MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the national government is expediting the release of emergency aid and recovery funds for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. “The full machinery of government is mobilized. Following the president’s directive, we were able to immediately deliver assistance to affected families, and

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Monday in connection with the rape and murder of his 14-year-old cousin in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. The victim’s body was discovered on June 13 inside a comfort room at the Information Center tourism building in Barangay Capisaan. Police Capt. Lloyd Guillermo, the Kasibu police chief, said investigators

LUCENA CITY — Local governments in Taytay, Rizal, and Atimonan, Quezon, have urged residents to take precautionary measures after both areas recorded dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page around 2:30 p.m., the Atimonan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said the coastal town along Lamon Bay

ITBAYAT, Batanes — The “Golden Friendship,” a traditional indigenous boat of the Tao people of Lanyu (Orchid Island), sailed into the Mahatao Shelter Port in Mahatao, Batanes, at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The vessel, carrying a 20-member crew, departed Lanyu—an island located about 90 kilometers southeast of Taiwan—on Sunday, June 14, and completed the

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Eagle rescued as a juvenile in the early 1980s has surpassed the typical lifespan of its species in captivity, becoming a rare living benchmark of how far, and how long, Philippine conservation has had to work to keep its most iconic bird alive. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Claudine Barretto expressed gratitude to her Home Along Da Riles family Optimum Star Claudine Barretto said that she is still grieving the passing of her mother, Estrella “Inday” Barretto. Claudine, as the youngest among the Barretto siblings, had a strong bond with her parents. Five months after the death of their mother, the actress still ... Read more

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Residents & Fisherfolk Expresses Concern Over Alleged Chemical Dumping in Calamba City River Residents and fisherfolk in Barangay Real, Calamba City, have expressed growing concern over alleged chemical dumping in the San Juan River.  Rolando Garcia Espedido, a Facebook user, shared a video of dead fish and thick foam seen floating in the San Juan River. The post ... Read more

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Sen. Chiz Escudero Dragged Into the Flood Control Mess Anew CHIZ ESCUDERO – A man who claimed as allegedly a former bagman of Zaldy Co implicated the Senator in the flood control mess. The tension in the Senate has caught national attention as two (2) blocs in the chamber stand on different sides with regards ... Read more

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Dingdong Dantes talked about being a father Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes admitted that it is still a challenge for him to fulfil his fatherly duties. Dingdong and his wife, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, are blessed with two children, Zia and Sixto. While doing their duties as parents, they are also doing showbiz projects, ... Read more

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Female Coffee Shop Owner Disappointed After Employee Allegedly Takes Business Earnings  A female coffee shop owner was left disappointed after an employee allegedly took the earnings of her business.  Recently, Kenny Berco, a Facebook user, shared a video showing an employee allegedly taking money from the shop. The post quickly went viral and received various ... Read more

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