Monthly Archives: May 2026

Groups slam Marcos Sr. birthday holiday bill

MANILA, Philippines — The groups Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law (CARMMA) and the August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) slammed the approval on final reading of House Bill No. 9216, which seeks to declare September 11 as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day” in Ilocos Norte. The measure, which has no counterpart bill

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CIDG Moves to Charge Robin Padilla in Controversial Senate Exit of Bato Dela Rosa

Robin Padilla Faces Obstruction of Justice Complaint Over Bato Dela Rosa Escape ROBIN PADILLA – Authorities are investigating a controversial incident involving Robin Padilla and the sudden departure of Bato Dela Rosa from the Senate Complex. The Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) is set to file a complaint for obstruction of justice ... Read more

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AFP: No rift with Marcos; China-linked posts part of disinformation

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday denied claims circulating on Chinese platforms alleging a supposed rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the posts are part of a disinformation drive aimed at undermining national unity. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, now a

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Cebu City Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with prayers, visits from city officials

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano Muslims gathered at Plaza Independencia on Wednesday, May 27, to observe Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s most significant celebrations centered on sacrifice, devotion, and faith. The occasion was marked by early morning congregational prayers. Worshippers began arriving as early as 5 a.m., while the Eid salah (congregational prayer) officially started

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Need a National ID? Here’s where and how to get one in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Still waiting for your physical National ID card or planning to secure a printable version for transactions? The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Central Visayas clarified that Filipinos can already access and print valid National ID formats in Cebu free of charge, while delays continue in the release of physical cards.

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Sen. Dela Rosa can’t join Senate sessions online, says lawyer

MANILA, Philippines – Allowing a fugitive lawmaker to participate via online channels in legislative proceedings sets a dangerous, unconstitutional double standard, lawyer Romulo Macalintal said Wednesday. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa again went into hiding after his brief appearance at the Senate last May 11 to vote for a change in Senate leadership. He was

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Emergency rice milling initiative boosts NFA rice reserves

 MANILA – The emergency procurement of milling services has helped expand the capacity of the warehouses of the National Food Authority (NFA), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday. The DA made the remark after the NFA completed the emergency procurement of milling services in Bicol worth PHP19.1 million in contracts, following similar services

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