CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, son of eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, continues his rise in the professional ranks as he gears up for a title fight on June 21 in Manila. READ: Eman Bacosa making his own name and embracing Pacquiao legacy Bacosa will take on Rodelyn Perez for the
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Group: Escudero as impeach trial lead may impact Senate credibility
MANILA, Philippines — As the Senate got back on track after weeks of being tangled in chaos, a broad coalition of civil society groups, mass organizations, and concerned individuals has warned that designating Sen. Francis Escudero as the presiding officer of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could have a further impact on
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Easterlies to drench parts of Luzon, Visayas as TD hovers outside PAR
MANILA, Philippines — The tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is still not directly affecting the country, while easterlies are forecast to bring rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas, the state weather bureau said on Friday. In the 5 p.m. forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather
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Recto says P60-B fund transfer didn’t affect PhilHealth operations
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday maintained that the transfer of P60 billion in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds to the National Treasury did not affect the state insurer’s operations. This comes after a group led by Atty. Rodel A. Taton, Dr. Cynthia C. Ng, and several other medical and legal professionals
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Marcos back in Manila from ‘very productive’ Russia visit
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is back in Manila on Friday following what he described as a “very productive” two-day working visit to Kazan, Russia. He and the Philippine delegation landed at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 4:02 p.m. READ: INQToday: 24 Filipinos detained in Russia coming home – Marcos During the
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White Ribbon March: Groups to hold anti-corruption rally on June 28
MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of religious and civil society groups will stage the “White Ribbon March” at the EDSA People Power Monument on June 28, renewing demands for government accountability and political reform. At a press conference on Friday, Bishop Efraim Tendero emphasized that the demonstration will champion three main causes: an end to
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Dengue cases in Mandaue City drop, but prevention efforts continue
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Dengue cases in Mandaue City have decreased compared to the same period last year, but local health authorities are continuing to strengthen prevention and control measures to keep infections down. Data from the City Health Office showed that from January to June this year, the city recorded 198 dengue cases, which
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UAAP bars Ateneo coaching staff from league activities amid probe
The UAAP did not identify which members of the former Ateneo coaching staff under then-head coach Tab Baldwin were covered by the directive.
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San Juan City launches Right To Care Card
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan Mayor Francisco Javier M. Zamora spearheaded the launching of the San Juan Right To Care Card on June 17, 2026, as part of the celebration of San Juan City’s 19th Cityhood Anniversary. The Right To Care Card is the city’s implementation of its Healthcare Proxy Ordinance, which allows qualified individuals
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Senate OKs Loren Legarda bill declaring Waling‑waling as national orchid
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2092 under Committee Report No. 58, declaring Waling-waling as national orchid, principally authored and sponsored by Sen. Loren Legarda, in a special session held on June 17, 2026. Legarda said the passage is a landmark in the country’s effort to
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