BACOLOD CITY—A massive insect infestation threatening thousands of hectares of sugarcane plantations in the Visayas has prompted an emergency meeting between sugar producers and Negros Occidental officials on Tuesday, June 23. United Sugar Producers Federation (UNIFED) President Manuel Lamata said the federation will meet with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, members of the Sangguniang

Filipino citizens who secure a divorce abroad continue to be recognized as legally married under Philippine law and remain bound by their legal duties and obligations to their spouse and children. According to Justice Undersecretary Ian Norman Dato, divorces granted abroad to individuals who remain Philippine citizens are not recognized in the Philippines, as they

LOS ANGELES, United States — Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku was if

CEBU CITY — The Visayas power grid remains under strain as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the region under Yellow Alert on Monday, June 22, marking the seventh consecutive week that the grid has operated under thin power reserves. NGCP declared a Yellow Alert from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on

MANILA, Philippines – The pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case entered its second day of discussions on Monday morning. The House of Representatives prosecution panel and Duterte’s defense team are expected to continue marking evidence, while the stipulation process will also be resolved. Of the four articles of impeachment discussed, only the

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for the possible effects of Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) as it approaches the country. “Police units on the ground observe disaster response protocol, and coordination with local authorities is included for a unified and quick action for the safety of the people,” PNP

COTABATO CITY – Thousands turned out for a rally seeking good governance here on Monday morning, prompting the local government to cancel classes in all levels in public and private schools. The participants marched and gathered at the grounds of the Bangsamoro Government Center here, the seat of government of the five-province, three-city Bangsamoro Autonomous

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has not yet received any warrant to arrest Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. READ: Marcoleta: Even arrest, imprisonment won’t stop me “As of now, the PNP has not received an official communication regarding a warrant,” PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said in

Grade 11 Student Injured in School Stabbing Incident in Cavite  A Grade 11 student was injured after a stabbing incident inside Cavite National High School, raising concerns about student safety and security.   According to the Cavite City Police, the victim, an 18-year-old student, suffered wounds to his arm and back after being attacked by a ... Read more

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Authorities Arrest Jumper Boy in Tondo After Stealing Metal Wheel Chock An 18-year-old man known as a “jumper boy” was arrested in Tondo, Manila after stealing metal wheel chock from a moving truck.  On June 17, 2026, the young man was caught on video stealing a metal wheel chock from a moving truck along Road ... Read more

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