More than 102,000 residents from 87 barangays in the Bicol Region have been affected by the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). At least 5,440 evacuees are currently staying in evacuation centers as authorities continue distributing relief goods, N95 masks, clean water, and other essential supplies to affected communities. Over the weekend, Mayon recorded a strombolian eruption, continuous pyroclastic flows, and heavy ashfall, p

The House Committee on Justice on Monday unanimously approved the committee report and resolution containing the Articles of Impeachment against Sara Duterte, with 55 out of 55 members voting in favor, according to lawmakers. The approval follows the panel’s earlier finding of probable cause to impeach Duterte, which was also backed unanimously during previous hearings. With the committee report now approved, the Articles of Impeachment will be transmitted to the House plenar

Umabot sa 21 impormante ang ginawaran ng kabuuang mahigit ₱4 milyong cash reward ng Philippine National Police (PNP) nitong Lunes, May 4, bilang pagkilala sa kanilang mahalagang ambag sa mga operasyon laban sa krimen. Ayon sa ulat, isang impormante ang tumanggap ng pinakamalaking insentibo na nagkakahalaga ng ₱1 milyon matapos tumulong sa matagumpay na pag-aresto noong Oktubre 1, 2025, sa isang suspek na nahaharap sa 54 na bilang ng paglabag sa Terrorism Financing and Suppres

The Philippines is not failing at press freedom by accident. It is failing by design—or at the very least, by tolerance. In 2026, the country ranks 114th out of around 180 nations in the World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders, scoring 46.79—classified under a “difficult” environment. In Southeast Asia, it sits at 5th place, behind Timor-Leste (30th globally), Thailand (92nd), Malaysia (95th), and Brunei (96th). This is not a region known for strong press prote

Boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao is set to be inducted into the U.S. National Boxing Hall of Fame in April 2027, adding another milestone to his storied career. The announcement was made during the Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night in Manila, where organizers confirmed that Pacquiao will join the roster of honorees recognized for their contributions to boxing in the United States. The induction ceremony is expected to take place in Los Angeles, California. Pacquiao,

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting flights near Mayon Volcano as volcanic activity continues to pose risks to aviation safety. Under the advisory, aircraft are barred from flying within the vicinity of the volcano, with restrictions typically covering airspace from the surface up to around 11,000 feet to avoid hazards from ash emissions and possible eruptions. CAAP said the measure is a precaution to protec

Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to travel abroad from May 2 to May 15 after Malacañang approved her request for a five-country trip, though her actual departure remains unconfirmed. The Office of the President granted Duterte travel authority covering visits to the Netherlands, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The approval came after Duterte adjusted her earlier travel dates due to delays in securing clearance. With the authority now issued, she

Nagsagawa ng matapang na aksyon si Dadah Kiram Ismula, isang kongresista ng Akbayan party-list, matapos pangunahan ang kauna-unahang jetski flag ride patungong Pag-asa Cay 2 upang itanim ang watawat ng Pilipinas, sa gitna ng presensya ng mga barko ng China sa West Philippine Sea. Bahagi ang hakbang ng “Atin Ito” civilian mission, na layong igiit ang soberanya ng bansa sa pinagtatalunang karagatan sa pamamagitan ng mapayapang civilian-led initiatives. Matagumpay nilang naisaga

Naglunsad ng high alert ang Philippine Red Cross (PRC) habang mahigpit na mino-monitor ang dalawang aktibong bulkan sa bansa na Mayon sa Albay at Kanlaon sa Negros Island, kasunod ng naitalang pagtaas ng aktibidad at banta ng pagsabog. Sa Mayon, naobserbahan ang paglabas ng volcanic ash, lava, at pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) nitong Sabado, Mayo 2, kasabay ng pag-abot ng lava flow sa humigit-kumulang 3.8 kilometro sa mga dalisdis ng bulkan. Ayon sa PRC, nasaksihan ang p

Arestado sa Pilipinas ang 69-anyos na Amerikanong pugante na si Young Tom Talmadge matapos maiugnay sa isang kaso ng pagdukot at pang-aabuso sa isang batang babae sa Florida noong 1989 sa pamamagitan ng DNA evidence. Ayon sa Bureau of Immigration (BI), nadakip si Talmadge noong Abril 23 sa General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite sa tulong ng impormasyon mula sa US Homeland Security Investigations. Kinumpirma naman ng Florida Department of Law Enforcement ang DNA match na naging susi

