Manila Police District Suspends Arrest of Shirtless Individuals in Public Areas

Manila Police District

Manila Police District Suspends Enforcement of Shirtless Ordinance The Manila Police District has ordered the immediate suspension of arresting or penalizing individuals seen shirtless in public places across Manila. This decision came after growing public criticism that the enforcement of the ordinance seemed unfair, especially toward low-income individuals who may not have easy access to … Read more

PAGASA Gives Latest Update on Super Typhoon Sinlaku Monitored Outside PAR

Super Typhoon Sinlaku

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Unlikely to Enter PAR, Says PAGASA PAGASA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is currently monitoring Super Typhoon Sinlaku, although it is not expected to directly affect the Philippines. As of early morning on April 13, 2026, the typhoon was located about 2,580 kilometers east of the Visayas, with … Read more

BINI Makes History as the First P-Pop Group to Perform at Coachella 2026

BINI

BINI Represents the Philippines in Historic Coachella 2026 Performance BINI made history after becoming the first P-pop group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, marking a major breakthrough for Filipino music on the global stage. The group, composed of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Jhoanna, Stacey, Gwen, Sheena, and Mikha, performed … Read more

Valeriano Slams Oil Firms Over “Unfair” ₱1 Fuel Rollback

Valeriano

₱1 Rollback Too Small? Valeriano Speaks Out on Fuel Prices ROLANDO VALERIANO – The Manila representative criticized oil companies over what he described as an unfair fuel price rollback, calling it misleading and unfavorable to consumers. He pointed out that while fuel prices had increased significantly in recent weeks—rising by around ₱15 to ₱18—companies only … Read more

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Denies Plans to Oust House Speaker Bojie Dy

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Rejects Rumors of a Move to Replace House Speaker Bojie Dy GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO – The former President and current Pampanga Representative has denied reports claiming that she planned to replace House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III in the leadership of the House of Representatives. Arroyo strongly rejected the allegations, saying there … Read more

Dita Angara-Mathay Named New Secretary of the Department of Tourism

Dita Angara-Mathay

Dita Angara-Mathay Appointed as New DOT Secretary by President Marcos Jr. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Dita Angara-Mathay as the new Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), marking a leadership change in one of the country’s key economic agencies. The appointment came after the former Tourism Secretary, Christina Frasco, was reassigned as Presidential … Read more