“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