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Public trust in the Philippines’ top leadership has shown signs of strain, as recent surveys reveal a notable decline in confidence toward both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. The latest Pulse Asia results show a complex and shifting landscape of approval, marked by mounting concerns over inflation and corruption—two persistent national … Read more
The Philippine government faces an unprecedented crisis as the “Cabral Files,” documents linked to the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, unveil a sprawling scheme involving billions of pesos in fraudulent flood control projects nationwide. The scandal, exposing at least 421 validated “ghost” projects out of 8,000 inspected, has … Read more
Davao City First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte unveiled his 2025 accomplishment report on December 27, highlighting a year marked by expanded medical aid, vital infrastructure progress, and robust disaster response efforts. The report details assistance extended to more than 25,000 residents, landmark healthcare initiatives, and several legislative proposals, underscoring Duterte’s continual focus on public … Read more
The Philippine music community is in mourning following the death of Jimmy Regino, backing vocalist of the iconic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) group April Boys. His passing on December 27, 2025 was publicly confirmed by his brother and fellow band member, Vingo Regino, in a heartfelt video message shared on social media. With Jimmy’s death, … Read more
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año warned that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) continues to pose a significant threat despite its declared holiday ceasefire. Citing recent deadly clashes with the New People’s Army (NPA) during the Christmas and New Year period, Año dismissed the truce as insincere and urged remaining rebels to surrender and … Read more
As 2025 draws to a close, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has placed flood control projects squarely at the center of his administration’s intensified anti-corruption drive. In a decisive policy shift, the President ordered stringent audits and performance reviews across infrastructure agencies, halting new allocations for flood control in 2026 until it is proven that … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has postponed the signing of the PHP 6.793 trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) until the first week of January 2026, citing an urgent need for a meticulous review of recent legislative insertions. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto confirmed that this move aims to scrutinize bicameral adjustments against the administration’s … Read more
The Philippine Navy has deployed two of its frigates, the BRP Emilio Jacinto and BRP Diego Silang, to intercept a Chinese Jiangkai II-class frigate reportedly loitering just 41 nautical miles off Capones Island, Zambales. This move marks one of the latest escalations in a string of maritime encounters between Philippine authorities and Chinese vessels in … Read more
Government troops engaged in a fierce firefight with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Camarines Sur, resulting in the deaths of five insurgents amid ongoing efforts to eradicate remaining rebel fronts in the region. The latest encounter underscores the Philippine Army’s commitment to intensify internal security operations across the Bicol area before the year’s … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally surrendered all computers, digital storage devices, and relevant documents from the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral’s office to the Office of the Ombudsman. This key development, completed on December 23, 2025, marks a critical step in a growing investigation
The United States has significantly escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, with recent sightings of U.S. Air Force and Navy assets operating out of Puerto Rico. The deployment, which began in late August 2025, centers on the strategic territory of Puerto Rico and involves an impressive assembly of naval and aerial capabilities poised to … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three Caloocan City police officers responsible for the 2017 killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos during an anti-drug operation in Metro Manila. In a unanimous decision issued on December 22, 2025, the Court upheld the verdict that sentenced Officers Arnel G. Oares, Jeremias T. Pereda, … Read more
Filipinos can expect a welcome Christmas gift at the pump as fuel prices are set for a notable rollback during Christmas week, beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gasoline prices are projected to drop by approximately ₱1.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene could see declines ranging from ₱1.00 to ₱1.75 per liter, offering much-needed relief … Read more
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged a comprehensive and transparent investigation following a brazen metro attack in Taipei that left three civilians dead and eleven more injured. The assault, carried out by a 27-year-old suspect armed with smoke grenades and a knife, unfolded during Friday’s evening rush hour at the city’s busiest transit hub. As the … Read more
Three members of a family riding a motorcycle in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, lost their lives on the afternoon of December 19, 2025, when a passenger van collided with their vehicle along a provincial highway. The victims—a husband, wife, and their child—were declared dead on arrival upon admission to Grace Mission Hospital, where authorities also treated … Read more
The manhunt for the suspect behind a deadly mass shooting at Brown University ended on December 18, 2025, when authorities found Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. The 48-year-old Portuguese national, a former Brown student, had been wanted for the massacre that claimed two … Read more
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was questioned at the Office of the Ombudsman on December 3, 2025, just two weeks before her untimely death in a fall from a cliff along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed Cabral’s appearance as part of an ongoing … Read more
In a sweeping move against entrenched corruption in government infrastructure projects, contractor Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya was arrested on December 18, 2025, by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on charges tied to a staggering ₱7.1 billion tax evasion case and alleged involvement in a series of irregularities in flood control projects nationwide. The crackdown … Read more
MANILA — Philippine authorities have launched an aggressive crackdown on wet market retailers in the capital, issuing “show-cause orders” to vendors accused of inflating food prices during the critical holiday season. The enforcement operation, led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), targets a widening gap between government-mandated … Read more
The Philippines asserted its dominance in triathlon at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Rayong, Thailand, by capturing gold medals in both the men’s and women’s relay events. The victories, highlighted by a narrow win in the mixed relay, reaffirm the country’s stature as a regional force in the sport and add significant momentum to … Read more