TACLOBAN CITY – Three bays in Eastern Visayas are still affected by toxic red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported Wednesday. Based on shellfish and seawater sample examinations, three bodies of water were found to have red tide toxins beyond the regulatory limit....
Nearly 80 personnel and volunteers were deployed across key areas in Quezon City on Monday, July 27, to provide first aid, ambulance, and welfare services during President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said. The humanitarian organization said...
For Filipinos, the State of the Nation Address has long evolved into something far bigger than a constitutional obligation. Sure, it 's the President 's yearly report card to the nation, laying out achievements, promises, and plans for the months ahead. But if history is any indication,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Monday, July 20, that it has stepped up security operations in 27 areas under the highest election risk classification ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 's (BARMM) first parliamentary elections in September. Police Gen....
What do you do after conquering rock after releasing so many albums? Well, if you’re Flea, you would record an album in honor of jazz and of all the people who have influenced your journey so far. So it is that we are offered “Honora,” a collection of jazz pieces, covers and improvisations...
The rift between Angel Locsin and Sen. Robin Padilla appears to be widening, with another member of the Padilla family now weighing in. Actor Rommel Padilla publicly threw his support behind his younger brother after Angel criticized the senator over his recent political statements and his past...
Angel Locsin has publicly criticized Senator Robin Padilla, taking to social media to question his silence during previous controversies involving her. The actress also urged the senator to reassess his political position. In a strongly worded social media post, Locsin addressed the senator...
Reckitt Philippines, Inc. has donated P283,421 worth of hygiene and health products to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support relief operations for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. The donation adds to Reckitt Philippines’ previous support for the Philippine Red...
A federation of senior citizens in Quezon City has urged reforms in the Expanded Centenarian Act after a reported six-month delay in releasing the ₱10,000 cash gift for eligible beneficiaries. The United Senior Citizens Associations–Quezon City (USCA-QC), which represents more than 400 senior...
As I write this, the United States of America is celebrating their Independence Day. And it’s not just your ordinary celebration. The U.S. is on its 250th year anniversary so it is a special day indeed! Being new here, I’m not used to celebrating Independence Day. Pinoys treat it like any...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD) was placed under Red Alert Status on Thursday, July 2, as the city government heightened its emergency preparedness during the ongoing protest of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members at Liwasang Bonifacio. Under the Red Alert...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the LGBTQIA+ Icon of the Year 2026 for her unwavering advocacy for equality, human rights, and inclusion. The award was presented by The Red Whistle and O Bar during a ceremony on Sunday, June 28, where members of the LGBTQIA+ community...
