Gerald Asuncion
Mindanao Shaken by Major Earthquake, Authorities Monitor Tsunami Risk MINDANAO – A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces in southern Philippines. The earthquake occurred at around 7:37 a.m. and was … Read more
PCP Suspends Dr. Tony Leachon for Six Months Over Ethics Violations The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has suspended Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon for six months after finding him guilty of violating professional ethical standards, particularly for making public statements considered damaging to fellow medical professionals. The decision was issued by the PCP’s 13-member Board … Read more
Agot Isidro Criticizes Pia Cayetano After Senate Lobby Incident AGOT ISIDRO – The veteran actress criticized Senator Pia Cayetano following a tense incident at the Senate lobby on June 4, where a group of former Marines was brought in to testify on alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The event became controversial after reports and … Read more
US Revokes All Visas of Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez The United States has revoked all visas previously issued to Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez. The ambassador confirmed the cancellation but said that U.S. authorities did not provide any additional information … Read more
Erwin Tulfo Warns Senators Against Unauthorized Blue Ribbon Investigations ERWIN TULFO – The senator warned that he would seek the arrest of any senator who conducts a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing without his approval, maintaining that he is the rightful chairman of the committee and the only person authorized to call official investigations under … Read more
Canada Paddleboarding Accident Claims the Lives of Filipino Newlyweds A newlywed Filipino couple living in Canada tragically passed away after a paddleboarding accident on May 30, 2026, at Browning Lake in Murrin Provincial Park near Squamish, British Columbia. The couple, identified as Genesis Jeru Bague and his wife Mariz Bello, fell into the water and … Read more
Erwin Tulfo Moves to Sue Accusers Over Bribery Allegations ERWIN TULFO – The senator has announced plans to file legal charges against individuals claiming to be former Marines who accused him and several other lawmakers of receiving suitcases allegedly filled with money. He said the accusations are politically motivated and not based on truth. In … Read more
Robin Padilla Denies Causing Senate Lobby Tension Involving Jonvic Remulla ROBIN PADILLA – The senator has denied accusations that he caused tension during a recent commotion at the Senate lobby involving Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla. The incident, which went viral on social media, showed a brief physical pushing … Read more
House Sanctions Bong Suntay for Inappropriate Comments About Anne Curtis The House of Representatives has found Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay guilty of making inappropriate remarks about actress Anne Curtis and has ordered several disciplinary actions against him. These include issuing a public apology to Anne Curtis and all women, attending a gender … Read more
Ogie Diaz Responds to Bashers Over Claims About Bela Padilla Issue OGIE DIAZ – The talent manager and entertainment reporter has denied claims that he made up stories about actress Bela Padilla allegedly having a difficult attitude on set. He addressed the issue during a recent episode of “Showbiz Update,” where he responded to online … Read more