Fresh off the Balikatan exercises earlier this month, Japan is considering selling advanced missile systems to the Philippines – a historic first for the archipelagic nations. The announcement marks a major development in Japan-Philippine defense ties, where capacity-building efforts take center stage amid increasingly dangerous provocations that threaten to undermine the rules-based international order.  By

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife has appealed to the judiciary on Monday not to allow the senator to be taken to the Hague to appear before the International Criminal Court. The appeal was made by Grace Nancy Dela Rosa in a social media post as her husband faces an ICC arrest

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — A 14-year-old boy died after he got trapped inside his home as it burned down on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Upper Liloan in Santander town in southern Cebu. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection in Santander, initial investigation showed the victim was cooking his lunch at past noon that

ANGELES CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing cash assistance and relief goods to workers and families affected by the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago, which has left four people dead and 17 others missing or feared trapped. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday that it has yet to receive a formal request to revoke Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s firearms licenses. Republic Act No. 10591, or the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Law, tasks the PNP, through its Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) under the Civil Security Group

MANILA, Philippines—The 2026 Palarong Pambansa kicked off Sunday night marking Agusan del Sur’s first time hosting the country’s biggest student athletic meet, as the Department of Education pushes to invest in youth development. The provincial government of Agusan del Sur formally opened the event scheduled until May 31, with over 16,000 delegates participating. Special Assistant

Young Lady Collects Over P100 Coins From Burned Home in Parola Compound, Binondo A young lady smiled after her family managed to collect more than P100 worth of coins from their burned home.  A 16-year-old girl still found a reason to smile after her family managed to collect more than P100 worth of burned coins from the ruins, despite losing ... Read more

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An allegation surfaced against Enrique Gil Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil and social media personality Andrea Brown are allegedly living together. Enrique’s love life is the subject of this recent intriguing social media post. It is known to many showbiz fans that the actor’s breakup with actress Liza Soberano created a loud buzz in the entertainment ... Read more

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A foreign woman was criticised online after refusing to fully pay a bill at a restaurant in Phuket, saying a drink did not match her expectations. The incident occurred at New Break Taek restaurant in the Chalong area of Phuket on Saturday, May 23, and was later shared widely on Thai social media. According to …

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Authorities are investigating the identities of foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, raising concerns over possible harm to protected marine wildlife. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared footage on Saturday, May 23, showing several foreign tourists taking turns holding a sea turtle while posing for …

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