Russian yacht, cruise ships ferry seafarers out of Gulf – Philippines

Agence France Presse 04/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A Russian super-yacht trapped in the Gulf by the Middle East war carried stranded Filipino seafarers out through the perilous Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines government said Tuesday. The Russia-flagged Nord, a 142-metre- (466-foot)…

Binaliw landfill reopens without Cebu City Council’s knowledge

Airam Limatog 04/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The waste facility in Barangay Binaliw linked to the deadly trash slide has partially resumed operations despite ongoing rehabilitation and unresolved investigations, an official confirmed. This alarmed the Cebu City Council who said…

Trump shooting scare renews ‘staged’ conspiracy theory

Agence France Presse 04/28/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — A flood of misinformation exploded online after US President Donald Trump escaped a weekend shooting scare, fueling renewed — and unfounded — claims that he has staged assassination attempts to boost his political…

Luistro: Carpio raps meant to suppress evidence in VP Sara impeachment

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 04/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro on Monday said the House Committee on Justice broke no law in disclosing Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) findings, calling the criminal complaint filed by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband…

₱4B CCLEX-SRP viaduct plan bared, skips inner Cebu City

Chinky Rondina 04/27/2026

The proposal aims to address transportation needs in a quicker, less disruptive way as the city anticipates more vehicles and larger crowds. …

Robin kung dakpon kuno si Bato sa Senado: Mamamatay na kaming dalawa du’n

Dennis Singson 04/27/2026

Si Senador Robin Padilla kuno ang nitambag ni Senador Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa nga motago para makalikay sa pagdakop sa International Criminal Court (ICC). Niistorya na usab ang action star ug public servant kabahin sa posibilidad sa…

Communist recruitment? Filipinos abroad, foreigners warned against it

04/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has reminded Filipinos abroad and foreign nationals to remain vigilant against individuals and networks that may be recruiting them into fighting the Philippine government.…

Impersonation scams on the rise in Southeast Asia — US authorities

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fraud involving impersonating personalities and organizations is rising in Southeast Asia as authorities from the United States (U.S.) continue their crackdown against scam centers in the region.  Recently, the U.S. government seized a…

Cebu solon pushes stricter anti-drunk driving law

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2026

CEBU CITY — A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to tighten the country’s anti-drunk driving law following a string of fatal road incidents in Cebu, including a high-profile hit-and-run case that sparked public outrage. Cebu City…

Probable cause exists to impeach VP Sara Duterte – Lawyer Kapunan

Jose Cielito Reganit - Philippine News Agency 04/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Lawyer Lorna Kapunan said she believes that the House of Representatives Committee on Justice has seen and heard enough – from the discrepancies in Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared net worth to the flagged bank…

After NBI, Ombudsman asked to probe graft in ACT student mobilization

Pia Piquero 04/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas is being asked to investigate possible administrative and criminal liability of public officials over the alleged mobilization of students to a Cebu City Council session. This is an…

‘Super’ El Niño: Agriculture execs fear it may happen toward end of year

Jordeene B. Lagare - Reporter / @jordeenelagare 04/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned against the possibility of a “super” El Niño toward the end of the year. This as high fuel prices drive up farm input and production costs. “It…

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