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

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning of increasing cases, deaths, and cross-border transmission. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Sunday after health authorities reported eight labor­at­ory-con­firmed cases, 246 sus­pec­ted cases, and 80 sus­pec­ted deaths in east­ern DRC's Ituri pr

Senator Leila de Lima is pushing for expanded cash benefits for senior citizens through a proposed measure seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11982, also known as the amended “Centenarians Act of 2016.” Senator Leila de Lima is pushing for expanded cash benefits for senior citizens through a proposed measure seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11982, also known as the amended “Centenarians Act of 2016.” De Lima said the proposal aims to provide financial assistance to Filipino s

Bangsamoro Minister of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) Chief Mohagher Iqbal refused to step down amid the P2.2 billion suit controversy. Iqbal confirmed that he received the letter order of withdrawal of the chief minister this Monday, May 16, from the Macacua. “I respectfully decline to resign at this time, and I wish to place on record that I do not consent to any interpretation of my silence or of any future action as constituting a constructive or deemed re

The Senate approved a new set of committee chairmanships on Monday, May 18, following the recent leadership reshuffle. The reorganization includes key committees on education, defense, health, energy, and public services. • Loren Legarda – Culture and the Arts; Basic Education • Pia Cayetano – Ways and Means; Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation and Futures Thinking; Energy • Bong Go – Health and Demography; Sports • Joel Villanueva – Higher, Technical and Vocational Edu

BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 graduated on Saturday not just as traditional military officers, but as a new generation of soldiers trained for the realities of modern warfare — from cyber threats and artificial intelligence to drone and multi-domain operations. With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading the commencement exercises as Guest of Honor and Speaker, the graduating cadets marked what military officials described a

Senator Ronald dela Rosa may face immediate arrest if he attempts to leave the Philippines while authorities move to validate and enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant issued against him, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said immigration authorities and law enforcement agencies have already been placed on alert following the issuance of the ICC warrant linked to alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Duterte

Sinuspinde ng anim na buwan without pay ng Office of the Ombudsman si Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca kaugnay ng insidente ng putukan sa Senado noong May 13. Ayon kay Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, epektibo agad nitong Biyernes ang preventive suspension habang nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon. “We can’t ignore something of this magnitude,” ani Remulla. Samantala, sinabi rin ni National Bureau of Investigation chief Melvin Matibag na kabilang si Aplasca sa mga per

The United States is no longer just investing in Philippine infrastructure; it is helping build a massive economic corridor designed to transform Luzon into one of Asia’s next major trade and manufacturing routes. During a high-level visit to Subic Bay on May 13, members of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Steering Committee delegation from the United States Embassy met with officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to push forward the LEC, an ambitious intern

Inaprubahan na sa ikalawang pagbasa ng House of Representatives ang House Bill No. 8876, isang panukalang batas na naglalayong palawigin ang validity ng Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) IDs mula tatlong taon hanggang limang taon. Ayon kay House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, isa sa mga may-akda ng panukala, layunin nitong mabawasan ang gastusin, abala, at mahabang proseso na dinaranas ng milyun-milyong Filipino professionals sa paulit-ulit na renewal ng kanila

A tense new development has surfaced following the shooting incident inside the Senate complex, after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag revealed a copy of a request letter from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) seeking the deployment of NBI personnel at the premises on the very day the incident unfolded. The letter, dated May 13 and signed by GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso, asked the NBI to send personnel to the GSIS c

The Southern Police District (SPD) has identified the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting incident near the Senate complex on Wednesday night as 44-year-old Mel Oragon, reportedly employed as a driver at the National Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said Oragon is now under police custody as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident that triggered panic and heightened security in the area. Law enforcement officials ha

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano officially announced that the Senate will formally convene as an Impeachment Court at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. This move marks the beginning of the constitutional trial of Vice President Sara Duterte following weeks of legislative deliberation in the lower house. The announcement follows the formal transmission of the Articles of Impeachment from the House of Representatives. On late Wednesday, May 13, House Secretary-General Chel

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa have allegedly left the Senate building at approximately 2:30 AM, a fellow senator confirmed the timing of the departure based on an official report from the Senate secretariat, marking a notably late exit during a period of intensive legislative sessions. As of this report, there has been no official statement from Dela Rosa’s office or Senate leadership regarding the specific reason for his early morning departure. This remains a developing

A graduate of Visayas State University etched her name into LET history after emerging as the nation’s top scorer in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) – Secondary Level. Rashil Rae Ramos Recorte secured the No. 1 spot nationwide with an outstanding 95.80 percent rating, one of the highest recorded performances in recent years, according to the Professional Regulation Commission. The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced that

Humingi ng tawad sa kaniyang live-in partner at sa buong hanay ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang isang police corporal na nakuhanan ng video habang umano’y sinasaktan ang kaniyang kinakasama sa Malolos City, Bulacan. Nag-viral sa social media ang naturang video matapos makita ang umano’y pananakit ng pulis sa loob ng kanilang tirahan, bagay na umani ng matinding reaksiyon mula sa publiko. Sa inilabas na pahayag, sinabi ng pulis na nagsisisi siya sa nangyari at humihing

Tiklo ang isang Indian national matapos makuhanan ng mahigit P850,000 halaga ng umano’y smuggled cigarettes sa ikinasang anti-illicit cigarette operation sa Besao, Mountain Province noong Mayo 12. Ayon sa pulisya, nahuli ang 33-anyos na negosyante sa Barangay Kin-iway habang isinasagawa ang operasyon laban sa iligal na sigarilyo. Nasamsam mula sa suspek ang 82 reams ng MODERN Red cigarettes, 15 reams ng MODERN Lights, at 10 packs pa ng MODERN Red cigarettes. Batay sa pagsusur

Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator

Hinamon ni Senador Francis Pangilinan si Senador Robin Padilla kaugnay ng planong paghahain nito ng ethics complaint matapos ang mainit nilang palitan ng argumento sa plenaryo ng Senado. Sa inilabas na pahayag nitong Martes, sinabi ni Pangilinan na wala umanong sapat na basehan ang reklamong nais ihain ni Padilla at pinayuhan pa itong huwag maging “balat sibuyas.” “Sa tagal ko dito sa Senado at sa dami ng sigawan o pagtataas ng boses na nangyari na rito, ngayon lang siguro ma