Category: NEWS
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Authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested a female passenger for allegedly making a bomb-related joke aboard a flight bound for Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 26, when a cabin crew member assisted her with placing her hand-carry baggage in the overhead bin, she allegedly jokingly said, “Yes.…
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Reports by: Senator Antonio Trillanes IV intends to file an ethics complaint against Senator Ronald dela Rosa due to his continuous absences from work, since Nov. 2025, after the allegations of his warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Trillanes stated, “Gusto ko lang pong kumpletuhin ‘yung 6 months na absences niya para…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) confirmed that 21 essential medicines under its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) will remain accessible to members nationwide in 2026. In a public advisory signed by PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, the state insurer, emphasized that members can continue receiving these medicines from YAKAP‑accredited clinics where…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has scheduled oral arguments on April 8 and April 22 on four consolidated petitions for certiorari challenging the legality of unprogrammed appropriations and special accounts in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets. In a press release issued Wednesday, SC spokesperson Camille Ting said the oral arguments will be held at…
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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa released a statement, “I am waiting”, on Jan. 21, 2026, during his 64th birthday. “Waiting, for a true seeking for justice to emerge and take over. Not this threat of fake and foreign meddling from those who do not and can never know us or be us,” Dela Rosa said.…
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MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan revealed to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday, Jan. 19, that he relied on data submitted by his subordinates, particularly the office of former Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral, for information on flood control projects. Bonoan explained that the information he submitted…
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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) enforcers were issued traffic violation tickets after being caught illegally parked along EDSA-Cubao corner Monte de Piedad during a routine inspection on Friday, Jan. 23. “Ang tagal na kasi [na ganito]… Alam mo na yung bawal pero marami namang nagpaparking din… Wala tayong magagawa, trabaho lang nila,” said a ticketed…
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Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take action against the Chinese Embassy for its public attacks against Philippine government officials defending the country’s position in the West Philippine Sea. In a letter addressed to DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Hontiveros specifically cited a recent social media…
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𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 — Chinese visitors will be allowed to enter the country visa-free for up to 14 days, starting Jan. 16, 2026, to strengthen trade, tourism, and business ties, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday, Jan. 15. Under the new policy, Chinese visitors may enter the Philippines without a visa for tourism…
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Russia unleashed a sweeping barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine early Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025, killing at least four people, damaging energy infrastructure, and deepening hardship for civilians amid a punishing winter, Ukrainian officials said. The overnight assault involved nearly 300 drones, more than two dozen missiles, and several cruise and ballistic weapons, striking…
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