Mariing pinabulaanan ng Buklod Kapayapaan Federation Inc. ang mga ulat na mga sibilyan ang 19 na nasawi sa engkwentro sa Toboso, Negros Occidental noong Abril 19, anila na pawang mga armadong rebelde ang mga ito batay sa isinagawang fact-finding mission. Sa inilabas na ulat ng korporasyon, walang naitalang community immersion, research, o anumang aktibidad ng civil society sa Barangay Salamanca bago ang insidente, kaya’t hindi tumutugma sa mga naunang ulat na nagsasabing mga

Isang tahimik na paglalakbay sa sapa ang nauwi sa trahedya matapos matagpuang patay ang isang magsasaka sa Sitio Imbatug, Barangay Kalabugao, Impasugong, Bukidnon, dahil sa kagat ng makamandag na ahas. Ayon sa Impasugong Municipal Police Station, umalis ang biktima noong Abril 27, bandang 6:00 ng umaga upang tingnan ang kanyang bamboo fish trap sa kalapit na sapa, ngunit hindi na ito nakauwi at kalaunan ay natagpuang nakahandusay, wala ng buhay. Natuklasan ang kanyang bangkay

Marcos para pondohan ang mga programang tutugon sa epekto ng krisis sa Middle East, kabilang ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at mga pangunahing bilihin. Ayon kay Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran, ang naturang halaga ay paunang pagtataya pa lamang at maaari pang magbago depende sa magiging pangangailangan at kakayahan ng mga ahensiya ng gobyerno na mag-realign ng kanilang pondo. Ang UPLIFT o Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport ay inilunsad bi

Nanawagan si Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste sa pagbibitiw ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto sa gitna ng ginanap na Labor Day protest rally sa Welcome Rotunda nitong Mayo 1. Sa kanyang talumpati sa harap ng mga manggagawa at militanteng grupo, binigyang-diin ni Leviste ang pangangailangan umano ng pananagutan mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno kaugnay ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin, langis, at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan. Ayon kay Leviste, nararapat umano

CATANDUANES — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted response operations after a dead sperm whale was discovered washed ashore in Barangay Batohonan, Sitio Ilo, Catanduanes. Authorities immediately responded to assess the situation and examine the remains of the marine animal to help determine the possible cause. Safety measures were also put in place to protect nearby residents and prevent potential health risks. BFAR is now closely coordinating with

The Philippines has slightly improved its standing in global press freedom rankings, moving up to 114th place in 2026 from 116th last year, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Despite the modest gain, RSF emphasized that the country remains in the lower half of 180 nations assessed and continues to be considered a high-risk environment for journalists. The Philippines posted a lower overall score of 46.97 this year, down from 49.57 in 2025, reflecting ongoing challe

MANILA, Philippines — A decision on the proposed ₱1,200 daily minimum wage for workers in Metro Manila may be released by July, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Lennard Serrano said the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in the National Capital Region has received 16 petitions seeking a wage increase. The most recent filing came from the Business Process Outsourcing Industry Employees N

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has called for the abolition of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), citing recent misconduct cases as justification for its inclusion in proposed constitutional reforms. During a press briefing, Remulla stated that the SK became an instrument for early political malpractice after two chairpersons were charged with the misuse of funds in Makati City. The investigation uncovered irregularities in the

Maghahain ng kasong kriminal ang asawa ni Vice President Sara Duterte na si Atty. Manases Carpio laban sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), at ilang miyembro ng House Committee on Justice sa darating na Lunes, Abril 27. Ayon sa impormasyon, ihahain ang reklamo sa Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office, kung saan nakapaloob ang mga alegasyon ng paglabag sa Anti-Money Laundering Act, Bank Secrecy Law, at mga batas kaugnay ng data privacy at confi

Iginiit ni Usec. Claire Castro na malinaw ang pagkakaiba ng “huli” at “aresto” kaugnay ng sitwasyon ni Zaldy Co sa Czech Republic. Nilinaw ni Castro na hindi ginamit ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang salitang “inaresto” sa kanyang anunsyo noong April 16, taliwas sa kumalat na interpretasyon sa social media. Aniya, ang ginamit ng Pangulo ay “nahuli,” na tumutukoy sa pagkakasangkot ni Co sa immigration issue. “Hindi nanggaling sa Pangulo ang salitang ‘aresto.’ Ang sabi ng Pangulo ay