Success in professional licensure examinations is often measured by percentages, rankings, and passing rates. But sometimes, a single number tells a far more striking story. Zero. The Professional Regulation Commission announced that no examinee passed the May 2026 Certified Public Accountants Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE), resulting in a 0 percent passing rate for one of the country’s most demanding professional tests. While the announcement is brief, its

For more than two decades, a housewife held on to the same six numbers—numbers tied not to statistics or prediction systems, but to family memories and a promise shared between sisters. That patience finally paid off. A housewife recently claimed more than ₱24 million in jackpot winnings after correctly matching the winning combination in the 6/42 Lotto draw conducted on May 23, 2026. The winning numbers—12-18-03-17-05-08—earned her a jackpot prize worth ₱24,158,156.53, trans

The House Committee on Ethics has recommended the expulsion of Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga, citing continued “disorderly behavior” despite previously serving two separate 60-day suspensions. According to Committee Chair Rep. JC Abalos, the panel found Barzaga violated House rules and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The committee said another suspension would likely no longer deter the conduct, which it said has continuou

Umani ng batikos mula kay Senador Panfilo "Ping" Lacson ang plano ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na ipatawag si Nancy dela Rosa, asawa ni Senador Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, bilang bahagi ng patuloy na paghahanap sa senador na nahaharap sa arrest warrant mula sa International Criminal Court (ICC). Nauna nang sinabi ni NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag na pinag-aaralan ng ahensya ang pagpapalabas ng subpoena laban kay Nancy dela Rosa at iba pang mga personalidad na may

Kinumpirma ni NBI Director Melvin Matibag na naglabas na ng subpoena ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) laban sa apat na indibidwal kaugnay ng patuloy na imbestigasyon sa naganap na insidente ng pamamaril sa Senado at sa umano’y pagtakas ni Senador Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Kabilang sa mga ipinatawag ng NBI ang suspendidong Senate Sergeant-at-Arms na si Mao Aplasca, Pasay City Chief of Police Joselito De Sesto, Deputy Chief of Staff ni Senador Robin Padilla na si Jean

“YOU’RE SAFE NOW, DOGGO” The dog rescued from the collapsed unfinished building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga has now been transferred to the Angeles City Dog Pound and Animal Shelter Compound for proper care and recovery. According to the City Veterinary Office, the dog—believed to be the foreman’s pet—will receive food, vitamins, and medical attention to help it recover from the traumatic incident. Authorities earlier said the dog was spotted trying to emerge

Former senator Francis Tolentino has officially been appointed as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang confirmed on Monday. Tolentino replaces Bienvenido Laguesma, who served as Labor chief since June 2022 before stepping down due to health concerns requiring his full attention. The appointment came after the one-year ban on appointing candidates who lost in the 2025 elections officially expired earlier this month. In his farewell

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) revealed that the nine-story building that collapsed in Angeles, Pampanga had already been issued a work stoppage order in September 2025 over multiple safety violations. According to DOLE Region 3, inspectors found serious Occupational Safety and Health violations at the construction site, including the absence of safety belts, lifelines, hard hats, boots, safety officers, and proper worker accommodations. Authorities also cited

A major political shake-up is brewing inside the Senate after 11 senators from the minority bloc formally expressed support for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to become the next Senate President, following weeks of turmoil, leadership instability, and the controversial shooting incident that rocked the upper chamber. The group, now identified as “Solid Bloc 11” or SB-11, believes Gatchalian is the most capable leader to restore credibility, discipline, and public trust in the Sen

A Philippine Military Academy cadet from Cavite has graduated from the prestigious United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, marking another milestone in the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ international military education program. Cadet First Class Renzo Jamir C. Almodovar, 22, an original member of PMA “SIKLAB-LAYA” Class of 2025, graduated from USMA Class of 2026 on May 22 in West Point, New York. Almodovar completed a Bachelor of Science in International Affai

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a building under construction collapsed in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City early Sunday, leaving dozens trapped beneath rubble. Authorities said the incident involved a proposed nine-storey structure along Teodoro Street that reportedly collapsed around 3:00 a.m. At least 24 to 26 individuals have already been rescued from the site, while authorities fear that more than 20 others may still be tra

Authorities intercepted more than ₱56.7 million worth of suspected shabu in two separate anti-drug operations linked to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), leading to the arrest of two women and the interception of an outbound cargo parcel bound for Bohol. In a statement, the NBI-International Airport Investigation Division (IAID), together with the NAIA Anti-Illegal Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-AIDITG), said a total of 8,402 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochl

According to the Department of Health (DOH), 4,633 newly diagnosed cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were recorded in the country from January to March, a ninefold increase compared with the same quarter last year. Recent data from the HIV and AIDS Sur­veil­lance of the Phil­ip­pines showed that about 51 cases were recorded per day in the first quarter, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the quarter average cases last year at 57. Average monthly cases were reporte

Lumobo na sa halos ₱18.5 trillion ang kabuuang utang ng Pilipinas hanggang Marso 2026, ayon sa IBON Foundation. Batay sa datos ng grupo, umaabot umano sa ₱126.6 billion kada buwan ang average na nadaragdag sa utang ng bansa sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. Ayon pa sa IBON, mas mabilis umano ang pangungutang ng kasalukuyang administrasyon kumpara sa mga nagdaang pamahalaan nina Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Benigno Aquino III, at Rodrigo Duterte. Binigyang-diin

Kinuwestyon ni Atty. Jimmy Bondoc ang legal counsel ni Ronald dela Rosa, ang legalidad ng pagpapatupad ng arrest warrant mula sa International Criminal Court o ICC laban sa senador. Sa kaniyang pahayag, sinabi ni Bondoc na wala pang umiiral na malinaw na batas o “applicable rules” sa Pilipinas pagdating sa mga foreign o unrecognized warrants, dahilan umano ng kalituhan sa usapin. “Matagal ko na pong sinasabi, pagdating sa foreign, unrecognized warrants, wala pang batas o appl

On Thursday, DA chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. filed charges against six DPWH officials and eight contractors linked to allegedly nonexistent FMR projects funded under the 2021 national budget. The complaints named DPWH Davao Occidental District Engineer Rodrigo Larete, Project Engineer and Officer-in-charge (OIC)-Chief of Construction Section Joel Lumogdang, OIC-Assistant District Engineer Michael Awa, Quality Assurance Officer Jafel Faunillan and Acting Finance Chief Czar R

Beyond landholdings, financial assets, and official disclosures, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s latest statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth offers a glimpse into another form of wealth—one painted across canvases tied to Philippine history, nationalism, and cultural prestige. Documents obtained from the Office of the Ombudsman revealed that Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos declared 138 paintings in their 2025 SALN with a combined appraised value of P84.8

The Supreme Court has denied Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and status quo ante order seeking to stop the Philippine government from cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The petition was filed amid concerns over the possible enforcement of ICC actions related to the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs, where dela Rosa served as Philippine National Police chief. In earlier filings, the Offic

A university’s responsibility to its students does not end at the classroom door. In a landmark ruling reinforcing institutional accountability, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has ordered the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) and several of its officials to pay P6.45 million in damages to the parents of Cheryl Sarate, who died after suffering severe burns when her costume caught fire during a university beauty pageant in 2006. The decision, penned by Senior

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally designated veteran international criminal lawyer Kate Gibson as associate counsel in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case. In a document dated May 18, the Court’s Registry, the ICC’s administrative arm, informed Trial Chamber III that Gibson had been officially appointed to Duterte’s legal team. Gibson's designation was requested by Duterte's new lead counsel Peter Haynes, who replaced B