CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson refused to identify the complainant in the cyberlibel case filed against him, saying only that the person had once sought his help but later turned against him. In an interview with Bombo Radyo Laoag on Thursday, June 11, Singson described the complainant as a “bad
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Over 430,000 Mindanao folk affected by magnitude 7.8 quake – DSWD
ILOILO CITY — More than 430,000 persons across Mindanao have been affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on June 8, with thousands of families still displaced and more than 29,000 houses damaged, according to the latest report from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its Disaster Response
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Man Allegedly Caught Performing Indecent Act in Public Area in Tangalan
Man Caught Doing Indecent Act in Public Area in Tangalan, Aklan A man was allegedly caught performing an indecent act in a public area in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan. Recently, the Facebook page K5 News FM Kalibo 94.5 shared a video of a man performing an indecent act in a public area. The post went viral on social media ... Read more
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Filipinos must eliminate challenges to PH progress – OPAPRU chief
MANILA, Philippines – As the country celebrates its 128th Independence Day on Friday, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento called on all Filipinos to work together to overcome challenges that stop the nation from attaining progress. “As we reflect on the sacrifices made by our forebears to
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Independence Day weather: Warm, humid conditions to persist in Cebu
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect warm and humid weather on Independence Day as the easterlies affect much of the country, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast temperatures in Cebu to range from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius on Friday, June 12. READ: Filipinos must
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Fair Independence Day weather expected
Satellite image from Pagasa / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather with possible afternoon rain showers are expected in most parts of the country on Friday, Independence Day, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the southwest monsoon or “habagat” has weakened, allowing easterlies to
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Marcos to Filipinos on Independence Day: Protect truth from distortion
PBBM’s Independence Day message on June 12, 2026 (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on Filipinos to “protect truth from distortion,” saying the country now faces challenges different from those confronted by the nation’s heroes. In his message to mark the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of
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Normal day wrecked by quake: Malapatan families mourn their dead
MALAPATAN, Philippines — It was supposed to be an ordinary Monday. A boy walked home from his first day of Grade 8 classes. A wife waited by the shore for her husband’s boat to come in with the morning’s catch. By the time the ground stopped shaking, neither of them would make it home. Both
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Mexico kicks off 2026 World Cup with a victory over South Africa
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece. Mexico’s victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. The extravaganza hosted by the United
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Mindanao quake: Dole assures aid, jobs support for workers
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Workers and their families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on June 8 may receive financial assistance and emergency employment support from the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). The assurance comes as thousands of families continue to deal with the earthquake’s impact, which has left dozens
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