MANILA, Philippines — Government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya was arrested at the Senate on Monday for a malversation case linked to an alleged anomalous flood control project in Bulacan. The arrest was ordered by the Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 20 due to Discaya’s supposed falsification of public funds or property. Discaya’s charge is not

MANILA, Philippines — State seismologists on Monday issued a tsunami warning after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the shores of Sarangani province. The earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Internet, electricity, and water services in Koronadal City were disrupted and

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As thousands of learners and teachers return to classrooms on Monday, June 8, the state weather bureau said Cebu might experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said these conditions, along with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, would prevail over

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in General Santos, June 8, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 7.0 magnitude quake in General Santos today, June 8, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Albay, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ... Read more

The post JUST IN: 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits General Santos appeared first on PhilNews.

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat has slightly weakened as monsoon break prevails, bringing generally fair Monday weather in most parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said that habagat only prevails in western section of northern and central Luzon. “If

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court should not interfere in the Senate fiasco just yet, and allow the senators to resolve the leadership issue by themselves lest the judiciary become tainted by the politics of the legislative and executive branches of the government, said a constitutional law expert. According to University of the Philippines College

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 55,000 security personnel nationwide for the opening of classes on Monday, assuring the public that heightened school security measures will not compromise regular law enforcement and anti-crime activities. “The PNP is fully prepared and strategically positioned for the opening of classes on June 8, having