Monthly Archives: May 2026

EXPLAINER: Why spider fight betting can get you arrested

For many Filipinos, especially those who grew up in rural communities, spider-fighting is a childhood pastime that brings back memories of catching spiders in bushes, storing them in matchboxes, and challenging friends to friendly matches.

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Marcos blames ‘obstructionists’ for turning up ‘political heat’

TOKYO, Japan — It’s only the “obstructionists” themselves who could turn down the political heat currently roiling the government, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted on Friday, noting all he had ever done was focus on his job as the nation’s leader. Marcos, who is nearing his fourth year as president, made the statement after being asked

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TS Domeng may turn into typhoon Saturday or Sunday as it intensifies

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Domeng (international name: Jangmi) will continue to intensify and may develop into a typhoon on Saturday evening or early Sunday, the state weather bureau said on Friday.  In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Domeng maintained its strength while moving

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Cayetano: Cases being used to intimidate Majority senators

MANILA, Philippines — Investigations and cases related to the infrastructure corruption scandal are supposedly being used to threaten and intimidate members of the Senate Majority bloc, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano claimed on Friday. Cayetano went live on his Facebook page, claiming that the plan all along was to threaten or intimidate the Majority, and give

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Jinggoy Estrada Faces Another Arrest: Senator Denies Multi-Million Graft Allegations

Sandiganbayan Orders Jinggoy Estrada Arrested Again Over Graft Charges JINGGOY ESTRADA – A new arrest warrant has been issued against Senator Jinggoy Estrada, reigniting public attention on his ongoing legal battles. The Sandiganbayan has once again ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada in connection with graft allegations. The anti-graft court’s Second Division released the ... Read more

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Kuya Kim Atienza Reveals He Used to Cut Classes — But Not for the Reasons You Think

Kuya Kim Atienza Admits Skipping Classes in High School KIM ATIENZA – Kapuso host and trivia master Kuya Kim Atienza surprised fans after admitting that he used to cut classes in high school — but not to hang out at malls or arcades. Kuya Kim Atienza recently shared a surprising revelation about his early years ... Read more

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