MANILA, Philippines — A group of former and current Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball players is “fully cooperating” with the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) probe into the fatal drownings of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. They began arriving at the CIDG headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City,

BATAC CITY — Rural communities in this northern agricultural city are crafting a sustainable road map for the “Dap-ayan,” transforming these traditional farmer sheds into a new frontier for eco-tourism. Annual searches for the Best Dap-ayan ni Mannalon and Arc have evolved significantly since their pandemic-era launch as village leaders take charge of improving these airy,

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid charges related to the flood control scandal. “Accordingly, in view of the foregoing, this Court hereby orders the suspension pendente lite of accused Senator Jose ‘Jinggoy’ P. Ejercito Estrada from his present position as Senator of the Republic

Are Senators Joel Villanueva and Mark Villar Joining the Majority Bloc? JOEL VILLANUEVA, MARK VILLAR – The two (2) minority Senators are reportedly not part of the petition that the Cayetano bloc filed before the Supreme Court over the issue on the Senate leadership. The senators are currently divided over the issue of the Senate ... Read more

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AdDU Honors Late Basketball Star Rene Baterbonia in a Way That Will Last Forever RENE BATERBONIA – Ateneo de Davao University has found a meaningful way to preserve the memory of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia for generations to come. The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Senior High School basketball court will be named in honor ... Read more

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Sandiganbayan Orders 90-Day Preventive Suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid the Graft, Plunder Charges JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan ordered the preventive suspension of the detained Senator for 90 days. Sen. Estrada is one of the senators who are faced with graft and plunder charges due to alleged flood control corruption. After the Sandiganbayan has ... Read more

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Working Student Touches Many Hearts Over Emotional Graduation Surprise Prank  A working student from Bacolod City has gone viral over an emotional graduation surprise that was first presented as a simple prank.   The student, identified as Edgar Jr. Barugo, is known among his family and friends as a hardworking young man who has been doing everything he can to finish his studies ... Read more

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Police arrested three men in connection with the murder of a cannabis shop owner whose body was discovered concealed inside a plastic container buried in a planter box at a house in Bangkok. The investigation began on June 14 when officers responded to reports of a physical altercation and an alleged murder at a property …

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring a Chinese floating platform near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, warning that marine research and survey activities could have military applications and should not be viewed as purely scientific or environmental work. AFP public affairs chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said

Mandaue City will sign a compromise agreement and pay its debt with Asian Energy Systems Corp., operator of the Consolacion landfill.