MANILA – The Pag-IBIG Fund recently announced the rollout of the SAFE (Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies) Loan program to provide timely and practical relief to Filipino workers. The emergency cash facility allows qualified members to manage rising daily expenses, such as fuel, electricity, and transport costs, driven by the lingering global economic effects of the

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, who was the former Senate president, was elected the Senate pro tempore on Wednesday. Sotto was elected during the Senate special session, attended by 13 senators. READ: Gatchalian: He is the new Senate president In the same session, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was named the Senate president, vacating his

PARIS, France – A report issued Tuesday revealed that global audiences are turning to digital platforms for news more than traditional outlets, threatening the viability of established media business models. According to Jim Egan, lead author of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report, 2026 marks a significant milestone: for the first time, social

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A total of 79 baby green sea turtles were successfully released into the sea on Monday night on Alona Beach in Panglao, marking another milestone in Bohol’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. The release was facilitated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-Cenro) – Tagbilaran,

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has been elected Senate President during the special session of Congress on Wednesday, marking a major shift in leadership in the upper chamber amid weeks of political tension./dp

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and policemen arrested on Tuesday two suspected big-time illegal drug traffickers and seized P680,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) in Bacoor City, Cavite. The PDEA-Region 4A said their agents and operatives from the Cavite Maritime Police Station collared “Jerry,” 55, and “Janice,” 43, in a buy-bust operation

MANILA, Philippines — More than 100,000 small fisherfolk in Batangas, Cavite and Zambales have been affected by fishing disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon, according to initial monitoring by the fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya). The group said rough seas and strong waves associated with Habagat have forced many small-scale

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V and Quezon Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga, along with three other lawmakers, have been elected as members of the House of Representatives’ contingent to the Commission on Appointments (CA) after being elected by the majority. During the special session held on Wednesday, House Majority Leader

Blue Ribbon Committee Now Led by Sen. Erwin Tulfo Following Senate Elections ERWIN TULFO – The Senator is officially elected as the chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee with all majority senators except for one as members. Before the special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. among the senators today to tackle certain measures, ... Read more

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Buffet Restaurant in Baguio City Earns Criticisms After Alleged Rat Found in Sinigang  A buffet restaurant in Baguio City has become the center of attention online after a customer allegedly discovered a rat in a serving of sinigang.  Photos and posts related to the incident circulated on different platforms, prompting discussions among netizens about sanitation ... Read more

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