Risa Hontiveros ‘seriously considering’ running for president in 2028

Lyle Andales 06/19/2026

Senator Risa Hontiveros meets with the media in Cebu on Friday, June 19. | CDN Digital photo / Lyle Andales CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is “seriously considering” seeking a national post in…

Dejaño calls for stronger protection of recruited student-athletes

Glendale G. Rosal 06/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu sports official is calling for stricter safeguards for student-athletes recruited by universities and colleges, warning that many young athletes are left vulnerable due to verbal agreements, unclear commitments, and sudden program…

Diokno seeks to expand paternity leave to 105 days

Jose Cielito Reganit 06/19/2026

MANILA – Recognizing the irreplaceable role of fathers in raising children and strengthening families, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has filed a proposed measure seeking to expand paternity leave benefits for fathers from the current seven days to…

PNP eyes hazing raps in Ateneo players’ drowning

Jason Sigales 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. hinted at possible cases for violation of Republic Act No. 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act in connection with the drowning of Ateneo de Manila men’s…

Cyclone likely to enter PAR on Saturday, may trigger ‘habagat’

Ma. Cristina Arayata 06/19/2026

MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has developed into a tropical depression, the weather bureau said Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the cyclone is forecast…

PH named World No. 1 retirement destination

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora 06/19/2026

MANILA – The Philippines was named as the world’s No. 1 retirement destination for 2026 by the Expatriate Group, an addition to its list of accolades affirming its appeal as a destination for expats. The country ranked first…

WPS: New Chinese research ship spotted near Panatag Shoal

06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have spotted a new Chinese research vessel operating near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a day after confirming the removal of a controversial floating platform that had drawn public attention in the key feature.…

Buhisan fire destroys two-story house, leaves P60K in damages 

Lyle Andales 06/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A two-story house was destroyed by a fire that hit Sitio Anahaw in Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City on Thursday morning, June 18. According to the Cebu City Fire Station, the Buhisan fire was…

18-year-old out-of-school youth nabbed in Cebu City buy-bust

Lyle Andales 06/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old out-of-school youth was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Sambag II, Cebu City on Wednesday evening, June 17. The suspect, identified as alias “Leo,” is a resident of Sitio…

Cebu EASL Elite All-Stars team members named

Glendale G. Rosal 06/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Future Champions Elite Cebu Team has been named for the Hong Kong All-Star Tournament set from July 24 to 26, 2026. After eight weeks of…

Kieffer Alas shows up at PNP-CIDG HQ amid Ateneo drowning probe

Jason Sigales 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball player Kieffer Alas on Thursday showed up at the headquarters of the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) which is probing into the death of his…

Mindanao earthquake: PNP steps up hunt vs. fake DPWH personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/18/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday intensified operations against individuals posing as personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to scam people in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.…

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