BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte — Labintatlong tauhan ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) sa Butuan City ang inaresto matapos umanong mangikil ng pera mula sa isang driver sa isinagawang entrapment operation sa Barangay Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. Pinangunahan ang operasyon ng Regional Intelligence Division ng Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa LTO National Office, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, at Buenavista Municipal Police Station. Ayon

Muling binuhay ng mga katutubong Tao ng Orchid Island (Lanyu), Taiwan ang isang sinaunang ruta sa dagat matapos maglayag noong Hunyo 15 sakay ng isang tradisyunal na bangkang kahoy patungong Batanes, Pilipinas. Layunin ng makasaysayang paglalayag na buhayin ang matagal nang naputol na ugnayan sa pagitan ng mga Tao ng Taiwan at mga Ivatan ng Batanes, na pinaniniwalaang may iisang ninuno at magkakaparehong ugat ng kultura at wika. Ang 20-upuang bangka na pinangalanang “Ovayan”

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has signaled his readiness to relinquish the Senate’s top post, acknowledging that the opposing bloc may soon have enough votes to elect a new leader while vowing to continue pursuing what he described as the truth behind controversial flood control funds. In a lengthy statement posted on his Facebook page, Cayetano said discussions with Joel Villanueva indicated that his colleagues on the other side “will soon have the numbers” to install

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the preventive suspension of Senator Jinggoy Estrada for 90 days in connection with the graft case he is facing over the alleged flood control kickback scheme. The anti-graft court's Second Division issued the suspension order while proceedings in the case continue. Under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, public officials facing valid graft charges may be placed under preventive suspension to prevent them from influencing witnesses, tampe

Sa gitna ng pagdiriwang ng isang mahalagang okasyon para sa kanilang pamilya, pinili ni General Santos City Councilor Michael Pacquiao na manatili sa lungsod upang pangunahan at suportahan ang mga relief efforts para sa mga biktima ng malakas na lindol na yumanig sa Mindanao. Hindi nakadalo si Michael sa kasal ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid na si Jimuel Pacquiao sa California, Estados Unidos, matapos niyang unahing tugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga residenteng naapektuhan

National Artist Kidlat Tahimik is moving to give up the privileges and benefits attached to the country’s highest cultural honor in protest of proposed higher education reforms that would reduce General Education (GE) units in college from 36 to 18. In an open letter addressed to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. Shirley Agrupis, the acclaimed filmmaker and cultural advocate criticized what he described as an education system increasingly focused on produc

In a gesture of compassion and tribute, Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) has announced that it will provide full scholarships to the six siblings of late student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” N. Baterbonia, ensuring that his dream of securing a brighter future for his family lives on. The announcement was made by ADDU President Fr. Karel San Juan, SJ, following a funeral Mass held in honor of the young athlete. Speaking before family, friends, and members of the academic commun

Two Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets are set to represent the country in India after being selected for an international military training program that will allow them to continue their education at one of Asia’s leading defense institutions. Cadet Third Class Tyron D. Esternon of Bulacan and Cadet Third Class Rhadjan Louis S. Erta of Iloilo paid a farewell call to PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard N. Valencia on June 15 ahead of their deployment to the N

Isang biyuda ang nananawagan ng reporma sa PhilHealth matapos umanong hindi nila magamit ang benepisyong matagal na pinagbayaran ng kanyang asawa na pumanaw habang naghihintay ng life-saving surgery para sa brain hematoma. Sa viral na social media post, ikinuwento ni Maria Lourdes Sulit na dinala ang kanyang asawang si Marvin sa ospital matapos itong ma-diagnose na may brain hematoma. Ayon sa kanya, una silang sinabihan na aabot umano sa humigit-kumulang ₱4 milyon ang kinakai

SILANG, Cavite — After enduring 45 days of intense military-style training, discipline, and physical and mental challenges, 424 members of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “SIKLAB-MASINDASIG” Class of 2030 officially earned their place in the Cadet Corps of the Philippine National Police (CCPNP). The incorporation rites, held at the BGen Cicero C. Campos Field inside Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda, marked the culmination of the New Cadet Orientation Course (NC

BAGUIO CITY — As the nation commemorated the 128th Philippine Independence Day on Thursday, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) reminded Filipinos that freedom is not only a historic achievement to celebrate but a responsibility that must be actively protected by every generation. During the observance at Fort General Gregorio H. Del Pilar, PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia read the message of Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Rome

Live Nation Philippines (LNPH) announced that the general on-sale tickets for BTS' upcoming "Arirang" concert in Manila have officially sold out. The announcement comes months ahead of the group's scheduled performances on March 13 and 14, 2027, highlighting the immense demand for the highly anticipated return of the global K-pop sensation to the Philippines. Following the sellout, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from fans who celebrated securing tickets, w

Claudia Barretto has filed a petition seeking to remove her father Dennis Padilla’s surname from her legal name and retain only her mother Marjorie Barretto’s family name. A legal document shared by Padilla on social media identified the petitioner as “Claudia Isabelle Barretto Baldivia,” requesting the removal of “Baldivia,” the comedian’s real surname. The petition listed the Office of the Solicitor General, the local civil registrars of Quezon City and Muntinlupa City, and

DIPACULAO, Aurora — The family of one of the two Ateneo de Manila University students who drowned in Aurora is calling for a full investigation into the tragedy, even as police maintain that the incident was a purely accidental drowning. The Aurora Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Tuesday said initial findings based on witness accounts and statements from the victims’ companions showed no indication of foul play in the deaths of Ateneo students Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adi

The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani in Mindanao rose to 37 as of Tuesday, June 9, according to data released by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The OCD reported 33 fatalities in Region 12 and four in Region 11. Most of the deaths were attributed to falling debris caused by the powerful earthquake, Civil Defense spokesperson Junie Castillo said. Authorities also recorded 456 injured individuals and four persons reported missing in Regi

Former police officer Rafael Dumlao III, who was tagged by authorities as the alleged mastermind in the 2016 kidnapping and killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo, has been arrested in Quezon City, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Tuesday. According to Remulla, Dumlao was apprehended by operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. He is now under government custody pending further legal proceedings. Dumlao has long bee

The Philippine basketball community is mourning the loss of two promising student-athletes after members of the Ateneo de Manila University Men's Basketball Team, Rene Clert Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21, died in a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on Monday, June 8. In an official statement, Ateneo confirmed the tragic deaths of the two players and expressed its deepest condolences to their families, teammates, coaches, and loved o

The 18 alleged bagmen who claim to be former Marines, together with their legal counsel Levito Baligod, appeared at the Senate on Monday—but not for the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the controversial flood control projects. Instead, the group visited Sen. Robin Padilla, who described them as his “guests.” Padilla said he was informed of their arrival and personally met and escorted them inside the Senate premises. The visit came as Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian e

Residents affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Southern Mindanao are appealing for immediate government assistance as authorities assess damaged schools, hospitals, bridges, and other structures. With fears of aftershocks still looming, many families remain displaced and uncertain about when it will be safe to return home. Affected communities continue to grapple with fears of aftershocks and possible hazards, highlighting the need for the rapid delivery of aid and eme

The Senate impeachment court on Monday confirmed receipt of the House prosecution panel’s manifestation in response to Vice President Sara Duterte’s answer to the articles of impeachment. The prosecution panel earlier described Duterte’s submission as a “non-answer,” arguing that it failed to directly address the allegations contained in the impeachment complaint and therefore required no formal reply. Duterte’s camp filed its response on June 1, seeking the dismissal of the