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Bhumjaithai MP denies pushing recreational cannabis use

A Bhumjaithai Party list MP has denied the party ever supported free or recreational cannabis use, insisting its policy has always been medical use only under strict law. Suphachai Jaisamut posted on Facebook yesterday, saying cannabis has become a heavily debated issue in politics, society and the media, with Bhumjaithai often wrongly blamed for the …

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LTFRB reminds PUV drivers: No vlogging or social media use while driving

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers that vlogging and using social media while driving are prohibited under the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. The agency is finalizing a memorandum circular that will require PUV operators to ensure their drivers comply with the law, with

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BOC probes cigarette smuggling in Cebu, rest of the country

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) continues to investigate cigarette smuggling across the country, including in Cebu, as part of its efforts to protect legitimate businesses and safeguard government revenues. The bureau’s ongoing investigation seeks to identify those responsible for the recent shipment of smuggled cigarettes worth P980 million in Cebu, establish

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Super Typhoon Bavi less likely to hit PH; heavy rains, gusts expected

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A super typhoon expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week is less likely to make landfall in the Philippines, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the super typhoon, internationally named “Bavi,” may still bring gusty winds

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Fire disrupts PSA operations in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A brief fire broke out at the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) office inside the City Commercial Center (C3 Mall) on Saturday afternoon, July 4, prompting the suspension of the agency’s civil registry services. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) reported receiving the alarm at 3:41 p.m.

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Taytay earns highest DILG rating for anti-trafficking, VAWC programs

LUCENA CITY — The local government of Taytay, Rizal, has received a “Highly Functional” rating—the highest performance classification—in the 2026 Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC) Functionality Assessment conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). According to the Taytay Public Information Office (PIO), the municipality

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2 arrested for illegal fishing in Oriental Mindoro marine sanctuary

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two fishermen were arrested before dawn on Saturday, July 4, for allegedly fishing inside a protected marine sanctuary in Mansalay town, police said. The suspects, aged 41 and 24, both residents of Barangay Budburan, were apprehended in Cabalwa Marine Protected Area, also known as the Fish Sanctuary, in Barangay Cabalwa

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Bam Aquino to file motion to publicize Sara Duterte impeachment evidence

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Bam Aquino on Sunday said he would file a motion to release to the public all evidence presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Aquino expressed his intent one day before the start of Duterte’s trial proper on Monday, July 6. “In the first week, we will file

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Iloilo City tightens livestock transport, slaughter rules

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government has tightened regulations on the transport and slaughter of food animals, requiring stricter documentation and mandating that all livestock intended for slaughter be processed within 24 hours of arriving at the city slaughterhouse. Mayor Raisa Treñas signed Memorandum Order No. 234 on July 1, adopting updated guidelines governing

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Darryl Yap’s GCash Joke Goes Viral After Claire Castro Is Heckled in Canada

Darryl Yap Wants to Find the Filipino Who Heckled Claire Castro & Says He Will Discipline Their GCash CLAIRE CASTRO – What began as an official government trip to Canada quickly turned into a social media sensation after Claire Castro was confronted by protesters, and Darryl Yap responded with a humorous post mentioning GCash. Blockbuster ... Read more

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