MANILA, Philippines — Six days after the Navotas Landfill was heavily gutted by fire, thick clouds of smoke and foul smell can still be observed in the area. READ: DENR probes water, air quality around fire-hit Navotas dump According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), around 80% of the 43-hectare landfill was affected by
Read More »LRT-1 operating on limited stations on Thursday morning
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) is operating on limited stations on Thursday morning, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) said. According to the LRMC, the private operator of the rail line, the trains only run from the following stations as of 10:07 a.m.: Dr. Santos Station to Baclaran Station (vice versa)
Read More »PBBM “Takbo” Attacked By Harry Roque, Claire Castro Says “Kaysa tumakbo sa kamay ng batas”
Harry Roque criticized the latest video of PBBM in which he was seen running outside the palace Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Usec. Claire Castro has once again lashed out at former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque for his remark on President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM). Roque’s remark was connected to the reports ... Read more
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Read More »Convenience Store Robbery Suspect Killed in Encounter in Batangas
Convenience Store Robbery Suspect Killed in Encounter in Batangas A convenience store robbery suspect was killed during an encounter with police after they were intercepted at a checkpoint in Batangas. On Wednesday night, April 15, 2026, one of two robbery suspects died in an encounter with the police authorities while trying to escape. According to authorities, ... Read more
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Read More »Tenants in San Manuel Seek Refund from Landlady Who Allegedly Withheld Deposits
Tenants Seek Refund from Landlady Who Failed to Return Deposits Several former tenants in Barangay San Manuel, Puerto Princesa City are seeking refund from their landlady who allegedly withheld deposits. Some tenants in Puerto Princesa City are asking for help after their landlady allegedly failed to return their advance and deposit payments. The woman, identified by tenants as Mrs. Rosa, has not been located despite repeated attempts to reach ... Read more
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Read More »Woman Seeking Shelter in Kabankalan Ends Up in Scandal W/ Barangay Tanod
Kabankalan Barangay Hall Shocked After Tanod & Woman Caught in Controversial Situation KABANKALAN – A barangay hall in Kabankalan City became the center of controversy after an unexpected incident shocked residents. A female resident and a barangay tanod were caught in an alleged indecent situation inside the Barangay Hall of Tabugon in Kabankalan City, sparking ... Read more
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Read More »General Torre Wife Sparks Buzz After Alleged ‘Paldo’ Remark Goes Viral
Social Media Explodes After Alleged ‘Paldo’ Claim From Torre’s Wife TORRE – A simple TikTok post quickly turned into a hot topic after a controversial reply allegedly came from the wife of General Nicolas Torre III. Speculation has recently surrounded the wife of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III, Patricia Jane ... Read more
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Read More »Chiang Mai records highest drink driving cases during Songkran
Drunk driving accounted for 3,726 cases recorded during the 2026 Songkran Festival, with Chiang Mai reporting the highest number, according to Thailand’s Department of Probation. Director-general Piya Raksakun said the department instructed probation offices nationwide to enforce strict measures under campaigns promoting road safety, including “safe driving, reduce speed, reduce accidents” and efforts to reduce …
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Read More »Tomas Osmeña now taps PBBM, World Bank to restore CBRT route
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña is seeking the intervention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the World Bank to restore the original alignment of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. He said that deviations from its initial route had undermined its purpose and eroded public trust. This comes amid tensions over
Read More »Compose Coffee to open in the Philippines this year
MANILA, Philippines — The popular South Korean coffee brand Compose Coffee is set to open in the Philippines this year as part of its international expansion, Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) recently announced. The company reported that Compose Coffee recently recorded strong interest during its pre-opening launch in Taiwan, where stores drew heavy customer traffic and
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