PCG Prefers Damage from Chinese Water Cannons Over Retaliation PCG – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said they prefer enduring Chinese water cannon damages over a counterattack. Commodore Jay Tarriela, representing the Philippine Coast Guard, underscored the importance of abstaining from retaliating against Chinese water cannon attacks. He highlighted that reciprocating could furnish the Chinese with … Read more
Cedric Lee and Deniece Cornejo Found Guilty in Vhong Navarro Serious Illegal Detention Case LIFE IMPRISONMENT – Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, and their accomplices have been convicted of serious illegal detention in a high-profile case involving TV host Vhong Navarro. The verdict was delivered by the Taguig Regional Trial Court on May 2, 2024, finding … Read more
The mayor and vice mayor of a town in Antique got into a fistfight following an argument over the distribution of food packs to those affected by El Niño. Mayor Toto Tajanlangit and Vice Mayor Jojo Fornier exchanged blows after an altercation, prompting them to file charges against each other.
Due to the distribution of “ayuda,” the mayor and vice mayor of an Antique town got into a fistfight ANTIQUE – A fistfight broke out between the mayor and vice mayor of Tobias Fornier over the distribution of food packs intended for residents affected by El Niño. The two officials argued over who should distribute … Read more
Extreme Heat Triggers Grass Fire, Devastates Famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol EXTREME HEAT – The extreme heat was deemed responsible for the grassfire that impacted two formations of the renowned Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol. The scorching temperatures were held responsible for igniting a grassfire that swept through two mounds of the iconic Chocolate Hills … Read more
BIR Logo Contest Offers P100,000 Prize BIR LOGO – A whopping P100,000 prize awaits the winner of the logo competition hosted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The agency has organized a competition to change its logo for the first time, coinciding with its 120th anniversary celebration. According to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., one … Read more
Philippines Prepares for Extended Period of Heat Until Mid-May PHILIPPINES – The Philippines prepares for an extended period of intense heat lasting until mid-May. On Sunday, a forecaster said the Philippines would undergo prolonged periods of exceptionally high temperatures until mid-May, following a record-breaking heatwave in Manila. The scorching weather, as reported by Inquirer, has … Read more
Gatchalian Wants Students Banned From Using Cellphones In Schools GATCHALIAN – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants students banned from using cellphones within school premises. On April 27, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement a policy prohibiting cellphone usage within school premises. Leading the Senate basic education committee, Gatchalian proposed this measure … Read more
PNP Revoke Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s Firearm Permits QUIBOLOY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) canceled the firearm licenses of fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy in light of ongoing legal proceedings. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a religious figure closely associated with former President Rodrigo Duterte, is currently facing multiple arrest warrants alleging child abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, exploitation, … Read more
The use of cellphones should be banned during class hours according to Senator Gatchalian CELLPHONE BAN? – Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian of the Philippines is proposing legislation to prohibit cellphone usage in all basic education institutions to enhance student focus and revive the practice of regular book reading. As the chairman of the Senate Committee … Read more