MANILA, Philippines — Following the expulsion of former Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) may hold the special elections in the lone district in Dasmariñas, Cavite on August 22 or 29, 2026.  Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia made this statement on Wednesday following Barzaga’s expulsion

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Growing up in a Filipino household, it is safe to say that we have all encountered the familiar lines our fathers often throw at us at home. Sometimes said in a serious tone, sometimes delivered with quiet humor, and other times followed by a long silence that says everything already, these

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond affordability concerns, the residential real estate market in Cebu and other parts of the country is facing a growing bureaucratic challenge that is beginning to affect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hoping to buy homes. Industry leaders raised the alarm as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jelo Mar Rota is now searching for new opportunities in collegiate basketball after leaving the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The development was first reported on June 2 by UAAP insider Naveen Ganglani of All-Star Magazine following a recent interview with Rota. Rota of Bantayan, admitted that the decision was not an easy

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore. He presided over the session on Wednesday, two days after no plenary session was held. Twelve senators arrived after Sen. Francis Escudero appeared on the floor, joining the 11 minority senators. READ: Senate finally convenes amid alleged Cayetano-led group’s boycott READ: Alan Peter Cayetano’s FB

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finally convened its session on Wednesday with Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, the lone member of the 13-member majority bloc, in attendance. Aside from Escudero, all 11 members of the minority bloc were present in the session. The Senate had been adjourned since Tuesday, during which some members of the 11-member

OLONGAPO CITY  — The southwest monsoon or Habagat is expected to bring several days of heavy rain in Zambales province, according to the state weather bureau on Wednesday. In an advisory at 11:00 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the province is expected to experience continuous monsoon rains from Wednesday, June

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore, replacing Sen. Loren Legarda. He presided over the session on Wednesday, two days after no plenary session was held. Twelve senators, including Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, an ally of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, provided the quorum. READ: Senate finally convenes amid alleged Cayetano-led

Risa Hontiveros & Alan Peter Cayetano Clash Over the Future Voice of the Senate RISA HONTIVEROS – Tensions within the Senate intensified as Risa Hontiveros challenged Alan Peter Cayetano’s controversial appeal for the chamber to “go quiet.” Senator Risa Hontiveros strongly disagreed with Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano following his appeal for the Senate to ... Read more

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Donny Pangilinan believed that the ending does not determine the realness of something Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan shared in a recent interview his thoughts on “endings.” Donny stressed that just because something has ended, it doesn’t mean it wasn’t real. The actor said this when he shared the lesson he learned from his latest movie, ... Read more

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