MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano is now asking the public whether it’s wrong to talk about changing the rules, amid a public uproar over proposals from Sen. Rodante Marcoleta about allowing remote participation and voting on matters up for plenary consideration. In a Facebook livestream on Friday, Cayetano raised this question while also

PAGASA: “Domeng” Strengthens Over Luzon Waters, No Landfall Seen PAGASA – Tropical Storm “Domeng” continues to gain strength as it moves east of Luzon, with PAGASA warning that it could intensify into a typhoon in the coming days. The tropical storm “Domeng” has slightly intensified as it continues to move over the waters east of ... Read more

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Flood Control Scam Hearing Resumes June 4 as Senators Push Urgent Investigation FLOOD CONTROL SCAM – Lawmakers are preparing to continue the high-profile probe into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano announced that the Senate investigation into the alleged flood control scam will continue on June 4, as lawmakers push ... Read more

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Why Adults Are Relating to Atom Araullo’s Graduation Message ATOM ARAULLO – Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo may have been speaking to Grade 6 students, but many adults found themselves reflecting on his surprisingly relatable advice. Award-winning broadcast journalist Atom Araullo recently returned to a place filled with memories and life lessons as he addressed the ... Read more

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A temple in Nakhon Nayok province is facing criticism after the removal of a tree believed to be more than 100 years old resulted in the deaths of numerous bats and raised concerns about wildlife protection and public health. The controversy began when a Thai woman posted images and allegations on social media regarding the …

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Netflix’s Calabasas Confidential dives into the chaotic lives of celebrity-adjacent influencers navigating friendships, feuds and romance in glamorous Calabasas style.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vendors and supporters of the Save Carbon Public Market Movement turned a traditional Santacruzan into a platform to raise concerns over the privatization of the Carbon Public Market on Friday, May 29. The activity began with a Holy Mass at the Iglesia Filipina Independiente Cathedral in Parian, Cebu City, early Friday

A 73-year-old man who had been missing for two days was found dead, floating in a river in Barangay Conalum, Argao town, Cebu on Thursday morning, May 28.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Puerto Rican unified World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo has once again opted to defend his titles against a lower-ranked opponent. This time, Collazo will face veteran Filipino boxer Joey Canoy, the current No. 9 contender in the WBA rankings, for his unified world

(Part 2) Part 1: Low consumption, high leakage: The Philippines’ plastic paradox MANILA, Philippines — The problem with plastic waste in the Philippines is not just where it ends, but how it moves. A sachet thrown into a bin does not simply stay in one place. It passes through a chain of production, consumption, collection,