MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Monday began the hearing on the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) petition for Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his alleged bagman Maynard Ngu. This proceeding was prompted by the Office of the Ombudsman’s verified ex parte petition filed before the anti-graft court on Saturday. Escudero is among

ILOILO CITY — A 33-year-old tricycle driver listed as a high-value individual was arrested in a buy-bust operation that yielded over P1.2 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) in Barangay Naslo, Pototan, Iloilo, on April 25. Operatives from the Iloilo Police Provincial Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit, along with the Pototan police and provincial intelligence

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Mindanao-based rights group is calling for an independent investigation into a joint police-military raid in Zamboanga City on April 23 that left three people dead, including a 12-year-old boy, citing alleged human rights violations. READ: 3 family members killed in Zamboanga police raid; probe underway Interfaith organization Moro-Christian Peoples

ILOILO CITY — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued special forecasts for parts of the Visayas, warning of extreme heat and possible afternoon thunderstorms from April 27 to May 1. The advisories, released Monday by the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division, cover Northern Cebu, areas around Mt. Kanlaon in Negros

Grocery Store in Brooke’s Point Robbed, Owner Offers Reward for Information  A grocery store in the town of Brooke’s Point was targeted by three men in a reported robbery, leaving the owner seeking help from the public.  On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the suspects were able to enter the store and take several items. Among ... Read more

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Daniel Fernando became controversial in February because of a reported road rage incident Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando refused to speak about the road rage incident that involved the presidential son, Vinny Marcos. To recall, veteran broadcaster Mon Tulfo claimed in his social media post that a high official physically assaulted Fernando because of how he ... Read more

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Teenagers Harass Peanut Vendor, Video Sparks Online Concern  A peanut vendor went viral and gained sympathy from netizens after being targeted by a group of teenagers.  Recently, the Facebook page ‘3kingsvlog’ shared a video showing a group of teenage boys picking on a peanut vendor. The post quickly went viral and received mixed reactions from ... Read more

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Jordan Romano is a two-time MLB All-Star. He most recently played for the Los Angeles Angels, who DFA'd him on Sunday. He had joined the team in December for a one-year, $2 million contract.

One of AEW's top names, Kris Statlander, shared a bunch of stunning photographs of herself on social media recently.

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