LINGAYEN, Philippines — Ten provinces with coastlines along the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were recognized as “champions” of the country’s maritime domain during the Bayanihan Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas 2026 summit held here on Thursday, July 23. The national gathering, organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), brought together

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Being crowned Miss Badian 2026 was more than just winning a title for Nadine Faith McCoy — it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. McCoy achieved the feat through years of hard work, quiet prayers, and personal sacrifices, which were made possible by the unwavering support of the people who

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos want to hear the government’s solutions to ongoing issues than its achievements in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), a survey revealed on Sunday. The results of the survey by public affairs and stakeholder relations firm EON came a day before Marcos’ fifth annual speech.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The newly formed Mindoro Consumers Coalition (MCC) challenged the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO)’s explanation for the recent P1-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate cut, rejecting its claim that the reduction resulted from cheaper supply from a new independent power producer (IPP). In a statement issued on Saturday, July 25, the group said

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, have eased over the Visayas after bringing persistent rains in recent days, the state weather bureau said Sunday, July 26. In its daily forecast, the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD) said monsoon rains will continue to affect Aklan, Antique, Occidental Mindoro, and

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The fresh wave of tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on several economies can further hurt Cebu’s competitiveness. That’s why business groups here urged the government to intervene and mitigate its impact, particularly on micro and small enterprises. The 12.5 percent tariff hike deals a heavy blow to Philippine exporters, particularly those

TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 1,156 police personnel across Eastern Visayas and placed the region under heightened alert status as part of security preparations for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday. Police Regional Office-8 (PRO-8 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jason

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Makabayan bloc on Saturday warned that the proposed energy infrastructure for the United States (US)-backed Pax Silica initiative could further drive up electricity prices and strain the country’s power supply. In a joint statement, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago, and Kabataan Rep. Renee Louise

BAGUIO CITY — Elderly protesters, including former government employees, marched through downtown Baguio on July 25 to call for accountability in alleged corruption cases that remain under investigation or litigation. The protest was staged two days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday. READ: Marcos teases

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — What began as casual weekend drinking sessions spiraled into a bloody Saturday in Bukidnon after two separate altercations—one over a P50 cigarette debt and another during a fiesta revelry—ended in vicious incidents that left two men hospitalized. Col. Oliver Navales, commander of the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, said in his