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Comelec Issues Show Cause Order Against Chiz Escudero on Campaign Donation CHIZ ESCUDERO – The senator has been ordered by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to explain the ₱30 million campaign donation he allegedly received from a contractor during the 2022 elections. Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirmed that a show cause order (SCO) was sent … Read more
Hontiveros Says Claims of ₱3B Insertions Are Fake News RISA HONTIVEROS – The senator firmly denied claims linking her to billions of pesos in alleged budget insertions in the 2025 national budget. She clarified that she had no involvement in so-called bicameral “insertions” or in the unprogrammed funds that became controversial. In a Facebook post … Read more
FAMAS Sorry for False Death Report of Rosa Rosal FAMAS – The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences has issued an apology after mistakenly announcing the death of veteran actress Rosa Rosal, who is actually alive and well. The 97-year-old actress, whose real name is Florence Lansang Danon, is safe at home, according to … Read more
Zaldy and Mylene Co’s Renewal of Vows Draws Public Attention A grand renewal of vows by former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co and his wife Mylene at the Vatican has put them back in the public eye. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in July 2024 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. … Read more
Huge Sinkhole Discovered in Daanbantayan, Cebu CEBU – Residents of Daanbantayan are being warned to stay alert after a large sinkhole was discovered following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025. The sinkhole, estimated to be three to four meters deep, was found in Sitio Mayjo, Barangay Paypay. Experts immediately … Read more
Toddler Dies After Dental Procedure With Anesthesia ENGLAND – A family in Salisbury, Wiltshire is mourning the loss of their 2-year-old son who died after his lungs collapsed during a dental procedure involving anesthesia. The tragedy occurred at Valleygate Dental Surgery Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is now under investigation. The child’s parents, David … Read more
Netizens Touched by Old Man’s PHP19 Donation for Cebu Earthquake Victims An old man’s PHP19 donation for Cebu earthquake victims has gone viral, touching thousands of people online who called it the “greatest gift” despite its small amount. The story was shared by Cebu content creator Jennivieve Abelgas Caminero on October 2, 2025, just days … Read more
Kim Chiu Personally Shops for Aid for Cebu Quake Victims KIM CHIU – The actress has taken action to help her fellow Cebuanos after the strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake that shook northern Cebu on September 30. Chiu, who was born and raised in Cebu, was personally seen buying construction materials to donate to residents in Bogo … Read more
Mark Villar: “None of my relatives acquired any contracts” MARK VILLAR – The senator has firmly denied allegations that his family benefited from government contracts during his term as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021 under the Duterte administration. The issue arose after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin … Read more
Thomas Markle Safe in Cebu After 6.9 Quake, Denies Daughter’s Claim THOMAS MARKLE SR. – The 81-year-old father of Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and father-in-law of Prince Harry denied reports that he was trapped in his apartment during the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, 2025. Thomas, who has been living … Read more