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West PH Sea: Cyanide found in bottles from Chinese boats near Ayungin

MANILA, Philippines — Laboratory tests found cyanide in several bottles recovered by the Philippine Navy from Chinese boats operating near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal last year, the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. Cyanide is a “highly toxic chemical known to cause severe and irreversible damage to humans and marine ecosystems,” the NSC

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Trump attacks Pope Leo: ‘He likes crime I guess’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a strong criticism of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he did not believe the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church was “doing a very good job” and describing him as “very liberal,” while also suggesting the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.” While traveling back

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First Filipina mayor takes oath in Cerritos, making history

CERRITOS, California – Lynda P. Johnson was formally sworn in on Wednesday as the first Filipina to serve as mayor of Cerritos, a landmark moment for the city as it nears its 70th year since incorporation. The oath-taking ceremony took place before a full audience at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts during the City

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Jaro archdiocese joins global calls for peace in Middle East

ILOILO CITY — The Archdiocese of Jaro has mobilized parishes across Iloilo to join global calls for peace following an appeal from Pope Leo XIV amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that have begun to affect countries, including the Philippines. READ: Pope Leo urges protection of civilians in war zones In a directive issued

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P125.2B released in response to Middle East crisis — DepDev

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has already spent P125.2 billion in response to the effects of the Middle East crisis, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) said on Monday. DepDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan made the presentation during the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (Protect) Committee hearing.

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are upbeat to see a major fuel price rollback this week, with diesel cutting around P20.89 per liter, one of the biggest reductions in recent months following weeks of sharp increases. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the weekend confirmed the rollback and vowed that the government would provide more needed relief

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Negros transport strike set for April 15 over oil price hike

BACOLOD CITY—A transport strike protesting rising oil prices is set to hit the cities of Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, April 15, according to Bayan Negros Secretary General Noli Rosales on Sunday. The action is being organized by convenors of the newly formed “No to Oil Price Hike Coalition – Negros.”

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Manibela sets April 15–17 transport strike over fuel price hikes

        MANILA, Philippines— Transport group Manibela on Monday announced it will hold a nationwide strike from April 15 to 17 to protest what it described as the government’s insufficient response to continuous oil price hikes. This will be the third time that jeepney drivers will stage a transport strike following similar protests

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