Here are the top 20 highest-paid government officials in the Philippines in 2022 COMMISSION ON AUDIT – Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla and Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno were the highest-paid officials under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. based on the 2022 Report on Salaries and … Read more
Trillanes for Caloocan mayor? TRILLANES FOR MAYOR? – Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is reportedly considering a bid for the mayoral position in Caloocan in the 2025 elections. Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV, a retired Philippine naval officer, served as a senator in the Philippines from 2007 to 2019. After his senatorial term, he transitioned into … Read more
Due to their fake kidnapping prank, Tukomi vloggers were arrested TUKOMI – The three vloggers who gained popularity for filming a fake kidnapping prank were apprehended by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on August 1. As per a PNP report, the Las Piñas City Police Station detained the vloggers named Mark Heroshi San Rafael, Mark … Read more
Martin Diño, the former Undersecretary of DILG, has passed away MARTIN DIÑO – The former Undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) passed away earlier today, August 8, 2023, due to cancer. His passing was confirmed by his daughter, Liza Diño-Seguerra, the former Chair of the Film Development Council of the Philippines … Read more
Jose Antonio Sanvicente and security guard Christian Joseph Floralde settle hit-and-run case JOSE ANTONIO SANVICENTE vs SECURITY GUARD – The charges against the driver of a sport utility vehicle, who was caught on video hitting and running over a security guard in Mandaluyong City last year, have been dropped due to a settlement reached between … Read more
Pumpboat sank in Romblon ROMBLON – A pumpoat bound for Simara Island sank. The boat, identified as MB Sto. Niño originated from Calatrava, Romblon, and was carrying young individuals who had been part of the summer youth camp organized by the Four Square Gospel Church. According to reports from the Romblon News Network, rescue operations … Read more
Motorist Posts Video of Another Frustrating Experience After Resolving Previous Traffic Violation A motorist has shared his frustrating experience after resolving a previous traffic violation. For drivers, navigating through traffic violations may be a difficult and infuriating task. When you think you’ve solved one problem, another one appears out of nowhere. A motorist’s story depicts … Read more
Negros Occidental town declares Pura Luka Vega persona non grata PURA LUKA VEGA – The controversial drag queen has been declared “persona non grata” in Toboso, Negros Occidental. “Persona non grata” is a Latin term that translates to “an unwelcome person.” It refers to an individual who is not accepted or welcome in a particular … Read more
List of August 2023 Holiday in PH (Regular Holiday & Special Non-Working Day) AUGUST 2023 HOLIDAY IN PH – Here is a guide on the regular holiday and the special non-working day in the country this month. Undeniably, a lot of Filipinos await the holidays. To most people, it means opportunities to spend some quality … Read more
The AMLC has frozen all assets of Arnie Teves Jr. after he was designated as a “terrorist” by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC). ARNIE TEVES JR. – The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has frozen all the assets of suspended Negros Oriental Third District representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. This, after the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has designated … Read more