CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lowering his sights from his usual high-stakes ambitions, defeated former Cebu City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama revealed he was willing to return to City Hall in any capacity, even as a city councilor or a department head, as he attempts to navigate a path back into local politics. In an interview

The tree-cutting of 225 trees along Quirino Avenue to give way to the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) project is “an act of ecological violence” and a “direct assault on the poor.” “Why must ‘development’ always demand the sacrifice of the vulnerable? Why are our cities designed for vehicles and concrete instead of for children,

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Speaks on Senate Presidency amid Issues in Chamber ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senator claimed that he wants to step down from being the Senate president but he has duty to the people. The Senate is currently surrounded by several issues and there is undeniably a wide gap between the majority ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines – Several House leaders and lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Thursday said the so-called Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is clearly weaponizing the flood control investigation to target lawmakers supporting the immediate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, rather than pursue genuine accountability or pass legislation.  Some senators allied with then-Senate President

SAN ANTONIO, United States — Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can’t afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, June 5, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental today, June 5, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Pangasinan, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ... Read more

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MANILA – A Filipino passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday after authorities discovered suspected marijuana concealed in his checked-in baggage. According to initial information from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the illegal substance, locally known as “kush,” weighed 8.91 kilograms and had an estimated