Yearly Archives: 2026

Measures proposed to protect Talibon bird sanctuary in Bohol

MANDUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has partnered with the Bohol Provincial Government and the Local Government of Talibon to help secure a sustainable future for the town’s bird sanctuary. The Talibon Group of Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape (TGIPLS) is a legislated protected area that

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Marcos urges Senate to resume work, warns of legislative ‘disarray’

MANILA, Philippines  – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged the Senate to immediately resume its sessions, warning that the chamber’s ongoing impasse is disrupting legislative work needed to address the country’s response to the emerging global oil crisis. “Get back to work. Because it’s important — ang dami nating kailangang gawin (we have

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Senate chief Cayetano nixes resignation call: If you have 13, it’s yours

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday rejected the minority’s resignation call, saying it is automatic once the 13 votes needed to replace him are reached.  “I’ll repeat this. If there are 13 votes, it automatically means I don’t need to resign. It’s yours,” Cayetano said in Filipino in a Facebook live. With

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Flood control mess: Stop giving Estrada, Bonoan jail privileges — group

MANILA, Philippines — A support group for political prisoners on Wednesday denounced the “theatrical” medical excuses and privileges sought by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan in their graft and plunder case before the Sandiganbayan. “There must be no customized justice, no exemptions from standard jail protocols, and absolutely no special

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Zamboanga residents warned vs eating shellfish from Dumanquillas Bay

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Authorities on Wednesday urged residents in Zamboanga del Sur to avoid consuming shellfish harvested from Dumanquillas Bay after a red tide toxin contamination was detected in the protected seascape. In its Shellfish Bulletin 13 Series of 2026, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Region 9 (BFAR-9) said

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NBI agents nab 2 in Quezon City over alleged beauty clinic investment scam

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two individuals in Quezon City, who had been hiding for over a year, over their alleged involvement in a multi-million peso beauty clinic investment scam. This is the same clinic where celebrities Rufa Mae Quinto and Neri Naig were previously linked to. According to the

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Risa Hontiveros Fires Back at Cayetano Over Controversial Senate Appeal

Risa Hontiveros & Alan Peter Cayetano Clash Over the Future Voice of the Senate RISA HONTIVEROS – Tensions within the Senate intensified as Risa Hontiveros challenged Alan Peter Cayetano’s controversial appeal for the chamber to “go quiet.” Senator Risa Hontiveros strongly disagreed with Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano following his appeal for the Senate to ... Read more

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Motorcycle Crashes Into Convenience Store After Alleged Brake Failure 

Motorcycle Crashes Into Convenience Store After Reported Brake Failure, Rider Injured  A motorcycle crashed into a convenience store after it reportedly lost its brakes, leaving the rider injured.  Recently, Elmalyn Almario Claveria, a Facebook user, shared photos of a motorcycle that crashed into a popular convenience store. The post quickly went viral and received various reactions from the online ... Read more

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Vice Ganda Reacts To ‘Laro Laro Pick’ Contestant: “Gusto mo kami pa bubuhay sa pamilya mo?”

Vice Ganda appeared to dislike what a contestant said Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda received support from netizens after saying this to a contestant of It’s Showtime‘s ‘Laro Laro Pick‘ segment. Vice rose to fame with his brand of comedy. From being a resident “hurada” in the Kapamilya noontime show, he became one of the main ... Read more

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