MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his Independence Day speech on Friday, urged Filipinos to “protect truth from distortion,” noting that the country now faces challenges different from those confronted by the nation’s heroes.…
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) faculty members issued an open letter on Thursday to university president Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ urged “greater clarity and transparency” following the drowning of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine…
MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested on Thursday afternoon over a cyberlibel case, according to a police report obtained by Inquirer. Singson was arrested at his residence in a gated village…
SARANGANI, Philippines — A humanitarian crisis across Sarangani is worsening as isolated communities in Malapatan and Glan continue to grapple with dwindling water supplies, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to relief following the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake.…
MANILA, Philippines — The Aurora Provincial Police Office confirmed that Ateneo de Manila University basketball coach Tab Baldwin was at the scene when the drowning of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili happened. An initial police investigation…
MANILA, Philippines — According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the death toll from Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao has risen from 45 to 47. An NDRRMC situational report issued at…
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Davao Occidental Thursday morning, June 11, 2026, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “The agency identified the quake as an aftershock of the Monday magnitude 7.8…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday that only two members of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball coaching staff have so far issued statements regarding the drowning incident that claimed the lives…
MANILA, Philippines — The group of Ateneo de Manila University basketball team members had gone about 300 meters away from the resort grounds and “asked to be alone” during the drowning that killed players Rene Baterbonia and…
Authorities have temporarily closed Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc, in Bohol after a portion of its approach collapsed, rendering the structure unsafe for vehicular traffic. PDI photo | Leo Udtohan TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— A newly constructed…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking at whether charges could be filed against those liable for the drowning incident that led to the sudden deaths of two members of the Ateneo de Manila…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address next month will be conducted in a modest manner, with attendees requested to dress simply and appropriately to reflect the times, House Secretary…
