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MANILA, Philippines — On World Environment Day 2026, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda turned the global observance toward a local reckoning: the everyday struggles of Filipino families living on the frontlines of climate change. The four-term senator has witnessed the daily challenges of fisherfolk and farmers since her youth and early career as a

        MANILA, Philippines — Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed on Friday that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has already coordinated with the Senate regarding the transfer of contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, who has been ordered arrested by a local court. In a statement, Gatchalian said the Senate is

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide is expected to serve as an adviser to the Mandaue City Government under Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano. Davide recently visited Ouano at his office, a meeting that was later posted on social media by the mayor. In the post, Ouano expressed gratitude for Davide’s visit

MANILA – Four former Senate presidents on Friday called on incumbent senators to swiftly resolve the leadership dispute hounding the chamber, warning that the country cannot afford an unstable Senate amid pressing national concerns. In a joint statement, former Senate Presidents Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Franklin

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Chase Tower Runs (CTR)-Cebu, a team proudly composed mostly of Cebuano and Visayan players, is set to campaign in the Dayo23 Streetball Invitational Tournament beginning Saturday, June 6, at the Patricia Paraiso Complex in Tondo, Manila. The squad, formed by businessman and sports patron Chase Cokaliong, will be bannered by no

MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Friday said he is seriously considering filing a libel case against the individuals accusing him of receiving cash-filled luggage, saying the controversy has gone beyond a personal attack and is now disrupting the work of the Senate. Adiong, spokesperson of the House

MANILA, Philippines — More arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to the drug war campaign of the previous administration may be expected within a month, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Friday.  During a roundtable discussion with Inquirer, Matibag was asked how long it would take before

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday declined to comment on rumors circulating online that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may have left Metro Manila aboard a yacht. Speaking during a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co refused to confirm or deny the rumors, saying

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region denied claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection operations in Davao City, saying the directive came from the regional office following a landfill accident. In a statement, DENR Region XI said reports linking Marcos to

MANILA, Philippines — “How can an alleged hearing be credible when the essential ingredients of fairness and impartiality are obviously lacking?” Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers made this remark in response to the recent Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, wherein, he said, certain names were publicly mentioned by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in