MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control scandal began on Thursday as set by the Cayetano bloc. Sen. Pia Cayetano presides over the hearing, but on Wednesday, Sen. Erwin Tulfo was elected as the panel’s head. READ: Tulfo-led Senate blue ribbon suspends June 4 hearing Five of the Cayetano bloc

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Thursday said no resource persons would be allowed inside the session hall as the bloc of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano moves to proceed with a Blue Ribbon Committee hearing scheduled for the same day. Gatchalian made the statement during a press conference, maintaining that there would

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he iwill preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as the acting Senate president after a recent leadership change in the upper chamber. Asked if this means if there will be another oath-taking ceremony when the Senate impeachment court convenes, Gatchalian responded: “I have to

MANILA, Philippines — After three days of absence, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies arrived at the Senate on Thursday. He was joined by Sen. Robin Padilla and Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other members of the bloc are also anticipated to arrive. Prior to the Senate reorganization on Wednesday, Pia Cayetano set a blue ribbon

Lotto Outlet Seeks Help Locating Former Female Teller After Reported Missing Funds  A female teller at a lotto outlet is currently being sought after for allegedly taking two days’ worth of sales, along with the outlet’s petty cash and scratch cash.  Recently, Cindy Humawid, a Facebook user, shared photos of the female teller who allegedly took ... Read more

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Andrea Brown shared a series of tweets mentioning Enrique Gil Social media personality Andrea Brown appeared to have admitted her relationship with Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil. Rumors linking Enrique and Andrea started circulating in December last year. It was when their sweet photo surfaced on social media. However, the actor denied the rumored relationship, stressing ... Read more

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Jake Vargas Shares the Truth About Tying the Knot w/ Inah de Belen INAH DE BELEN – Despite enjoying a stable and loving relationship for almost a decade, Jake Vargas revealed why he and Inah de Belen have yet to walk down the aisle. After nearly a decade of being together, Jake Vargas and Inah ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines – A huge part of Luzon will still experience rains due to the prevailing southwest monsoon or habagat, the weather bureau said on Thursday.  The provinces of Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga will experience occasional rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5 a.m. weather bulletin.  READ: Habagat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 3,000 families in Bogo City finally received financial assistance on Wednesday, nine months after a powerful earthquake flattened their homes in what Governor Pamela Baricuatro herself described as a “long-overdue” release of aid. The Capitol distributed P32.15 million in cash assistance and rice to 3,215 households whose houses were

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Taal Volcano in Batangas doubled its sulfur dioxide emission on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday. In its latest 24-hour monitoring, Phivolcs said the volcano emitted 6,287 tons of sulfur dioxide on Wednesday, nearly double the average daily emission of 3,234 tons recorded from May