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TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— A 40-year-old fisherman from Jagna town was rescued after his fishing boat was partially sank in on Sunday. Lt. (j.g.) Kurt Daryl Aplal, station commander of the Coast Guard Station Eastern Bohol, identified the fisherman as Ronald Aclan, a resident of Barangay Bunga Mar, Jagna. Aplal said Aclan went fishing earlier that
MANILA, Philippines—A lone bettor won the Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Monday, Aug. 3, while no one won the Grand Lotto 6/55 top prize, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning combination for Mega Lotto 6/45 was 27-29-34-08-32-36, with a jackpot prize of ₱15 million. Grand Lotto 6/55 result: 53-02-17-44-34-05. Jackpot prize:
MANILA, Philippines—Tropical Depression Luis weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) as of 8 p.m. Monday, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the weather disturbance remains inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). Earlier in the day, Luis made landfall over Maconacon, Isabela, after
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the rainy season, the replenishment of Angat Dam remains a continuing challenge as recent rains have yet to fully offset the effects of El Niño, as evidenced by the still-below-critical level of Angat Dam. To help bolster water availability and reduce pressure on existing sources, Manila Water has been fortifying its backwash
LUCENA CITY – A 53-year-old mother died after a motorcycle driven by her 30-year-old daughter crashed into a roadside tree in Silang, Cavite, on Sunday morning (Aug. 2). The victim, identified as “Sonia,” was her daughter “Janice’s” backrider, the Calabarzon police said on Monday (Aug. 3). READ: NBI nabs fake doctor offering beauty enhancement procedures in
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Lubang in Occidental Mindoro has suspended all sea travel beginning on Tuesday (Aug. 4) due to rough sea conditions, local disaster officials announced. In a public advisory, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the no-sail policy takes effect on Aug. 4 until
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara commended the Philippine National Police for its swift arrest of individuals behind online school threat hoaxes. “Thank you to the PNP and our security sector for the quick action to identify and hold responsible those who spread online threats to our schools. This is in line with the
MANILA, Philippines — There appears to be a disconnect between Vice President Sara Duterte’s ability to frequently travel abroad and her financial capability as declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Monday. Ridon, in an ambush interview on the sidelines of Duterte’s trial at
BAGUIO CITY — Two roads in Benguet capital town, La Trinidad, were closed to traffic on Monday (Aug. 3) after continuous rains dumped by Tropical Depression Luis and an enhande monsoon triggered landslides and soil collapse at Barangays Ambiong and Lubas, according to the La Trinidad Public Information Office. Debris has obstructed the Ambiong-Lubas Road
TUGUEGARAO CITY – Cagayan Vice Governor Manuel Mamba has been placed under preventive suspension for 90 days while he undergoes trial before a court for a graft case. The suspension order came after the Batac City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 17 in Ilocos Norte on July 28 granted the prosecution’s motion to suspend Mamba
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis is expected to weaken into a low-pressure area (LPA) as early as Tuesday after making landfall in Isabela, although it will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon and bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon, the state weather bureau said Monday evening. In its 8 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin,
COTABATO CITY — Three municipalities in Maguindanao del Sur have been declared under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS) status, or insurgency-free, marking a milestone seen to bolster peace and development in the province. The municipalities of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, and Guindulungan were declared insurgency-free during a symbolic signing ceremony on Aug. 3 in
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda thanked her colleagues for passing on third and final reading the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (Senate Bill No. 1905), particularly Sen. JV Ejercito, its principal author, and Sen. Risa Hontiveros, its principal sponsor. Legarda, a co-sponsor of the current bill, has filed and supported similar legislation,
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team on Monday said the acknowledgment receipts (ARs) presented by the House prosecution panel in her trial were part of a “planned” move. Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said this after the prosecution panel presented ARs reflecting confidential fund expenditures made by the Office of the Vice President
MANILA, Philippines – The 11th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday centered on testimony from Commission on Audit auditor Roderick Wamil, who told senator-judges that he served in the COA’s Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office from 2014 to 2024 and that neither former Vice Presidents Jejomar Binay nor Leni Robredo
COTABATO CITY – Despite the enforcement of an election gun ban in preparation for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on September 14, a man was shot dead in broad daylight on Monday in Maguindanao del Norte. Police said the shooting occurred in Sitio Tuka, Barangay Taviran in Datu Odin Sinsuat
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Zamboanga City Office (PDEA ZCO) arrested eight suspected drug personalities and dismantled an alleged drug den during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Lunzuran, Zamboanga City, on Aug. 1. Bryan Babang, PDEA-9 director, said the operation was conducted at around 4:20 p.m. in coordination with
