MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday said the allegations related to the possible plunder charges against Sen. Chiz Escudero and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez are becoming more “clear.” Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano made this remark as he noted that the agency is already at the “tail end” of the fact-finding stage

LEGAZPI CITY — An unexpected surge in sardine catch led to spoilage in Bulan, Sorsogon, after fish processing plants temporarily shut down during Holy Week, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol said. In an interview, BFAR Bicol director Ariel Pioquinto said the sudden abundance of sardines, locally known as tamban or lawlaw,

MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Batangas Provincial Police Office was relieved from his post after a policewoman accused him of abusing her. The implicated official was relieved through special orders from the Police Regional Official Calabarzon (PRO 4A) dated April 7. The police official was reassigned to the PRO 4A Regional Personnel Holding

TACLOBAN CITY — Facing surging fuel prices and the threat of supply disruptions, municipal governments across Eastern Samar have agreed to enforce austerity measures, including shorter workweeks and scaled-down festivities, to keep essential services running. The measures were formalized through a resolution passed by the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Eastern Samar

Amid the Middle East Conflict, Fuel Prices in PH Continue To Increase FUEL PRICES – Former Department of Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla reveals his “fearless forecast” on the costs of petroleum in the Philippines. The price of diesel has reached P170 per liter following a series of oil price hikes in the Philippines. The increasing ... Read more

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Sen. Erwin Tulfo Speaks on Gov’t Ayuda amid Oil Crisis in PH ERWIN TULFO – The Senator called for the government to include the Middle Class earners in the release of “ayuda” amid the high oil costs. The high fuel costs in the Philippines now is affecting countless Filipinos most especially the members of the ... Read more

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Belle Mariano encouraged the possibility on social media Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano shared how she handles criticism on social media. Belle has come a long way since her younger years in the entertainment industry. From being a teen star, she is now one of the most popular young actresses, with various projects. In a recent ... Read more

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Female Police Officer Sues Batangas Police Director Over Inappropriate Remarks A female police officer has formally filed a complaint against the Police Provincial Director of Batangas, raising serious concerns about conduct and professionalism within the force.  The lady cop personally submitted the complaint to the National Police Commission. In her sworn affidavit, the officer detailed several incidents that reportedly happened between February and March 2026.  These ... Read more

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A survey published by a Singaporean institute has found that a slim majority of respondents across Southeast Asia would align with China over the United States if forced to choose between the two powers. The poll, conducted between January 5 and February 20, 2026, covered 2,008 respondents from all 11 ASEAN member states, including Timor-Leste, …

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Thailand’s Justice Ministry launched a probe into suspected fuel stockpiling during the energy crisis and found that 57 million litres of fuel went missing during tanker deliveries to Surat Thani. The Justice Ministry, Royal Thai Police and provincial administrative offices across the country inspected fuel storage following concerns over shortages and rising prices. The operation …

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