Yearly Archives: 2026

Cristine Reyes, Gio Tingson On Their Political Differences

Cristine Reyes and Gio Tingson talked about this aspect in their relationship Actress Cristine Reyes and former National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Gio Tingson talked about their political differences. Cristine and Gio are now engaged. The actress recently announced their engagement, and she shared that the proposal happened at their condo unit, and she even ... Read more

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Peabo Bryson, 2-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, has died at 75

NEW YORK — Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Regina Belle and “A Whole New World” with Celine Dion from “Aladdin,” has died. He was 75. His family said in a statement that Bryson died Tuesday, days

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Jomara environmental case: OSG challenges evidence before RTC

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The legal battle over alleged environmental risks linked to quarrying activities in Minglanilla has shifted from questions about landslide threats to questions about evidence itself after the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) challenged the admissibility of key materials presented before the court. The OSG, acting as counsel for government environmental

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PNP fortifies Senate security as political tensions simmer

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying more police officers to the Senate in anticipation of possible protest actions amid “political tensions.” “Our current posture around the Senate is one of heightened vigilance but calibrated restraint,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement on Wednesday. “The Philippine

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Romualdez, ‘ex-Marines’ invited to next Senate hearing on flood mess

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and the 18 supposedly former Marines who claimed to have delivered cash-filled suitcases to Romualdez and former House appropriations chair Elizaldy Co were invited to the Senate blue ribbon committee’s next hearing on the flood control controversy on Thursday. Following the Senate leadership shakeup on May 11,

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Newly Purchased Bicycle of Grade 10 Student Stolen from Parking Lot 

Newly Purchased Bicycle of Grade 10 Student Stolen from Parking Lot  A newly purchased bicycle of a Grade 10 student was stolen from a parking lot in Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City.  On Tuesday morning (June 2, 2026), a Grade 10 student was left frustrated after his new bike was stolen from a parking lot. ... Read more

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Alan Peter Cayetano No-Show As Senate President, Erwin Tulfo Says “Baka gusto niya maging vlogger na lamang”

Alan Peter Cayetano and the Senate Majority Bloc continue to skip plenary sessions Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano might just want to be a vlogger, as Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed his dismay over the Majority Bloc’s no-show at the Senate plenary sessions. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Majority Bloc was saddened when their ally, ... Read more

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Jellyfish sightings in Marigondon causeway reported by Lapu-Lapu execs

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City officials are urging the public to exercise caution when swimming in the waters of Barangay Marigondon, particularly near the Marigondon Causeway, following the sighting of thimble jellyfish in the area on Tuesday, June 2. Although thimble jellyfish are not considered deadly like box jellyfish, contact with their tentacles can

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SSS clarifies June pension hike: Why new retirees must wait until September

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of pensioners will receive higher monthly benefits starting this June under the Social Security System’s (SSS) pension reform program, but members who retire or qualify for benefits after May 31 will not immediately receive the increase. The clarification comes as SSS advances the implementation of the second tranche of its

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LPA unlikely to develop into cyclone but habagat to dampen most of Luzon

MANILA, Philippines – Most areas in Luzon will experience rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the weather bureau said Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said occasional rains will be experienced across Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. READ: LPA with ‘high’ chance

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