BAGUIO CITY — A guest performer’s sexist remarks during the Ibaloy Day celebration on Monday have drawn strong backlash, with women’s groups and a city councilor calling for a public apology. During the program, Romeo “Romy” Ogong made jokes about his body and reportedly offered to “distribute his sperm” to audience members, even referencing in

MANILA, Philippines—Years after the peak of the government’s anti-drug campaign, congestion remains a defining feature of the country’s jail system, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). An analysis of July 2025 figures by University of the Philippines Diliman associate professor and Inquirer data scientist Dr. Rogelio Alicor

Truck Driver to Face Frustrated Homicide Case After He Fought Back Against Robber A truck driver is now under police custody after fighting back against a man who allegedly tried to rob him in Binondo, Manila.  On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the driver was inside his truck when a man, said to be armed with a ... Read more

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Atty. Salvador Medialdea Now Part of ICC Legal Team of Former Pres. Duterte SALVADOR MEDIALDEA – The former Executive Secretary of ex-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte defended the war on drugs of the former administration. Ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte over the case before the International Criminal Court, the ... Read more

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Rescue teams in Pattaya, Chon Buri, were called yesterday morning, February 25, after reports that a foreign tourist had been pulled from the sea unconscious, prompting emergency resuscitation. Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescue unit in Pattaya received the report at 7.30am about a foreign national who had drowned and was unresponsive on Pattaya Beach, in Na …

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The National Treasury has announced increases to social grants for beneficiaries across the country.

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A committee is set to start work next month on whether assisted dying should be extended to those suffering exclusively from mental illness.

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said its operatives have arrested two foreign fugitives in separate operations in Davao City. In his report to BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, BI Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) chief Rendel Ryan said the BI agents arrested American national David Michael Blunk, 41, and Korean national Ahn Min

Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) filed a complaint against a group accused of sharing images of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers online and attempting to decode them, saying the activity was intended to discredit the commission. The ECT ballot barcode and QR code issue emerged during vote counting in the latest General Election. …

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Opposition raises alarm over R5.3 billion deficit, backdated wage increases, and billions spent on water tankers at council meeting.