House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago dared the House leadership to back up its words with action by immediately passing the anti-political dynasty bill. Elago’s challenge came after Speaker Faustino Dy III voiced his support for the measure earlier this week. “If the Speaker and House leaders are truly serious about ending political dynasties, then the next move is simple — pass the pending bills that will finally enforce the constitutio

The judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have adopted an amendment to the Court’s regulations mandating that applications for arrest warrants or summonses to appear be classified as secret or under seal , unless otherwise authorized by a Chamber. The new provision, Regulation 23 ter, which takes effect today, formalizes the existing practice of the Court’s Pre-Trial Chambers requiring the Office of the Prosecutor to file such applications confidentially under Arti

Nearly 1.4 million individuals have been affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan in the country, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). OCD Officer-in-Charge Raffy Alejandro said that rescue, relief, and clearing operations are ongoing. He mentioned that they have identified three main areas of concern: Catanduanes, Aurora, and Pangasinan. Two deaths have been confirmed due to “Uwan,” with two others still being validated. No missing persons have been reporte

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 over parts of Luzon as Super Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to intensify and move west-northwestward toward the eastern seaboard. According to PAGASA’s latest severe weather bulletin, the central portion of Aurora, Polillo Islands, northern Camarines Norte, eastern Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes are now under

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong ) continues to intensify as it barrels closer to Luzon, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise multiple Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) across wide areas of Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. Signal No. 4: Catanduanes PAGASA raised TCWS No. 4 over Catanduanes, warning of winds exceeding 184 km/h within 12 hours. The weather bureau

Typhoon Fung-Wong , locally named Uwan , continues to strengthen over the western Pacific Ocean and is expected to rapidly intensify into a powerful tropical system as it moves westward toward the Philippines, forecasters said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the typhoon is projected to make landfall over the island of Luzon in the coming days before possibly turning north toward southern Taiwan for a sec

There must be accountability and justice for the deaths of more than a hundred people and the destruction of property caused by Typhoon Tino . Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said officials and contractors involved in the more than ₱26-billion flood control projects must be held responsible for their failure to protect the residents of Cebu Province. Baricuatro described the widespread flooding in her province as the “deadliest in years.” She showed President Ferdinand Marcos

MANILA — The Philippine government has declared a State of National Calamity following the devastation of Typhoon “Tino”, which has left 188 people dead, 135 missing, and 96 injured, according to the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The province of Cebu recorded the highest number of fatalities at 139, while other deaths were reported across Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga. As of N

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reported that Tropical Storm “Fung-Wong” has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward toward the Philippines. In its Cyclone Advisory No. 7 issued at 11:00 p.m., PAGASA said the weather system is projected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday night (November 7) or early Saturday morning (November 8), where it will be a

The death toll from Typhoon “Tino” has risen to over 100, while more than 400,000 people were evacuated after massive flooding submerged much of the Visayas region. According to the Provincial Government of Cebu, 76 of the fatalities were from Cebu, while others came from Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and the Negros Island Region. More than 26 people remain missing, most of them from highly urbanized cities that suffered severe flooding. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysica

The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 40, while thousands of residents have evacuated amid the onslaught of Typhoon “Tino” in the Visayas and parts of Northern Mindanao, according to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) yesterday. According to Office of Civil Defense (OCD) spokesperson Junie Castillo, 22 of the fatalities were from Region 7, two from the Negros Island Region (NIR), and one each from Western Visayas (Region 6

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) revealed in its report that Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana allegedly interfered in several flood control and street lighting projects in Bulacan to benefit his own property and that of his neighbor, former congressman Zaldy Co, whose house is located near a river. According to the ICI report, Lipana personally spoke with former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara in 20

New York City - The heart of Times Square will pulse with Filipino pride this November as YAMAN NYC unfolds at the iconic New York Marriott Marquis, transforming one of Manhattan’s most vibrant landmarks into a dazzling showcase of Philippine culture, artistry, and innovation. In Tagalog, “Yaman” means “treasure” and true to its name, the three-day festival celebrates the living treasures of Filipino creativity and heritage. Visitors will experience the beauty of indigeno

Philippine Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. renewed his push to ban TikTok in the country, citing national security and data privacy concerns. The move revives his earlier effort from May 2024, when he filed House Bill 10489, seeking to prohibit applications controlled by what he described as “foreign adversaries.” Abante alleges that TikTok poses a national security threat because its parent company, ByteDance, is based in China and could potentially transmit sen

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that the death of a Filipino crew member of MV Arvia , a cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises, is now under investigation. In a statement on Thursday, the DMW confirmed the death of the Filipino seafarer, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, as it expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family. “The licensed manning agency that deployed the seafarer reported that the circumstances surrounding t

The Philippine Navy stressed that Orly Regala Guteza is not covered by the protection of the Marine Corps and that the institution has no connection to his personal undertakings. It further assured the public of the Navy’s professionalism and nonpartisan stance. In a statement, the Philippine Navy clarified that Guteza has been retired from the Philippine Marine Corps since June 30, 2020. The Navy emphasized that as a retired serviceman, Guteza is no longer under the administ

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), chaired by Andres Reyes Jr., together with a team of volunteer lawyers, has submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman its recommendation to file criminal and administrative charges against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, former Caloocan 2nd District Representative Mitch Cajayon-Uy, former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, and former Comm

Senator Mark Villar, former Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has declared the highest net worth among senators, amounting to ₱1.2 billion, based on his 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). In the SALN made public on Tuesday afternoon, Villar declared ownership of 14 real properties, including house-and-lot units, condominiums, and parcels of land, with a total value of ₱349,144,407. Meanwhile, his personal properties, co

CAVITE - A father was shot dead by police after going berserk and taking his own children hostage in Barangay Sampaloc 4, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on Monday morning — a tragedy that neighbors believe stemmed from the hardships he faced in life. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old jeepney driver LJ Borda , who reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after several days without food or sleep. According to the investigation, Borda allegedly attempted to stab his two young ch

Around 300 Filipinos living on the island of Jamaica are bracing for the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which is forecast to make landfall on the island late Monday or early Tuesday (local time). According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), Melissa is expected to make a direct hit on the western portion of Jamaica, an area already experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The hurricane is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/h), making it