Fifteen Filipino Survivors Rescued After Vessel Capsizes
Fifteen Filipino seafarers rescued as search continues for four missing crew members from the capsized M/V Devon Bay near Scarborough Shoal.
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Liberal Party Reshapes Leadership Ahead of 2028 Elections
Liberal Party names Leila de Lima as chair, shifting focus to unity and coalitions ahead of the 2028 elections. Major changes unfold post-defeats.
Police Rescue Two Minors in Human Trafficking Crackdown
Two minors rescued in back-to-back operations highlight urgent action against child trafficking in public spaces in the Philippines.
Chinese Rescue Operation Saves 17 from Capsized Vessel
Chinese authorities rescued 17 Filipino crew members from a sunken cargo ship in the South China Sea, amid ongoing territorial tensions.
Marcos Denies Removal Claims Amid Unverified Rumors
Claims that Marcos dismissed removal calls lack proof, with no official record supporting the narrative amidst a polarized political landscape.
Barzaga Fights Back Against Sedition Complaints On Free Speech
Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga defends his free speech rights as he faces DOJ complaints over Mindanao secession remarks and an anti-admin protest.
Estonian Vlogger Arrested in Dumaguete for Harassment
Estonian vlogger Siim Roosipuu arrested in Dumaguete for harassment, overstaying visa, and violating local laws amid crackdown on foreign content creators.
Dela Rosa Emerges Amid Legal Speculation on Birthday
Senator Bato dela Rosa reemerges on his 64th birthday, asserting he is alive and awaiting justice amid ICC arrest speculations.
1.3 Million Filipinos Register for 2026 Barangay Elections
Over 1.3 million Filipinos have registered to vote in the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, reflecting strong grassroots engagement.
Senate Orders Show Cause for Missing Witnesses in Graft Inquiry
Senate compels Zaldy Co and Orly Guteza to testify in flood control project inquiry amid corruption charges, escalating scrutiny on public funds.
Senator Gatchalian Proposes Abolition of Outdated OMB
OMB faces abolition as Gatchalian files bill to fold it into IPOPHL, arguing CD/DVD piracy policing is obsolete in the digital age.
DOE scraps P24B solar deals tied to Rep Leviste
DOE cancels Solar Philippines contracts, slaps ₱24B penalty on Leviste firm, axing 11,000MW and risking power shortages nationwide.
Batangas Court Issues Fresh Arrest Warrant vs Atong Ang
Batangas court issues new arrest warrant vs Atong Ang for kidnapping with homicide; P10M reward fuels manhunt as authorities intensify the crackdown.
Dueñas Vice Mayor Dies After Accidental Gunshot Wound
A tragic accident during the New Year celebrations claimed the life of Aimee Paz Lamasan, the Vice Mayor of Dueñas, Iloilo. On December 30, 2025, an accidental discharge of her 9mm pistol at her residence in La Paz, Iloilo City severely wounded her, leading to her death the following day despite emergency medical intervention. The … Read more
Bacolod Awards P437M Waste Contract Amid Probe
Bacolod City recently averted a potential holiday garbage crisis by awarding a ₱437 million waste management contract to a newly formed Luzon-based consortium known as I-SWIMS. This decisive maneuver, however, has sparked debate over the transparency of the city’s procurement process due to the rapid disqualification of the previous contractor and the swift approval by … Read more
Duterte Reports Aid to 25K+, Pushes Davao Infrastructure
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
April Boys’ Jimmy Regino Dies, Ending Iconic OPM Trio
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
PH Navy Intercepts Chinese Frigate Near Capones Island
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
Van Hits Motorcycle in Pola, Oriental Mindoro; 3 Dead
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
Cabral Faces Probe Before Fatal Fall in DPWH Scam Case
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