Top News

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent directive to fast-track the rehabilitation of the iconic San Juanico Bridge is more than just an infrastructure order—it is a bold affirmation of how national landmarks can serve as vital arteries of economic and cultural revitalization. Spanning 2.16 kilometers and linking the islands of Samar and Leyte, the San Juanico Bridge is not only …

By Tracy Cabrera In response to a surge in complaints about fraudulent loan schemes, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has rolled out a nationwide crackdown on abusive online lending applications (OLAs). PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz announced the formal launch of the initiative, which seeks to curb the growing number of consumer complaints against online lending operators who resort …

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has voiced his opposition to proposals urging certain senator-judges to inhibit themselves from the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that such actions could actually work in the vice president’s favor. In a press briefing, Pimentel explained that the outcome of the impeachment proceedings hinges on how many senators vote to …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) clarified recently that it is no longer a party respondent in the just compensation case involving Hacienda Luisita, Inc. (HLI), following a ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA). In a press statement, LANDBANK said it was formally dropped as a respondent in the case titled Hacienda Luisita, Inc. vs. Land Bank of …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has voted to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list, despite its recent victory securing three seats in the 2025 midterm elections. The decision, issued by Comelec’s Second Division, resolves a long-pending petition that questioned the legality of the group’s accreditation.  While the ruling is a major blow to the party-list group, it is …

Pope Leo XIV has issued a powerful appeal to world leaders, urging them to reject the path of war and embrace peace, warning that modern conflicts and advanced weaponry are dragging humanity into deeper barbarism. Addressing the faithful during his weekly General Audience at Saint Peter’s Square, the pontiff echoed the words of his predecessors, Pope Francis and Pope Pius …

Amid persistent challenges in the country’s education sector, the Philippines has earned a major academic milestone as 121 of its universities made it to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings—marking a record-high presence for the country and the largest number of ranked institutions in Southeast Asia. This year’s performance more than doubles last year’s 56 participating schools, signaling …

Eleven days before leaving office, outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia issued a memorandum ordering the creation of trust funds for at least 15 provincial programs, including her flagship tourism campaign, Suroy Suroy Sugbo. Through Memorandum No. 36-2025, Garcia directed provincial treasurer Roy Salubre to set up dedicated trust funds, invoking provisions of the Local Government Code and Commission on …

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised Alert Level 3 in Israel and Iran due to the ongoing conflict between the two countries, and is urging overseas Filipinos (OFs) in both areas to return to the Philippines immediately. “Travel by Filipinos to both these countries is highly discouraged, due to the ongoing crisis and the actual closure of their …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that Japan’s Kanadevia Corporation is set to invest in a major Waste-to-Energy (WtE) project that aims to transform Metro Manila’s waste disposal system into a sustainable energy source. “I’m pleased to share that we are working with Japan’s Kanadevia Corporation on a landmark Waste-to-Energy project for Manila,” the President said in a …