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
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