Cayetano blasts Lacson over ‘divisive’ ₱700M Senate spending claim

Isabelle Pechay 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said Thursday that Sen. Panfilo Lacson was being “divisive” when the latter claimed that the Senate spent P700 million during Cayetano’s 28-day stint as Senate president with only…

Big relief for motorists: ₱9.50/L diesel rollback expected next week

Emmanuel John B. Abris 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are in for another round of diesel price rollbacks next week, driven by a drop in global oil prices following an interim agreement between the US and Iran, according to industry estimates. Based…

Gatchalian: No congrats from Cayetano yet, but my doors are open

Isabelle Pechay 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday noted that his predecessor, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, has not yet extended his congratulations following the recent leadership shakeup in the chamber, though he stressed that his doors remain…

VIDEO: Tab Baldwin arrives at CIDG for Ateneo drowning probe

Jason Sigales 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin went to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday. His appearance is tied to the CIDG’s investigation…

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…

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.…

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…

No orders to track people linked to alleged ICC warrants, says PNP chief

Jason Sigales 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday that it has no special orders to track individuals who may be the subject of alleged arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a…

VP Duterte trial: 4 of 5 Filipinos doubt senators will stick to evidence

Zacarian Sarao 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A new survey by Octa Research shows that the vast majority of Filipinos — about 80 percent, or 4 out of 5 — either doubt that senators will judge Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…

‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

Luisa Cabato 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…

Child stunting in PH on the rise, affecting 1 in 4 children

Andrea Gregorio 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time since 2015, stunting among Filipino children under 5 is on the rise, climbing to 25.3 percent last year, affecting one in four children, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom…

‘Ex-Nat’l Artist’: Kidlat Tahimik returns medallion in protest vs CHEd

Vincent Cabreza 06/18/2026

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — National Artist of the Philippines for Film Kidlat Tahimik said Thursday that he is relinquishing his national artist status and returning his medallion as a symbol of protest against changes in college curriculum,…

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