CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has formally appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to immediately implement the shared-lane component of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along the original Talamban-Ayala and Bulacao-Ayala corridors, arguing that the project can proceed without further right-of-way acquisition. During its regular

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Mike Defensor and two of his co-accused on Wednesday pleaded not guilty in their plunder case filed before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. Defensor and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray allegedly donated P75 million to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, which led to their non-bailable case. READ: Marcoleta, Defensor arrive for July

MANILA, Philippines — No witnesses will be presented on the sixth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, but the defense and the prosecution will deliver its oral arguments on the bank and tax records of Duterte. It was the House prosecution panel that requested the impeachment court to subpoena the bank

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Search and retrieval operations continued Wednesday for a six-year-old boy who remained missing after he and his older brother were swept away by raging floodwaters while crossing a spillway with their father on a motorcycle. The body of the elder sibling, 12, was recovered Tuesday morning after it was found entangled

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino university students who believe others expect them to be perfect are more vulnerable to poorer well-being and unhealthy ways of coping with stress, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman. The study found that socially prescribed perfectionism, or SPP — the belief that

Questions Arise Over Alleged Legal Troubles Involving Iza Calzado’s Husband IZA CALZADO – A new controversy has placed Iza Calzado’s husband, Ben Wintle, in the spotlight following allegations that he is dealing with several complaints filed over delayed employee salaries. Actress Iza Calzado’s husband, Ben Wintle, has become the subject of online speculation following claims ... Read more

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Katrina Halili opened up about reconciliation with Kris Lawrence Kapuso actress Katrina Halili was emotional as she recalled her past with her singer Kris Lawrence. Years after their separation, Katrina and Kris reconnected. They have a daughter, Katie, and their co-parenting setup has improved. In recent months, fans have noticed their closeness. Initially, comments circulated ... Read more

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Authorities Arrest Riding-in-Tandem Suspects After Robbing Burger Stand in Bulacan  Two riding-in-tandem suspects were arrested after allegedly robbing a 19-year-old burger stand worker in Barangay Siling Bata, Pandi, Bulacan.  On the early hours of July 12, 2026 (Sunday), the suspects arrived at the burger stand on a motorcycle and pretended to be regular customers. They placed an order and ... Read more

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Senator-Judge Robin Padilla Gives Message to NBI Regional Director ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator-judge advised National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc to face the complaints filed against him. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues and more and more individuals are being invited to the sessions. Recently, it was National ... Read more

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Anya Taylor-Joy headlines Apple TV+‘s Lucky, a gripping crime thriller that blends high-stakes suspense with emotional storytelling. The series balances stylish action, compelling performances and themes of redemption, but is it worth your time?