‘I’ll talk to everyone’: Gatchalian open to dialogue with Cayetano camp

Tina G. Santos 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stated on Sunday that he is willing to dialogue with Sen. Alan Cayetano’s camp to resolve the ongoing Senate leadership impasse. In a radio dzBB interview, Gatchalian recalled his…

Liza Marcos urges system reforms to draw more Indian med students

Dexter Cabalza 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has urged government agencies to make it easier for Indian students to pursue medicine in the Philippines, a leading choice for foreign medical education. In a June 3 meeting at her…

Tulfo apologizes to Cayetano bloc after arrest, ‘manhandling’ threats

Keith Clores 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday apologized to the Cayetano bloc senators after he threatened to arrest them if they held another unauthorized and “fake” hearing. During a Friday interview, Tulfo asserted his authority as…

Heart Evangelista opens up about being a ‘Sugar Mommy’ to an ex: ‘That’s my language of love’

Anne Pasajol 06/07/2026

Heart Evangelista shared that a former boyfriend, whose identity she did not reveal, frequently depended on her financially, making her feel like a “sugar mommy.” Appearing on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Friday, June 5, the…

‘Girlie,’ oldest PH eagle in captivity, receives symbolic senior, PWD cards

Andrea Gregorio 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Recognizing her remarkable age, the Quezon City government awarded symbolic Senior Citizen and PWD identification cards to “Girlie,” one of the Philippines’ most iconic Philippine Eagles and believed to be the oldest in captivity…

SSS Pension Hike: New pensioners to receive higher benefits starting Sept.

Isabelle Pechay 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Individuals who are newly enrolled as retirement, disability, or survivor pensioners will not qualify for the Social Security System’s (SSS) early rollout of the 2026 pension increase in June. Only pensioners on record as…

Marcoses’ Ill-Gotten Wealth: Sandigan junks remaining claims in forfeiture case

Dianne Sampang 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan has ruled against the remaining asset claims in the forfeiture proceedings involving the alleged ill-gotten wealth attributed to the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda…

‘Show up’: Ridon dares ‘Ex-Marines’ to attend June 8 blue ribbon hearing

Dianne Sampang 06/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon dared the 18 “ex-Marines” to show up at Monday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, arguing that a no-show would prove their bribery claims are completely baseless. This follows…

ICC looking for Tagalog, Cebuano translators for Duterte trial

Kathleen de Villa 06/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is looking for a paraprofessional interpreter and associate court interpreter to work on witness testimonies and other court-related matters in preparation for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte in…

DOLE releases Independence Day holiday pay guidelines

Dianne Sampang 06/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has issued pay rules for Independence Day on June 12, 2026, reminding employers to remunerate or pay their employees accordingly. Based on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s…

Alex Eala marches to Birmingham semis after ousting Thai rival

06/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala ousted Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand, 6-3, 6-2, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Birmingham Open on Saturday. Eala overcame a tough challenge from Sawangkaew but found her stride in both sets…

Teacher petitions SC to affirm quorum in Gatchalian-led Senate session

Kathleen de Villa 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A high school teacher on Friday petitioned the Supreme Court to affirm the controversial June 3 Senate session, arguing that a quorum was validly met despite having only 12 senators present for the chamber’s…

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