CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz reunited in Boracay to celebrate their son Elias Modesto’s birthday in advance. Adarna shared the family moment on her Instagram Story, posting a photo of herself, Cruz, and Elias enjoying time together at a beach resort. “Advance birthday celebration for our not so little babi

MANILA, Philippines — The new Majority bloc Senators on Monday called on the public to stop calling the 18 alleged bagmen “ex-Marines,” arguing they are more akin to “kargadors,” or pier porters, supposedly tasked only with loading suitcases into vans. Speaking at the Senate blue ribbon committee consultatitve meeting, Sen. Raffy Tulfo claimed the “Marines” label

NEW YORK, United States —Victor Wembanyama’s dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he’s embracing the setbacks as well as the success. “I think the key is acceptance a lot of times, taking a step back, realizing all the journey that’s behind

CITY OF MALOLOS — Contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya was transferred Monday to the Bulacan Provincial Jail after spending more than nine months in Senate custody while facing non-bailable charges of graft and malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents. Discaya and 10 others, including several officials of the Department of Public Works and

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended for 90 days the license of the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) that injured a member of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG). In a statement on Monday, the LTO cited a viral video showing an HPG

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Public health advocate and former president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon has disputed reports identifying former Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Kenneth Go as the sole complainant in the case filed against him by the medical organization. In a statement sent to the Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III appealed to individuals affected by the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani province on Monday morning to heed authorities’ advice and warnings to ensure their safety. Dy said the authorities’ foremost concern is the safety of affected residents, especially those living near coastlines, as tsunami warnings

These Common Actions Are Actually Forbidden Under the Philippine Flag Law PHILIPPINE FLAG – Many Filipinos proudly display the Philippine flag, yet few are aware of the rules that govern its proper use and handling. Here are some practices that are strictly forbidden under Philippine law. The Philippine flag serves as a powerful symbol of ... Read more

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Student Called to Principal’s Office Due to Fake Class Suspension Post A student in Bacolod City was called to the principal’s office after posting false information on social media about class suspensions on June 8, 2026.  The post quickly spread online and caused confusion among students, parents, and residents who rely on timely announcements for school updates.  ... Read more

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A Thai woman is seeking compensation after claiming she was attacked by dogs reportedly owned by a foreign woman on a beach in Koh Pha Ngan, Surat Thani. The woman posted in a local Facebook group, เกาะพะงัน – Koh Phangan, asking for help identifying the foreigner. She shared images of a woman with dogs on …

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