The Palawan Regional Trial Court has found Culion Mayor Cesar “Oyet” De Vera and his wife, Vice Mayor Maria Virginia Nakachi De Vera, guilty of child abuse for beating a 15-year-old boy inside a police station in 2018. In a 73-page decision, Acting Presiding Judge Ryan Hartzell Balisacan of RTC Branch 163 ruled that the couple was guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violating Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), went down in separate incidents on October 26, 2025, while conducting routine operations. According to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the MH-60R Sea Hawk from the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 crashed at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time in the South China Sea. Search and rescue teams from Carrier Strike Group 11

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea affairs Commodore Jay Tarriela, calling him a “chihuahua” barking to defend Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. “I confronted Brawner. It was the chihuahua who barked,” Duterte said in a fiery statement, referring to Tarriela, whom he described as “a discharged PMA cadet allegedly for cheating.” The lawmaker accused Tarriela of trying to climb

Operatives of the Daet Municipal Police Station are conducting an investigation to determine the identity of a man who died in a road accident along Solomon Bacuño Street in Barangay Camambugan at around 12:45 a.m. on October 26, 2025. Based on the initial investigation, a blue and green Suzuki motorcycle bearing plate number 620 ESE lost control while traversing the road toward Daet proper. The driver reportedly lost balance after hitting an uneven section of the pavement, c

NEW YORK — As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary this year, it finds itself grappling with a deepening financial crisis that global women’s organizations warn could escalate into a humanitarian emergency if not urgently addressed. A consortium of international women’s organizations, led by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) and the NGO Committee on the Status of Women – Geneva, has urged the UN to take immediate steps to resolve its liqui

New York — The Philippines reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to disarmament and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction during the UN First Committee Thematic Debate on Cluster I: Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, held this week at the United Nations. First Committee Expert Paolo Marco Mapula delivered the Philippine national statement, as well as the statement on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting both national and regional

A woman was found dead, her hands bound, inside a hotel room in Manila. According to a report from the Manila Police District (MPD), the victim—approximately 5 feet tall and wearing a black tank top and leggings—was discovered with her hands tied while lying on the bed inside a hotel room in Sta. Mesa, Manila, around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. The hotel’s supervisor and room attendant told police that the victim had checked in with a man and a woman on Wednesday night

A very important witness is set to reveal new information before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed that he will present a “very important” witness when the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee resumes its investigation into irregular flood control projects. Lacson said that if he is re-elected as committee chairman, he plans to hold the next hearing on November 14, where the key witness will be invited to help expedite the

Operatives from the Mercedes Municipal Police Station arrested a man listed as Rank No. 6 in the Provincial Most Wanted Persons (PMWP) of Camarines Norte during an intelligence-driven manhunt operation, also known as Charlie Operation , conducted at around 12:30 p.m. on October 24, 2025, in Wawandue, Subic, Zambales. The operation was led by the Tracker Team of the Mercedes MPS, in coordination with the Camarines Norte Provincial Intelligence Unit, the Camarines Norte CIDG Pr

Los Angeles, CA—  Nearly  200 golfers  from across the  Filipino American community in Los Angeles  came together for the  ConGen Cup Invitational Golf Tournament , a fundraising event initiated by  Love To Serve, Inc.  and supported by the  Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles . The tournament was held at the  Los Coyotes Country Club  in  Buena Park, California . The event combined friendly competition with a shared mission to give back to the community.  Consul Gene

A 40-year-old man consumed by jealousy burned down his own house and took his life in the process after a heated argument with his wife in Barangay Nuevo Iloco, Mawab, Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025. Authorities identified the suspect as Johnny Arayan, who reportedly lost control during a fit of jealousy while under the influence of alcohol. Police reports stated that he and his wife, Anna Marie, argued around 2 p.m. after he accused her of being unfaithful. Witnesses s

The grandson of the late Philippine President Manuel Quezon, Ricky Quezon-Avanceña, reportedly berated and shouted at the creators of the film “Quezon” , including its lead actor Jericho Rosales. The incident occurred during a talkback session for the movie held at Powerplant Cinema in Makati City. During the session, Ricky was given the opportunity to take the microphone and asked the film’s director, Jerrold Tarog, whether “Quezon” was meant to be a political satire. When

NEW YORK CITY — The Filipino American Democratic Club of New York (FADCNY) hosted “Filipino Americans for NYC’s Future” at Kalye Rivington, a Filipino restaurant in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, bringing together elected officials, candidates, and community members to mark Filipino American History Month and strengthen engagement ahead of the 2025 New York City general elections. Among those in attendance were Council Member Julie Won, Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, State Se

NEW YORK - The Miss Universe Philippines Organization (MUPH) held a grand send-off party on Thursday for Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo, who will represent the country in the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand. During the event, Ahtisa expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her family, friends, and supporters who have stood by her throughout her journey. “I’m deeply thankful for the love and encouragement I’ve received. It strengthens my confidence and inspires

The International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber I has rejected former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction, clearing the way for proceedings to continue over alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Philippines’ “war on drugs.” In a 32-page decision issued Thursday, the Chamber held that Article 127(2) of the Rome Statute preserves the ICC’s authority over “any matter which was already under consideration by the Court” befor

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will no longer proceed with his plan to write to the Senate to enforce the 2016 dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva after learning about what he described as a “secret decision” to junk the case. Remulla earlier said he would ask Senate President Vicente Sotto III to implement the order, but Villanueva claimed the case against him had already been dismissed in 2019. “I was surprised by the decision. It only came out after I said the

The Philippine Embassy in the United States has expressed concern after U.S. authorities reportedly barred Filipino seafarers from entering American ports. Embassy officials immediately met with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security following reports that Filipino seafarers had been denied entry to several U.S. ports in recent months. “It has been informed that the denial of entry for the concerned seafarers was done in acco

Two unidentified men were killed, while six others were injured following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Barangay Partida, Norzagaray, Bulacan. According to the initial investigation by the Norzagaray Municipal Police Station, the explosion occurred around 11:00 a.m. when a loud blast was heard from the facility. Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection and the local rescue team immediately responded to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire. Author

Beginning next week, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will livestream its hearings to allow the public direct access to the proceedings on alleged irregularities in major infrastructure projects across the country. ICI Chairman Andres Reyes Jr. made the announcement during the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rightshearing on Wednesday, October 22, which tackled corruption allegations surrounding several flood control and public works projects. “We don

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has confirmed the reinstatement of Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as chairman of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, effective when sessions resume on November 10. Sotto said the majority bloc unanimously backed Lacson’s return, describing him as “a man of integrity and discipline” who can steer the committee’s investigations with fairness and independence. He added that the panel will soon resume its probe