MANILA, Philippines – Senators aligned with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano pushed through with the blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control scandal Thursday despite the ongoing leadership dispute in the chamber. Cayetano, who continues to assert that he remains the legitimate Senate president, earlier said the hearing would proceed as scheduled and vowed to

WASHINGTON, United States — The US House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday ordering the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war — a largely symbolic move that nonetheless delivers a political blow to President Donald Trump. Four members of Trump’s majority Republicans joined Democrats in backing the measure, which passed 215-208 and heads

MANILA, Philippines – San Beda University Graduate School of Law Dean Fr. Ranhilio Aquino on Wednesday said the 12 senators who convened and elected new Senate officers acted within the rules, citing the Supreme Court ruling in Avelino v. Cuenco. In an interview over IBC 13, Aquino said the Senate was placed in an “abnormal” situation

Jake Vargas Shares the Truth About Tying the Knot w/ Inah de Belen INAH DE BELEN – Despite enjoying a stable and loving relationship for almost a decade, Jake Vargas revealed why he and Inah de Belen have yet to walk down the aisle. After nearly a decade of being together, Jake Vargas and Inah ... Read more

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Andrea Brown shared a series of tweets mentioning Enrique Gil Social media personality Andrea Brown appeared to have admitted her relationship with Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil. Rumors linking Enrique and Andrea started circulating in December last year. It was when their sweet photo surfaced on social media. However, the actor denied the rumored relationship, stressing ... Read more

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Lotto Outlet Seeks Help Locating Former Female Teller After Reported Missing Funds  A female teller at a lotto outlet is currently being sought after for allegedly taking two days’ worth of sales, along with the outlet’s petty cash and scratch cash.  Recently, Cindy Humawid, a Facebook user, shared photos of the female teller who allegedly took ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 3,000 families in Bogo City finally received financial assistance on Wednesday, nine months after a powerful earthquake flattened their homes in what Governor Pamela Baricuatro herself described as a “long-overdue” release of aid. The Capitol distributed P32.15 million in cash assistance and rice to 3,215 households whose houses were

MANILA, Philippines – A huge part of Luzon will still experience rains due to the prevailing southwest monsoon or habagat, the weather bureau said on Thursday.  The provinces of Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga will experience occasional rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5 a.m. weather bulletin.  READ: Habagat

MANILA, Philippines — Ten areas were forecast to experience a dangerous heat index on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). A dangerous heat index is between 42°C and 51°C, which may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In its latest heat index bulletin, Pagasa said the highest

MANILA, Philippines – Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian holds a press briefing on Thursday, June 4, to address issues surrounding the ongoing Senate leadership dispute./dp