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

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

The Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 39 found Eduardo Corda, a member of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), guilty of violating the Public Assembly Act during the 2024 police operations against KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a seven-page decision dated April 23, Presiding Judge Juvenal Bella sentenced Corda to four months of imprisonment. The court ruled that Corda violated Section 13(a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 880, also known as the Public Assembly Act of 1985.

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

A proposed ordinance in Baguio City aims to eliminate political involvement in distributing government aid by prohibiting officials from taking part and removing personal branding from assistance programs. Councilor Yuri Weygan introduced the measure titled “Baguio City Aid Without Politics,” which aims to prohibit public officials from taking part in distributing financial assistance, subsidies, and relief goods, ensuring that all forms of government aid are not under any pu

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

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

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Department of Education's (DepEd) efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country's education system, seeking to address issues faced by faculty and students daily. "These [initiatives] are not one-off solutions. We are building systems that will last, improve over time, and directly support our classrooms," Angara said at the 2026 National Innovation Day on Wednesday. Angara underscored that DepEd's AI initia

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

Nagkasa ng kilos-protesta ang mga miyembro ng Gabriela sa harap ng Department of Finance nitong Huwebes upang hilingin sa pamahalaan na alisin ang value-added tax (VAT) at excise tax sa produktong petrolyo. Sa gitna ng protesta, naghagis ng pintura at bulok na kamatis ang ilang demonstrador sa poster ni Finance Secretary Ralph Recto bilang pagpapakita ng kanilang galit sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at dagdag-pasanin umano ito sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan. Ayon sa

Sinibak sa puwesto ang 11 tauhan ng pulisya sa Pangasinan nitong Abril 27 dahil sa kanilang pagkakasangkot sa operasyon ng ilegal na sugal na jueteng sa iba't ibang bahagi ng lungsod. Sa kumpirmasyon ni Philippine National Police Public Information Office Chief Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño, kabilang sa mga inalis sa pagkakaupo ang director ng Pangasinan Police Provincial Office at ang mga chief of police sa mga bayan kung saan napatunayang umiiral ang mga ilegal na sugal.

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

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed over the weekend that the assassination threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against the president and his allies were "neither a metaphor nor a hyperbole." NBI director Melvin Matibag said they confirmed this during the investigation and it has since become one of the charges cited in the two impeachment complaints filed against her. “What we know—and this is based on our own findings—[is] that [the threat] was just

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a massive rollback for diesel and kerosene prices in the Philippines, effective tomorrow, April 28. DOE Secretary Sharon Garin confirmed that diesel prices will drop by P12.94 per liter, resulting in an estimated price range of P75.93 to P101.96. Likewise, Kerosene prices will decrease to a range of approximately P125.39 to P147.98, following a drop of P15.71 per liter. On the other hand, gasoline prices will conversely increase by P0.

The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division issued a Precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) against Senator Francis Joseph "Chiz" Escudero on Monday, April 27. The court order also applies to Maynard Ngu, Escudero's friend and campaign donor, effectively placing him on the national hold departure list. This directive orders the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration to prevent both individuals from departing the Philippines while they remain subjects of an ongoing investigation. T