TV host turned senatorial candidate Willie Revillame said he has begun to ponder the possibility of becoming a senator-judge should Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment cross over to the 20th Congress. He admits he has yet to “study” the articles of impeachment against Duterte. But “be assured I will follow the law,” he said in…
The National ID registration is now open to children below 1 year old, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. The PSA said the parent or guardian of children applying for registration should already be registered to the National ID system, as the child’s National ID Number would be linked to the adults’ National ID…
With the campaign season heating up, a majority of Filipinos identify as either pro-Marcos or pro-Duterte, a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed. The survey, conducted from Jan. 25 to 31, found that 36 percent of the respondents describe themselves as pro-Marcos, slightly down from 38 percent obtained in a similar survey in…
The LRT-1 will implement a new round of hikes effective April 2, where the minimum fare is Php 16 and the maximum fare is Php 53 for stored value cards and Php 20 to Php 55 for single-journey tickets. The last time the LRT-1 implemented a fare hike was August 2, 2023. As agreed upon…
Do you remember the first time in history the Philippines transformed from a borrower to a creditor and pledged $1 billion to the International Monetary Fund to help Europe during its sovereign debt crisis? Maybe not. Because you were all hating on President Noynoy. But yes, in 2012 during President Noynoy’s time, we not only…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Shabu with an estimated street-value of P44.4 million was seized during an anti-narcotics operation in Panabo City, Davao del Norte yesterday. Two drug suspects, whose identities were not immediately known, were arrested following the sting at the Oakwood Residences in Barangay New Visayas, according to Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, Davao…
A recent Facebook post claiming a data breach of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) lotto winner database has been debunked by PCSO General Manager Mel Robles. The post alleged the compromise of winner profiles from 2016 to 2025, including sensitive personal information and winning numbers. Robles firmly denied the allegations, stating that the PCSO…
This week’s rescue of 260 workers from a scam compound in Myanmar’s Karen state has exposed the brutal realities faced by victims of human trafficking and forced labor. The operation, a joint effort resulting in the handover of rescued individuals to Thailand, uncovered a network allegedly run by Chinese nationals, forcing victims into grueling shifts…
The recent announcement of a US foreign aid freeze has raised concerns globally, but the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) assures the public that HIV/AIDS services remain largely unaffected. While acknowledging the helpful contribution of foreign funding, the DOH emphasizes its robust domestic funding as the primary source for HIV/AIDS programs. Key Points: ● Minimal…
