CEBU CITY, Philippines — Schools in Cebu and Lapu-Lapu Cities started preparing classrooms and school grounds on Monday, June 1, as this year’s Brigada Eskwela opened nationwide. At Cebu City Central Elementary School and Lapu-Lapu City Central Elementary School, teachers, parents, and volunteers joined the annual cleanup and preparation activities before the opening of classes.

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday ordered the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for a non-bailable plunder and graft case. Joining Estrada on the arrest list are former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan and three ex-engineering officials from the National Capital Region: Assistant District Engineer Denryl Caesar Cortuna, alongside District Engineers Manny Bulusan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday, June 1, welcomed another wave of oil rollback set for tomorrow, Tuesday, saying fuel prices in the country are inching nearer to pre-war levels.  Beginning Tuesday (June 2), fuel prices will be reduced by at least ₱4.76 per liter for gasoline products and up

COTABATO CITY — Police intercepted at least P1.3 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two individuals at a checkpoint in Barangay Dulangan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on June 1. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) director, said law enforcers discovered the contraband concealed in a white Nissan

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday kicked off Brigada Eskwela 2026 nationwide from Agusan del Norte, rolling out a P2-billion cash-for-work program aimed at employing 240,000 workers to help prepare public schools for the upcoming school year. The kickoff at Cabadbaran City National High School launched a coordinated nationwide effort, with regional host

  MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will surrender following the issuance of warrant of arrest against him by the Sandiganbayan, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla told the Inquirer on Monday. “Yes,” Remulla said when asked if Estrada would voluntarily surrender after the anti-graft court ordered his arrest. Remulla also confirmed that Estrada will surrender at

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered another body from the rubble of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago on Monday afternoon, June 1, raising the death toll to 13. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the latest casualty was extricated at 12:59 p.m. as search, rescue, and retrieval operations continued at the collapse

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday issued an arrest warrant against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for a non-bailable plunder and graft case. Aside from Estrada, ordered arrested are former Department of Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan and ex-DPWH engineering officials from the National Capital Region namely, assistant district engineer Denryl Caesar

Gas Station to Impose Oil Price Rollback This Week FUEL PRICE UPDATE – Various gasoline stations in the country are set to implement an oil price rollback after weeks of increases.  Starting Tuesday (June 2, 2026), drivers across the country are set to receive welcome relief as fuel prices are scheduled to drop. The upcoming ... Read more

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Coco Martin was asked about politics Kapamillya primetime action King Coco Martin asserted that he has no plans to enter politics. Coco found success in the entertainment industry as one of the action stars of his generation. For many years, he has been reigning in the primetime slot with his action-drama series. With his popularity, ... Read more

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