Monthly Archives: May 2026

Some senators express intent to join minority bloc, says Hontiveros

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday said some majority bloc senators have expressed intentions to join the minority, amid whispers of another possible Senate shake-up. At a press conference, Hontiveros was asked if there have been any senators who intend to join the minority bloc and possibly change the leadership once again. “There

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Escape the hustle: Cebu summer destination guide

Summer is fully underway, and the sea is calling. For Cebuanos, this means heading to the best getaway spots. After all, who doesn’t want to trade the city’s traffic and noise for sun-drenched beaches and cool mountain breezes, even for a day or two? From hidden waterfalls and pristine island escapes to rich heritage trails,

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Olango Island travelers get ₱10 fare discount starting May 25

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Travelers to and from Olango Island will enjoy a ₱10 fare discount for two weeks, from May 25 to June 7. The discount will be subsidized by the Maritime Industry Authority in Central Visayas (Marina-7) under its “Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno” program, in partnership with Sta. Rosa Ferry Express. The Lapu-Lapu

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2 dead as multicab with failing brakes crashes into house in Barili

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two individuals died after a minivan-type multicab crashed into a house in Barangay Dakit, Barili town, on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2026. The victims were identified as Arturo Herado Aranda, 64, of Brgy. Tubod, and his passenger, Andres Herado Aranda, 56, from Tuburan town. Meanwhile, two other passengers were now in

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Deepfakes, coordinated online harassment are public order concerns – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Deepfakes and coordinated online harassment are now “public order concerns,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. “Existing laws must continuously evolve to keep pace with AI (artificial intelligence)-driven disinformation, coordinated troll operations and deepfake technology,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said in a statement. “Deepfakes and coordinated online harassment

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Cop, village chair among 4 killed in Isabela shooting

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — Police have launched dragnet operations to track down the suspects behind the fatal shooting of four people, including a village chief and a police officer, in Barangay San Rafael Abajo, Santo Tomas, Isabela, on Sunday evening. Police Col. Manuel Bringas, Isabela police director, identified the fatalities as Barangay Colonguan chair

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DENR defends tree-cutting activities tied to Palawan nickel project

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) defends tree-cutting activities associated with the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan, saying that strict safeguards, phased implementation, and replacement measures are in place. “We assure the public that no tree is authorized for removal without a strict legal basis, environmental safeguards, and long-term‑term rehabilitation

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Ex-Sen. Tolentino named acting DOLE chief

.   MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Francis Tolentino has been named as the acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), replacing Bienvenido Laguesma, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. Tolentino will take his oath of office before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. later in the afternoon in Malacañáng. READ: Filipinos losing jobs to

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