“Akala Ko Training Lang” — Mother of Fallen MVP Rene Speaks Out ROVELYN BATERBONIA – The mother of 2025 Palarong Pambansa Most Valuable Player (MVP) Rene Clert Baterbonia is grieving after the tragic death of her son, who drowned during a team-building activity organized by Ateneo de Manila University in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8, … Read more
Mayor Vico Sotto: ‘Sana Mas Marami Pang Makulong’ Amid Discaya Arrest VICO SOTTO – The Pasig City mayor has spoken out following the arrest of controversial contractor Curlee Discaya, expressing hope that more individuals involved in corruption will also be held accountable. Discaya was arrested on June 8 after authorities served a warrant related to … Read more
Security Threat Prompts Gatchalian to Suspend On-Site Senate Work WIN GATCHALIAN – The Senate President Pro Tempore has ordered a work-from-home arrangement for Senate employees from June 10 to 11, 2026, following reports of a possible security threat within the Senate complex. The decision was made to give authorities enough time to conduct security assessments, … Read more
35 Dead, Many Injured After Massive Earthquake Strikes Mindanao The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has risen to 35, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). As of Monday evening, authorities reported 31 fatalities in the SOCCSKSARGEN region and four in the Davao Region. Among the hardest-hit areas … Read more
Erwin Tulfo Regrets Statement on Arresting Senators During Senate Dispute ERWIN TULFO – The senator has issued a public apology to members of the Cayetano bloc after his earlier remarks in which he threatened to have fellow senators arrested if they proceeded with what he described as unauthorized hearings. In a recent interview, Tulfo, who … Read more
Authorities Arrest Curlee Discaya Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds CURLEE DISCAYA – The infamous contractor was formally arrested on Monday after authorities served a warrant against him in connection with alleged irregularities involving government flood control projects. The case involves charges of malversation through falsification of public documents, stemming from accusations that he participated … Read more
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