MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) clarified on Friday, July 10, that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was permitted only two visitors at the PNP General Hospital following his own request. According to CIDG Metro Manila Unit Director Col. John Guiagui, Marcoleta—who has been confined at the PNPGH since his
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Cesafi staging SM Seaside Arena games if sponsors come on board
Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) fans may soon get the chance to watch games at the world-class SM Seaside Arena Cebu.
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Inclusive growth: Legarda seeks real impact of upper middle-income status
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda has filed Resolution No. 505 directing the Senate to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the Philippines’ recent reclassification as an Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) by the World Bank. The resolution calls for a deeper examination of how this long-delayed economic milestone can be transformed into genuine
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Former Ceres exec sues Yanson matriarch, son for perjury
MANILA, Philippines – A 78-year-old retired executive of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC) has filed criminal complaints against Olivia Yanson and her son, Leo Rey Yanson, over alleged false sworn statements. Human rights lawyer Atty. Dino de Leon represented Antonio “Tony” Zerna in filing a complaint for perjury and falsification against Olivia Yanson
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DepEd boosts oversight as 168 LGUs push classroom construction projects
MANILA, Philippines — Building on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to transparency and rigorous fiscal standards, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reinforced institutional oversight of the nationwide localized classroom building program. To date, DepEd is actively managing partnerships with 168 local government units (LGUs) that have signed Supplemental Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), encompassing 72 provinces,
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Sara Duterte camp wants to bring own equipment, caterer at Senate room
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp inquired about bringing its own equipment and hiring its own caterer for the holding area during the impeachment trial, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Bantug said the requests were among the administrative and logistical matters raised by Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of
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Wind Signal No. 2 remains over Batanes, 2 Northern Luzon areas – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 remained hoisted over Batanes and two other areas in Northern Luzon as Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) moved northwestward toward the southern islands of Japan on Friday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical
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Carmelites and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: 7 things to know before her feast
Christians around the world look forward to the middle of July, the 15th to the 16th, when they celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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Cebu Greats cruise past Bacolod, improve to 14-3
The Cebu Greats maintained their winning momentum heading into their back-to-back home games after demolishing the Bacolod Masskaras, 97-67, on Thursday to stretch their winning streak to seven games in the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season at the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite.
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Garin condemns online bullying of impeachment prosecutors
MANILA – House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin on Friday hit back at supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte for bullying House prosecutors, calling on the public to focus on the evidence rather than personal attacks. The condemnation came after social media posts and memes mocked lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro for visible saliva
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