founded by Paolo Periquet and Gino Cariño, is introducing robotic construction systems in...
A multi-role response vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) caught fire early morning on Monday, March 23, after a suspected electrical problem in its laundry room. The fire onboard BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) while it was docked under the Coast Guard District (CGD) Palawan in Puerto Princesa...
Following the revelation that at least three Filipinos were apprehended by the authorities for allegedly leaking sensitive military information to Chinese nationals, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año called on other government workers who may have been recruited for espionage to...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Wednesday, March 4, filed a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 18 individuals claiming to be former Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel, lawyer Levito Baligod, and former representative Mike Defensor after they...
BUTUAN CITY – Police said the Feast of Santo Niño (Child Jesus) in Barangay Libertad here on Sunday, Jan. 18, was generally peaceful. Police Regional Office-13 Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer credited this to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement...
DAVAO CITY – Devotees in different parts of this city gathered in chapels to celebrate the feast of Senor Santo Niño on Thursday, Jan. 15. The biggest gathering of the annual religious festivity here was at the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague in Shrine Hills in Matina. Over 1,000...
The National Security Council (NSC) said the armed campaign of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) remains active despite its declaration of a unilateral ceasefire. The CPP marked the second day of its four-day truce on Saturday, Dec. 27, but National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año...
