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
Sara Duterte Thanks Bongbong Marcos Jr. For Trust As Secretary of Education SARA DUTERTE – Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos. A legislator called on Sara to show decency and step down from her position at DepEd, but Bongbong Marcos stated that she would remain as the head of … Read more
PNP May Cancel Fugitive Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s Firearm Licenses This Week QUIBOLOY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering possibly canceling Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s firearm licenses in the coming week. Filipino pastor and leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist church known as the Kingdom of Jesus Christ Apollo Quiboloy currently faces numerous arrest warrants stemming … Read more
In Taguig, P300K Borrowed for a Jeepney Purchase Was Lost to Flames FIRE INCIDENT – A Taguig resident was devastated after the P300K he borrowed to purchase a jeepney was engulfed by flames. Mark Joseph Pede faced a devastating loss when a fire engulfed his residence in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Zone 3, Taguig City, on … Read more
Councilor Slams Phillip Salvador for His Decision to Run for Senator KIKO RUSTIA – The former “Survivor” castaway and incumbent Pasig City Councilor criticized actor Phillip Salvador’s decision to run for senator in the 2025 elections, labeling it as turning “the Senate into a garbage dump.” Phillip Salvador is a prominent Filipino actor known for … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos Says His Wife Liza Marcos ‘Not Used To Politics’ LIZA MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos said First Lady Liza Marcos is inexperienced in politics and still had much to learn. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Liza were married on April 17, 1993, and have been blessed with three sons: Ferdinand Alexander … Read more
VP Sara Duterte-Carpio To Stay As DepEd Chief Says President Bongbong Marcos BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Vice President Sara Duterte will stay as Department of Education (DepEd) chief. On Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte will retain her position as Secretary of Education despite calls … Read more