1 of 3 Sandigan justices objects to dropping Bonoan from plunder case

John Eric Mendoza 09/02/2026

MANILA, Philippines — One of the three Sandiganbayan Fifth Division justices objected to dropping of graft and plunder raps lodged against ex-Department of Public Works (DPWH) head Manuel Bonoan. On June 29, prosecutors from the Office of…

Doctor: Jinggoy may need surgery for complete meniscus tear in knee

John Eric Mendoza 08/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada temporarily left his jail cell for a hospital check-up and may need knee surgery, according to his doctor. Orthopedic surgeon Fernando Syquia on Wednesday recommended surgery for the meniscus tear in…

Sara Duterte’s counsel Michael Poa to testify in impeachment trial

Zacarian Sarao 08/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel Michael Poa will switch roles from lawyer to witness when he takes the stand on Wednesday, Sept. 2, during the impeachment trial. Poa will face the Senate impeachment…

Malacañang slams VP Sara for credit-grabbing People’s Ville in Davao

Dexter Cabalza 08/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected what it described as attempts by some individuals to take credit for the People’s Ville housing project in Davao City, saying government records show the project was developed under President Ferdinand…

‘Too early’: Pangilinan brushes off senatorial survey for 2028 polls

Holly Bacay 07/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — After Pulse Asia released a survey on voter preferences ahead of the 2028 elections, where Sen. Robinhood Padilla led the senatorial race, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan took to social media to say it’s too…

Top stories of the first half of 2026 | CDN Digital special

06/30/2026

Cebu, Philippines — The first half of 2026 has been marked by tragedies, controversies, and conflicts that shook not only Cebu Province but also swept across the nation — from a collapsed landfill and shootings inside the…

Digital platforms overtake traditional media in 2026 – study

Agence France Presse 06/17/2026

PARIS, France – A report issued Tuesday revealed that global audiences are turning to digital platforms for news more than traditional outlets, threatening the viability of established media business models. According to Jim Egan, lead author of the…

Alex Eala returns to Nadal academy ahead of Italian Open

04/30/2026

Alex Eala with her Rafa Nadal Academy team in Mallorca, Spain…

Ex-DPWH exec Catalina Cabral declared dead

Vince Cabreza 12/19/2025

BAGUIO CITY —  Resigned Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who was linked to flood control irregularities, was declared dead after she was found “unconscious and unresponsive” along Bued River at Kennon Road on Thursday…

1st H5N2 bird flu case reported in Camarines Norte

John Eric Mendoza 12/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The first-ever case of H5N2, a bird flu subtype transmittable to humans, has been detected in Talisay, Camarines Norte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Wednesday. The DA’s Bureau of Animal Industry reported…

Undocumented Chinese nabbed in Bataan; Chinese army uniform also found

John Eric Mendoza 11/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested 13 undocumented Chinese nationals in Bataan, where a uniform resembling that of the People’s Liberation Army was also found during the operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday. Commodore Jay…

Smuggling of spiderlings concealed in air parcel foiled

Ferdinand Patinio 11/20/2024

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark has foiled the smuggling of 178 spiderlings hidden in an air parcel and declared as “hairclips” from Indonesia. In a statement on Tuesday, acting District Collector Jairus…

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