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday said it suspended Insurance Commission chief Reynaldo Regalado over administrative complaints alleging conflict of interest. In an order dated July 28, the anti-graft body said it found sufficient grounds to place Regalado under preventive suspension for six months without pay pending the resolution of administrative
IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon — Police officers rescued a 33-year-old woman from an apparent suicide attempt at the Atugan Bridge along Sayre Highway in Barangay Capitan Bayong on Monday afternoon, August 3. Personnel of the Revitalized Police Sa Barangay (RPSB) Impasugong Cluster safely restrained the woman after a concerned citizen alerted them at around 1:09 p.m. while
MANILA, Philippines — Recipients of the 31st Apolinario Mabini embody the legacy of Apolinario Mabini by proving that every Filipino can thrive when given equal opportunity and the support to succeed, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said in tribute to the awardees on Monday. Speaking before awardees, government officials, and advocates for persons with
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested an individual in Cavite City for allegedly posing as a doctor and performing invasive cosmetic procedures without a medical license. NBI spokesperson Palmer Mallari said the suspect had been operating an unauthorized clinic offering services such as Jawtox, eyebrow microblading, and glutathione drips at lower
MANILA, Philippines — Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. Jojo Ang on Monday questioned the Sandiganbayan’s jurisdiction over two of his 14 graft cases. State prosecutors indicted Ang for allegedly violating Section 3(h) of Republic Act 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits government officials from having a direct or indirect financial interest in
CALASIAO,Pangasinan – Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guicos III suspended classes in all levels both public and private schools, as well as work in all government institutions on Tuesday (August 4). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has placed Pangasinan under a red rainfall warning (or alert for 200 milliliters of rainfall) that could cause
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was released back into the sea after undergoing rehabilitation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Manukan reported on Aug. 2. Manukan CENRO Officer Reynaldo Cuaresma said the marine turtle was rescued on July 30 following a
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – Authorities have filed charges against three minors who are allegedly responsible for posting online threats targeting students and personnel of several schools in nearby Angeles City. In a statement issued Sunday (August 2), the Angeles City Police Office reported that the three juveniles were behind “the viral online threat video that
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Port of Subic on Monday (Aug. 3) announced it has pulled out four more overstaying containers carrying agricultural and processed products for condemnation and disposal, bringing the total number of condemned containers to 25 out of the 118 overstaying containers identified for urgent disposition. The latest
MANILA, Philippines — There will be greater oversight on the government’s anti-drug campaign and more laws to back rehabilitation and dismantling of drug syndicates under the watch of a new chairperson of the House of Representatives’ committee on dangerous drugs, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos said. In a statement on Monday, Santos said that it
KORONADAL CITY — At least 60 public schools in South Cotabato received on Monday rescue equipment from the provincial government under a P7-million disaster preparedness program aimed at helping schools and barangays respond more quickly to earthquakes, accidents, and other emergencies. The rescue equipment was turned over during the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis made landfall over Maconacon, Isabela, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory issued shortly after the landfall, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) urged the public to continue monitoring updates from the state weather bureau. Earlier, Pagasa said Luis was
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will invite key government agencies to its next hearing on pending fare hike petitions, saying it wants to weigh the impact of any increase on commuters, transport workers and the broader economy before making a decision. In a statement on Monday, the LTFRB said
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution setting the schedule for the second regular session of the 20th Congress. During Monday’s session, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13 was approved after Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri moved for its adoption, with no other senators objecting. The period started on July 27,
MANILA, Philippines – Undated and late acknowledgement receipts (ARs) worth almost P29 million were issued by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to prove its disbursements of the P125 million in confidential funds, according to a prosecution witness. At the continuation of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, state auditor Roderick Wamil
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis may make landfall or pass close to the coast between Cagayan and Isabela on Monday evening before curving away from the Philippine landmass, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Luis was last spotted
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will be filing around 30 more cases with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the flood-control anomalies, according to Director Melvin Matibag. In an ambush interview on Monday, Matibag said the bureau had already filed 27 cases with the DOJ, including those involving Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Sen.
