CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is bringing back the younger age bracket for this year’s Batang Pinoy National Finals, allowing more aspiring athletes to compete on the national stage when the multi-sport event unfolds this December in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The annual grassroots sports spectacle is expected to gather more

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela – The US military reopened a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the death toll from last week’s devastating twin earthquakes surpassed 1,700 with tens of thousands still reported missing. Five days after powerful back-to-back quakes flattened entire neighborhoods in the coastal state of La Guaira, the task of recovering

As heavy rains and tropical cyclones continue to affect many parts of the country each year, flooding remains one of the most common and destructive natural hazards.  While floods can happen with little warning, knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency can help save lives and reduce the risk of injury and

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mark Meneses once again proved why he remains one of the Cebu Greats’ most reliable scoring leaders, powering his team to a 74-61 victory over the Quezon City Black Bulls in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) on Monday, June 29. Meneses delivered an all-around performance worthy of Best Player

Cebu, Philippines — The first half of 2026 has been marked by tragedies, controversies, and conflicts that shook not only Cebu Province but also swept across the nation — from a collapsed landfill and shootings inside the Senate building and a public school to a war in the Middle East that plunged the entire globe

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday urged organizers of a lightning rally along Edsa to ensure their activities comply with the law and do not disrupt public order as thousands of protesters gathered at the People Power Monument. The demonstration drew thousands of protesters, prompting authorities to deploy additional

MANILA, Philippines— Despite space limitations, the Senate will still allocate 150 seats to the public for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, is set to commence the trial proper at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 6. “We don’t have much space left, but we’re accommodating 150 people

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Tuesday that the sudden Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) protest prevented authorities from being fully prepared. On the sidelines of the INC rally in front of the Edsa People Power Monument, QCPD spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo admitted to reporters that the police district was caught

MANILA, Philippines – Traffic remains heavy along portions of EDSA on Tuesday as thousands of protesters gathered near the People Power Monument in Quezon City. Authorities have closed several lanes and rerouted vehicles as police and traffic personnel work to manage congestion in the area. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Edsa rally on June 30, 2026 Follow our

LTO Orders Rider to Explain After Counterflow Incident and Alleged Damage to SUV  LTO has ordered a motorcycle rider to explained after counterflowing and striking the side mirror of an incoming SUV.  The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order against the registered owner and the alleged rider of a motorcycle involved in a road incident. The order came ... Read more

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