CEBU CITY, Philippines — Byron Fiel Garcia, brother of former Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, was arrested in Talisay City on Thursday afternoon, June 11, after a Mandaue court issued a warrant against him for three counts of…
BEIJING, China —The Philippines defense minister was defiant on Friday after Beijing sanctioned him for what it termed “irresponsible remarks” as the two nations grapple over the disputed South China Sea. Gilberto Teodoro as well as his…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — The number of bodies from earthquake-hit areas in southern Mindanao is expected to spike as access to some of the most affected areas has been partially restored, making it possible to retrieve…
MANILA, Philippines – As the country celebrates its 128th Independence Day on Friday, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento called on all Filipinos to work together to overcome challenges…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province is gearing up for the rainy season and the coming El Niño, which experts have described as one that could possibly become a “super El Niño.” This developed as Governor Pamela…
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will pledge a substantial cash sum to the families of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili following the sudden passing of the college basketball players on Monday. PSC chairperson Pato Gregorio…
MANILA, Philippines — Is there a basis to file criminal charges in connection with the drowning of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team while in a team-building activity in Aurora province?…
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition filed by a teacher to declare as “valid quorum” the presence of 12 senators during the Senate session on June 3. During Wednesday’s session, the high court…
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Thursday, June 11, 2026. Cebu quake survivors’ questions prompt governor to explain ₱10M aid to GenSan Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the provincial government’s decision to extend…
BARCELONA, Spain — Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world’s tallest church. The church is a…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has advised travelers to monitor advisories before proceeding with their travel plans in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8. In an advisory released…
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. ‘Is Cebu City ready for a big earthquake?’ During the Cebu City Council session on Tuesday, June 9, Councilor Pastor M. Alcover Jr.…
