1st H5N2 bird flu case reported in Camarines Norte

John Eric Mendoza 12/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The first-ever case of H5N2, a bird flu subtype transmittable to humans, has been detected in Talisay, Camarines Norte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday. The DA’s Bureau of Animal Industry reported…

West Philippine Sea: US, Japan join PH patrol after last China hostility

John Eric Mendoza 12/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, United States, and Japan held a joint patrol in the West Philippine Sea, following the latest aggression of China in the disputed waters. Manila’s routine maritime activity Friday involved the BRP Andres…

Undocumented Chinese nabbed in Bataan; Chinese army uniform also found

John Eric Mendoza 11/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested 13 undocumented Chinese nationals in Bataan, where a uniform resembling that of the People’s Liberation Army was also found during the operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday. Commodore Jay…

Austin: ‘US Task Force Ayungin’ exists

John Eric Mendoza 11/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III disclosed the existence of a “U.S. Task Force Ayungin” as they reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to support Manila in its West Philippine Sea disputes with Beijing. During his…

Comelec tells Quiboloy to respond to disqualification case

John Eric Mendoza 11/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) ordered the camp of senatorial aspirant and detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy to respond to the disqualification case filed against him. The Comelec First Division…

Sara: OVP officials skipped House probe due to anniversary preps

John Eric Mendoza 11/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said some Office of the Vice President (OVP) officials skipped House of Representatives hearings due to activities of her office’s anniversary. Earlier, four OVP executives who skipped the…

Apollo Quiboloy denies sexual abuse allegations

John Eric Mendoza 10/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Embattled Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy denied sexual abuse accusations hurled against him on Wednesday. Quiboloy was granted a “right of reply” during the Senate committee on women’s hearing headed…

De Lima dares Roque to surrender: Ako nga hinarap ko eh

John Eric Mendoza 10/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Leila De Lima has urged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to surrender to authorities amid the House arrest order against him. De Lima made the remark as she filed at Manila Hotel…

Erwin Tulfo on political dynasty: Let the people decide

John Eric Mendoza 10/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial aspirant and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo believes it is the prerogative of the people to vote for politicians who are perceived to be a part of a political dynasty. Tulfo made the remark…

Leni Robredo to run for Naga City mayor

John Eric Mendoza 09/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Leni Robredo will run for mayor of Naga City in Camarines Sur in the May 2025 midterm elections. Liberal Party Executive Vice President Erin  Tañada on Friday confirmed earlier reports of Robredo’s plan to seek…

Missing fisherman found alive off Batanes after 46 days

John Eric Mendoza 09/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A fisherman who went missing at sea in Quezon last month was found alive off Batanes, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday. Robin Dejillo, 49, was carried by strong currents and big waves…

Pagasa: Helen to exit PAR on Wednesday evening

John Eric Mendoza 09/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Helen is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within a few hours on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. As of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

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