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.
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Tropical Storm Ada Weakens, No Threat to Philippines
PAGASA lifts all wind signals as Tropical Storm Ada weakens and pulls away; no threat to PH, rough seas only offshore.
PAGASA Steps Up Rainfall Warnings as La Niña Persists
PAGASA ramps up rainfall warnings as La Niña brings heavier rains through early 2026, raising flood risks and urging Filipinos to stay alert.
NLEX Toll Hike Set for January 20, 2026
NLEX toll price hike takes effect Jan 20, 2026, with up to ₱72 added per trip—fourth increase since 2022 hits Central Luzon commuters.
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.
Aquino Pushes Harsher Penalties vs SHS Voucher Fraud
Senior High School Voucher fraud faces tougher penalties as Sen. Bam Aquino urges Senate action to stop ghost students and protect education funds.
CHR: LGBTQIA+ Discrimination Shrinks Jobs, Harms Health
CHR warns LGBTQIA+ discrimination in PH cuts jobs and healthcare, raising income loss, HIV risk and suicide despite broad public tolerance.
Fuel Prices Surge Again: Diesel Up P2, Gas P1 Next Week
Price hike alert: Diesel, gas, and kerosene to rise up to P2/liter starting Jan 20, adding pressure on transport and household costs.
DOJ: Only 14 DPWH Flood Projects Are Ghosts
DOJ confirms only 14 DPWH flood control projects are ghost projects, narrowing the ₱500B scandal but keeping graft, malversation cases alive.
Cebu Pacific Carries Record 26.88M Passengers in 2025
Cebu Pacific hits record 26.88M passengers in 2025, solidifying its lead in low-cost air travel across the Philippines despite global headwinds.
Senator Gatchalian Proposes Abolition of Outdated OMB
OMB faces abolition as Gatchalian files bill to fold it into IPOPHL, arguing CD/DVD piracy policing is obsolete in the digital age.
PAGASA: Amihan, Shear Line to Bring Rains
PAGASA warns Amihan, shear line to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains nationwide, raising flash flood and landslide risks through New Year.
G42 Eyes $500M Data Hub Investment in PH Over 5 Years
G42 eyes up to $500M investment in Philippine data centers, boosting jobs and growth in the country’s emerging tech sector.
PAGASA Raises Signal No.1 in 6 Areas for Tropical Storm Ada
PAGASA raises Storm Signal No. 1 in Visayas and Mindanao as Tropical Storm Ada brings heavy rains, rough seas, and lahar risks. Stay alert.
Filipino Microentrepreneurs Shine at 4th Digital Financial Inclusion Awards: A Tech-Driven Leap for Economic Growth
Manila, Philippines – In a landmark celebration of innovation and economic empowerment, Filipino microentrepreneurs took center stage at the 4th Digital Financial Inclusion Awards 2026, securing top honors in multiple categories. The event, held virtually and in-person across Southeast Asia, highlighted how digital financial tools are bridging gaps for underserved communities, with the Philippines emerging … Read more
Tropical Storm Ada Disrupts Philippine Aviation: 16 Flights Canceled, 1,000+ Passengers Affected
Manila, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ada has wreaked havoc on Philippine aviation, forcing the cancellation of at least 16 domestic and international flights and stranding over 1,000 passengers. The storm, which made landfall early Tuesday, has triggered widespread disruptions, raising concerns about workforce mobility and travel plans for international students and professionals. Background: Why This … Read more
Taal Volcano Erupts Again, PHIVOLCS Raises Alert Level 1
In the early evening of last Friday, Taal Volcano once again demonstrated its restless nature with a minor phreatomagmatic eruption that lasted four minutes and produced a dramatic 900-meter-high plume rising from its Main Crater. The plume drifted southwest across the skies above Batangas, rekindling caution among local residents and authorities tasked with monitoring volcanic … Read more
Col Mongao Relieved After Withdrawing Support for PBBM
Colonel Audie A. Mongao, a 34-year veteran officer of the Philippine Army, was relieved from his post as commander of the Training Support Group under the Army Training Command on January 9, 2026, after publicly announcing his withdrawal of personal support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The swift action by the Philippine Army’s leadership … Read more
PAGASA Warns Heavy Rains, Class Suspensions in Visayas, Bicol
A shear line interacting with the Northeast Monsoon is dumping heavy rains across Eastern Visayas, Bicol, and Quezon, triggering flash floods and landslides. Local government units in Biliran, Camarines Sur, and Leyte have suspended classes for Monday, January 5, as PAGASA warns of hazardous conditions persisting in mountainous and low-lying
Shear Line, Amihan Trigger Floods, Class Suspensions in Visayas
A shear line interacting with the Northeast Monsoon (amihan) is unleashing persistent heavy rains across Eastern Visayas, Bicol, and Quezon, triggering flash floods and landslides that have forced local governments in Biliran, Camarines Sur, and Leyte to suspend classes for Monday, January 5. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued multiple … Read more