The music world is mourning the death of legendary R&B balladeer Peabo Bryson, who died on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Bryson became one of the most recognizable voices in soul, adult contemporary, and pop music. He earned two Grammy Awards and a place

CEBU CITY, Philippines — We are conditioned to believe that brilliance arrives like lightning. We want the movie version of success: the sudden spark of late-night genius, the frantic scribbling on a chalkboard, the swelling orchestral music as a young man realizes he is destined for greatness. But if you ask Blas Miguel Escarro, a

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered another body from the site of the collapsed nine-story building in Barangay Balibago on Wednesday, raising the death toll to 24. The Unified Command said another individual was successfully extricated from the collapse site at 10:57 a.m. Earlier, responders recovered two victims at 7:21 a.m. and 9:12 a.m. READ: 23

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro — The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) of Lubang has ordered the implementation of a no-sail policy from Wednesday to Friday due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon or Habagat. In Memorandum No. 010, Series of 2026, signed by Mayor Michael L. Orayani, who also

LEGAZPI CITY — A volunteer-led river rehabilitation program in Libon town, Albay, is drawing growing public support as it seeks to restore waterways, promote environmental responsibility, and reduce risks of flooding. The initiative, dubbed “Libon Forward, Sulong Ta, Linigon Ta Project,” was launched by environmental advocate John Liao following the success of a similar river

(Photo courtesy of the Office of the Vice President) MANILA, Philippines —Vice President Sara Duterte, in an open letter, expressed support for and comforted expelled Cavite 4th district Rep. Francis “Kiko” Barzaga, saying that “It takes grit to be yourself in a world that rewards conformity.” A total of 265 members of the House of

MANILA, Philippines – After more than two decades of research and development, scientists at the University of the Philippines Diliman are moving closer to the wider rollout of the country’s first locally developed Sexual Assault Investigation Kit (SAI.Kit), a tool designed to strengthen how sexual assault evidence is collected and preserved. The kit, the scientists

Lady Customer Reminds Fellow Customers to Always Count Their Change  A lady customer has reminded fellow customers to always count their change after experiencing a modus from a fast-food restaurant.  Recently, Rose Gasper, a Facebook user, shared an incident that happened while she was buying food at a fast-food restaurant, where she almost received less money than she was ... Read more

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Kiko Barzaga is already thinking about some career options Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga was expelled from the House of Representatives because of his “disorderly behavior,” and one of the career options he is considering is to be an actor. Barzaga became a trending topic on social media several times because of his controversial ... Read more

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Sen. JV Ejercito Speaks amid the Issues Between Majority, Minority JV ERECITO – The Senator remains optimistic in saving the dignity of the Senate following the recent controversial issues. The majority senators including Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano were absent for two (2) days. Thus, there was no Senate plenary session for two (2) days ... Read more

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