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The long-awaited San Francisco Integrated Transport Terminal (SFITT) formally opened on Monday, August 3, in Barangay Hubang, some three kilometers from the población. The local government designated pick-up and drop off points along the highway to lessen the cost for commuters in going there. The SFITT is one of
MANILA, Philippines — Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan appeared to poke fun at the unusual names signed on acknowledgment receipts (ARs) for the confidential fund (CF) expenditures made by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday. During the resumption of the trial, Kapunan went through some of
MANILA, Philippines — Police arrested the suspects linked to the theft of a media outlet’s equipment at the Senate premises, the Southern Police District (SPD) said on Monday. In a statement, the SPD said the suspects had been tracked down to an area along New Road near Diokno Boulevard in Barangay 76, Pasay City, on
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up monitoring and collaboration with private educational institutions in a push to align private-sector innovations with national learning and safety standards. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and National Capital Region Assistant Secretary and Regional Director Dr. Jocelyn Andaya conducted an unannounced visit to Sproutville International School in Bonifacio
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team on Monday said it opposed the House prosecution panel’s proposed stipulation that P125 million in confidential funds (CF) had been spent in just 11 days, saying it was necessary to “protect their client’s rights.” This came after private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan, during the 11th day of
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Cagayan Valley has been monitoring 608 “landslide-threatened and flood-prone barangays” due to the 100-millimeter rainfall dumped by Tropical Depression Luis on Monday and the next three days. MGB revealed this during an online pre-disaster risk assessment meeting on Monday to lay out preparatory measures. Geologist Aina
The Senate on Monday elected new chairpersons and members for some permanent committees.
Inihayag ng isang auditor ng Commission on Audit (COA) na tumestigo bilang saksi ng prosekusyon sa impeachment trial nitong Lunes na si Vice President Sara Duterte lamang ang naging bise presidente at kalihim ng Department of Education (DepEd) na nagkaroon ng confidential funds sa nakalipas na tatlong administrasyon.
Hinoldap at tinangay ng apat na suspek ang motorsiklo ng magkasintahan na sandaling tumigil upang sumilong dahil sa ulan sa Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal noong hatinggabi ng Hulyo 29, 2026.
A couple lost their motorcycle from robbers while they waited for the rain to stop in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has permanently revoked the driver's license of the driver of a German sedan, which previously figured in the alleged use of an unauthorized blinker and an alleged impersonation of a diplomat.
A lone bettor won the Megalotto 6/45 jackpot prize of P15 million on August 3, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Monday.
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Vice President Sara Duterte"s camp said there is an explanation for the Office of the Vice President"s (OVP) utilization of P125 million in confidential funds in 11 days in December 2022.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will invite representatives from various concerned agencies in the next hearing on the fare hike petitions filed by several transport groups.
Ibinasura ng Sandiganbayan Second Division nitong Lunes ang kahilingan na alisin si dating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, bilang isa sa mga akusado sa kasong graft na isinampa laban sa kaniya at kay Senador Jinggoy Estrada. Kaugnay ito sa umano'y iregularidad sa paggamit ng pondo para sa flood control projects.
The Office of the Ombudsman has placed Insurance Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado under preventive suspension amid administrative charges involving the PPAIP for PUVs.
As expected, the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday presented Mary Grace Piattos as one of the names in the acknowledgment receipts that covered the release of P125 million worth of confidential funds in the last days of December 2022. Who else signed for the questioned releases?
The Senate on Monday approved a concurrent resolution adopting the legislative calendar for the second regular session of the 20th Congress.
On Day 11 of the Vice President's impeachment trial, the prosecution finally brings out long-infamous names — from Mary Grace Piattos to Andy C. Lim — in their bid to weave a narrative that Duterte misused her confidential funds
In preparation for the anticipated effects of Tropical Depression Luis, over 4.9 million family food packs have been deployed across the country, the DSWD said.
Prosecution lawyer Atty. Lorna Kapunan made comments in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on the names on the acknowledgment receipts covering the confidential funds released by the Office of the Vice President, putting on record what appeared to be a play of words in the identities of the recipients. This didn't sit well with defense lawyer Atty
The House prosecution panel on Monday presented, for the first time, a former state auditor from the Commission on Audit's Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO) to support its allegation that Vice President Sara Duterte committed an impeachable offense by allegedly misusing confidential funds.