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Claire Castro Remarks on Teachers Draw Criticism After Zamboanga School Shooting

Claire Castro Remarks on Teachers Draw Criticism After Zamboanga School Shooting Claire Castro remarks on teachers have sparked a growing public debate after the Palace press officer commented on the role of educators following the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Her statements drew criticism from teachers’ groups and education advocates, who said the […]

Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting: What We Know About t...
Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting: What We Know About the Deadly School Attack

The Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting has shocked the school community and the wider public after a deadly attack at a junior high school campus in Zamboanga City on August 18, 2026. Two students died in

Angat Dam Rises: Why Metro Manila’s Primary Wate...
Angat Dam Rises: Why Metro Manila’s Primary Water Lifeline Remains Restricted Despite Rising Reservoir Levels

BULACAN, Philippines — At first glance, the latest hydrological data from Central Luzon offers a long-awaited breath of relief for a capital region perpetually on the brink of a water crisis. Following weeks of southwest

The ₱3.1 Billion C-6 Wall: Inside the 39 Taguig ...
The ₱3.1 Billion C-6 Wall: Inside the 39 Taguig Flood Control Contracts Under Senate Scrutiny

A massive infrastructure project along Metro Manila’s eastern corridor is drawing intense legislative scrutiny following revelations that what appears to be a single, continuous red-and-white embankment along the Circumferential Road 6 (C-6) Open Channel is

Major Fuel Shock Ahead: Diesel and Gasoline Rates ...
Major Fuel Shock Ahead: Diesel and Gasoline Rates Set to Surge as Impending Oil Price Hike Philippines Threatens Drivers

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino motorists, public utility drivers, commercial haulers, and logistics operators across the archipelago are bracing for another heavy financial blow at the pumps next week as energy market projections indicate a massive

House Bill Pushes to Increase Senior Citizens Pens...
House Bill Pushes to Increase Senior Citizens Pension to ₱2,000 Monthly: Key Details, Coverage Expansion, and Impact

MANILA, Philippines — A new legislative initiative filed in the House of Representatives aims to provide substantial economic relief to millions of elderly Filipinos by doubling the monthly senior citizens pension stipend from ₱1,000 to

PAGASA Weather Forecast: Two More Typhoons Expecte...
PAGASA Weather Forecast: Two More Typhoons Expected to Hit the Philippines in August 2026 Amid Monsoon Rains

MANILA, Philippines — Following the recent passage of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, state weather bureau PAGASA has issued an urgent Weather Forecast warning the public to prepare for two more typhoons before the end

Massive Fuel Price Rollback as Gasoline and Diesel...
Massive Fuel Price Rollback as Gasoline and Diesel Drop by up to ₱4.88: Complete Oil Price Update August 11

In a major development for Filipino motorists, public transport drivers, and logistics operators across the nation, today’s official oil price update aug 11 brings substantial relief at fuel stations starting Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Oil

DPWH Secretary Dizon Notes Faster Flood Recession ...
DPWH Secretary Dizon Notes Faster Flood Recession and Measurable Infrastructure Improvements Across Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Recent heavy monsoon downpours triggered by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have served as a stringent real-world test for the capital region’s primary drainage systems, but initial operational monitoring reveals noticeable improvements across

Misteryosong Paglitaw ng mga Kabaong sa Chinese Co...
Misteryosong Paglitaw ng mga Kabaong sa Chinese Consulate at Iba Pang Bahagi ng NCR, Nagsanhi ng Pagkabahala sa Publiko at mga Awtoridad

MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Nagdulot ng matinding takot, gulat, at malaking pagkabahala sa mga residente pati na rin sa mga awtoridad ang magkakasunod na pagkakadiskubre sa mga kabaong na misteryosong iniiwan sa iba’t ibang strategic

Cebu Pacific Seat Sale Offers ₱8 Base Fares in M...
Cebu Pacific Seat Sale Offers ₱8 Base Fares in Massive 8.8 Travel Promo Campaign

MANILA, Philippines — Leading Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has officially launched its highly anticipated 8.8 travel promotion, offering domestic base fares for as low as ₱8 for a one-way flight. The latest Cebu Pacific

Pagasa Weather Update: LPA Inside PAR Has High Cha...
Pagasa Weather Update: LPA Inside PAR Has High Chance of Becoming Tropical Depression Within 24 Hours

Pagasa weather update: LPA May Intensify Into Tropical Depression Soon Pagasa weather update shows that a low-pressure area (LPA) currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) now has a high chance of developing into

History Made in Washington: How Alex Eala Won Her ...
History Made in Washington: How Alex Eala Won Her First WTA 500 Championship

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic performance that has forever transformed the landscape of Asian tennis, Alex Eala won her first WTA Tour championship in captivating fashion early Tuesday morning (Philippine time). The 21-year-old Filipina

DOE Confirms Imminent Oil Price Roll Back as Gasol...
DOE Confirms Imminent Oil Price Roll Back as Gasoline and Diesel Rates Drop Under ₱1

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine motorists, public utility vehicle operators, and daily commuters are slated to receive a modest reprieve at the pump as petroleum companies prepare to implement a fresh oil price roll back starting

Ombudsman Demands P124M Refund: What the Unresolve...
Ombudsman Demands P124M Refund: What the Unresolved Case of Bong Revilla on Pork Barrel Charges Means for Public Accountability

MANILA, Philippines — Questions surrounding public accountability have once again taken center stage following fresh statements from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. As public interest intensifies around the

Court Suspends P85 Wage Hike in Metro Manila: DOLE...
Court Suspends P85 Wage Hike in Metro Manila: DOLE Promises to Fight Back

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage workers across the capital region were expecting extra pay in their paychecks this week, but a sudden court order has put everything on pause. The long-awaited P85 wage hike in

Bong Revilla Granted Bail: Sandiganbayan Approves ...
Bong Revilla Granted Bail: Sandiganbayan Approves Temporary Release in ₱92.8M Case

MANILA, Philippines — In a major legal decision from anti-graft court Sandiganbayan, former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has secured temporary liberty after the court approved his petition for provisional release. Court authorities confirmed that

Estrada Files Petition for Bail as Legal Battle In...
Estrada Files Petition for Bail as Legal Battle Intensifies Following Denied Motion

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada has taken a decisive step in his ongoing legal struggle as Estrada files petition for bail before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, seeking immediate temporary liberty despite a recent setback

Meralco Earnings Hit P26.5 Billion in First Half a...
Meralco Earnings Hit P26.5 Billion in First Half as Power Generation Portfolio Surges

MANILA, Philippines — Utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) expanded its balance sheet during the first six months of 2026, relying heavily on its expanding power generation portfolio to balance steady consumer electricity demand. Strong