U.S.–Iran Tensions Persist as Trump Rejects New Proposal DONALD TRUMP – The U.S. President stated that he is not satisfied with a new proposal from Iran, as peace talks remain stalled despite an ongoing ceasefire. Iran reportedly submitted the proposal through Pakistan, though its contents were not disclosed. Trump attributed the delay to serious disagreements … Read more
Loren Legarda Calls for a ₱200 Pay Hike Amid Rising Prices LOREN LEGARDA – The senator is advocating for a ₱200 daily wage increase for private sector workers, renewing her call on Labor Day to help ease their financial struggles. She pointed out that many workers are finding it difficult to cope with rising prices … Read more
Chavit Singson to Imee Marcos: Convince Your Brother to Exit Gracefully CHAVIT SINGSON – The former Ilocos Sur governor has urged Senator Imee Marcos to persuade her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., to consider stepping down through what he described as a “graceful exit” amid the controversies facing the administration. Speaking on a television … Read more
DFA Cites Diplomatic Source on Zaldy Co’s Reported Presence in Paris ZALDY CO – The former Ako Bicol party-list representative is reportedly in Paris, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who said the information came from a highly trusted diplomatic source. She explained that while the identity of the source cannot be disclosed due … Read more
Cobra King of Leyte Succumbs to Cobra Bite LEYTE – A man known in his community as the “Cobra King” in Samar reportedly died after being bitten by one of his own pet snakes. The victim, identified as Danny, was known in his area for handling and caring for venomous snakes, especially cobras. Many people … Read more
Court Order Leads to Arrest of Jay Sonza in Cyberlibel Case JAY SONZA – The former broadcaster was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday evening in Quezon City in connection with a cyberlibel case. According to the NBI, the arrest was carried out after the Pasay City Regional Trial Court issued … Read more
Paolo Marcoleta Faces Backlash for Wrong Movie Reference PAOLO MARCOLETA – The Sagip Party-list Representative faced criticism online after making an incorrect movie reference during a House Justice Committee hearing on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. While discussing the possible opening of a box containing tax records linked to the Vice President … Read more
Saleema Refran Steps Down from GMA News for a Government Post SALEEMA REFRAN – The veteran journalist has officially stepped down from GMA Integrated News after 15 years of service to take on a new role in government as the Public Information Officer of the Office of the Ombudsman. Her departure marks the end of … Read more
Financial Aid Application Sparks Frustration Among OFWs in UAE Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed concern over the application process for financial aid from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), intended for those affected by the crisis in the Middle East. On the day the online registration opened, … Read more
Woman Found Dead After Giving Birth Alone CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A woman died shortly after giving birth alone inside her rented room at a boarding house in Barangay Bulua. According to reports, fellow residents discovered the woman in the bathroom, already lifeless and covered in blood. They immediately called for help, and when … Read more