MANILA, Philippines — No untoward incident has been reported so far as voting for the special elections in the second district of Antipolo City rolls out on Saturday, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).  This was the assessment of Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia as he inspected several voting places during the start of

Former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon Sets Sights on the Senate in 2028 ROWENA GUANZON – Known for her outspoken stance on national issues, Rowena Guanzon is now preparing for a bigger political battle in the 2028 Senate race. Former Rowena Guanzon has announced that she plans to run for senator in the 2028 national elections, ... Read more

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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect cool, dry winds and isolated light rains this weekend due to the northeast monsoon (amihan), the state weather bureau reported on Saturday, March 14. In its daily forecast, the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD) said moderate to strong northeast winds and moderate to rough seas will prevail

3-Year-Old Girl Loses Her Life After Electric Fan Overheats in Iloilo  A three-year-old girl lost her life after their home in Guimbal, Iloilo was destroyed by a fire believed to have been caused by an overheated electric fan.  On Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026, the child was sleeping inside their house when the fire suddenly broke out.  Authorities ... Read more

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TEHRAN, Iran — Heavy blasts shook Tehran late Friday, hours after the United States vowed intensified air strikes against Iran and reportedly sent Marines and more ships to the Middle East. After two weeks of war the Islamic republic has doubled down on defiance, launching drone and missile attacks on neighbours and keeping a stranglehold

Robin Padilla Stirs Reactions After Labeling Duterte a Hero During ICC Detention ROBIN PADILLA – A bold statement from Robin Padilla has caught public attention after he said the ongoing ICC detention of Rodrigo Duterte may have elevated the former leader to heroic status. Robin Padilla believes that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte may already ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will see no relief from soaring fuel prices next week, with diesel projected to climb by P19.30 to P22.30 per liter and gasoline by P14 to P17, as the Middle East crisis continues to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. The pressure on oil prices comes as the Philippine

MANILA, Philippines — Registered voters of the second district of Antipolo City can now vote for the congressional post in the special elections as the voting precincts are now open for the regular voting period.  The regular voting period will run from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. Meanwhile, the early voting hours for senior citizens, persons

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no break from soaring fuel prices next week, with diesel tracking the P90 to P100 per liter mark, as the Middle East crisis continues to choke a vital route for a significant portion of the world’s oil supply. An industry source told the Inquirer that the per-liter price of diesel

MANILA, Philippines — Residents and tourists of Baguio City may have to put on an extra warm layer of clothes on Saturday as the temperature is forecast at 10°C, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.  In a 5 a.m. weather forecast, Pagasa weather specialist Loriedin dela Cruz said that the northeast