Jonvic Remulla Apologizes After a Shirtless Man Mixing Cement Gets Ticketed JONVIC REMULLA – The Interior and Local Government Secretary has issued a public apology following a viral incident in Mandaluyong City involving a man who was flagged and fined by authorities for not wearing a shirt while mixing cement near his home. The situation … Read more
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
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
₱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 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 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
PNP Busts Man Claiming Royalty in Online Scam A man claiming to be the “King” and “Supremo” of the Philippines was arrested by authorities in connection with an alleged investment scam in Laguna. The Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group confirmed that the suspect led a group calling itself the “Royal Kingdom of Maharlika” and … Read more
Tropical Depression ‘Caloy’ Approaching Philippines CALOY – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that a tropical depression may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week. As of April 9, the storm was located about 2,845 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao. It is moving slowly westward, with sustained winds of … Read more
Gas Pantry Launched to Help Riders Amid Rising Fuel Prices BOSS TOYO – The well-known social media personality has launched a community project called a “Gas Pantry,” which provides free gasoline to motorcycle riders and tricycle drivers who are struggling with rising fuel costs. Located in front of the Pinoy Pawnstars Museum in Kamias, Quezon … Read more
Parish Stops Tradition After Alleged Pigeon Abuse at Malabon Church The Diocese of Kalookan issued a statement following reports of possible animal abuse during the Salubong ceremony at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Malabon. A video circulated online appeared to show a live pigeon being restrained, its wings forcibly spread, … Read more