CEBU CITY, Philippines — Health officials in Central Visayas have raised concern over a sharp decline in childhood immunization, after new data showed that fewer than half of toddlers in the region are now fully vaccinated. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Justice Secretary has warned on Thursday those who would help Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in evading an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. Justice Secretary Fredderick…
MANILA, Philippines – Former Cavite Police head Col. Marlon Santos has been designated as acting spokesperson of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. In his new role, Santos will convey the directives, policies, and…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the Davao City Sanitary Landfill had already been flagged for multiple environmental and safety violations before the tragic trash slide on Wednesday that killed one person,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Court of Appeals has cleared former Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes of grave misconduct in the controversial Suprea batching plant case, reversing the earlier ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman that…
MANILA, Philippines – Police on Wednesday recommended the filing of charges against suspended acting Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) chief Mao Aplasca in connection with last week’s shooting incident at the Senate building. In a press briefing,…
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Thursday, May 21, 2026. Vote-rich: Cebu logs over 3.8M voters ahead of barangay, SK elections More than 3.8 million voters in Cebu are expected to participate in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Health authorities in Central Visayas have intensified surveillance and preparedness measures following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over a new Ebola outbreak in Africa.…
MANILA, Philippines – Lead House impeachment prosecutor Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro of Batangas on Tuesday said the possible resignation of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte should not automatically stop the impeachment trial. Speaking during the press conference…
MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens may use the digital National Senior Citizens ID (NSCID) in claiming discounts, tax exemptions, government services, and other transactions where a senior citizen card is required, the National Commission of Senior Citizens…
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for today, Wednesday, May 20. ₱10/liter fuel discount expands to over 170 stations in Visayas Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the Visayas can now receive government fuel…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a new record low against the dollar on Monday, the first trading day of the week. This developed as US Treasury yields continue to rise amid mounting expectations of interest-rate…
