MANILA, Philippines – Authorities confiscated P77.78 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 85 suspects in nationwide operations conducted from May 14 to 21, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isagani Nerez said the agency carried out 78 operations across the country during the period. READ: PDEA dismantles alleged drug
Read More »
CDN Top Stories [May 25]: Prepare for another oil price hike on Tuesday
Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for today, Monday (May 25). Diesel, gas prices expected to jump over ₱1/liter on May 26 Another oil price hike is set for Tuesday, May 26. Industry estimates project gas prices to jump by ₱1.20 to ₱1.50 per liter, while diesel could
Read More »
Daily Gospel, May 25, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for May 25, 2026, which is the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 24, 2026 Daily Gospel, May 23, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 19, 25-34. Standing by the cross of Jesus were his
Read More »
Lacson repeats earlier advice for Dela Rosa: Hide well
MANILA, Philippines — Hide well, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson told Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Sunday, repeating the unsolicited advice he offered last year when the latter first disappeared from public view following reports he was ordered arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for being a “co-perpetrator” in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug
Read More »
Imee Marcos got wrong info again – Sotto
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Sunday disputed the claim of Sen. Imee Marcos that he and Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson were conniving to block the supposed presidential run of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2028. The opposition senator said Marcos was misinformed when she was told of supposed plans
Read More »
Palace to Marcoleta: Blame yourself for your troubles
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday denied allegations that the plunder case filed against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and his election campaign donors were politically motivated, saying that the complaints stemmed from evidence and admissions coming from the senator himself. In an interview on dzMM, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Marcos administration had no
Read More »
1 dead, 20 feared trapped after collapse of building project
ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — A Malaysian national died while more than 20 workers were feared trapped beneath the rubble after a nine-story building still under construction collapsed in Barangay Balibago here before dawn on Sunday. Fire Chief Superintendent Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu, officer in charge of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), confirmed
Read More »
House prosecutors seek full presentation of evidence vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors on Sunday appealed to the Senate to allow them to fully present evidence and witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying a complete airing of the case is essential for both senator-judges and the public to understand the allegations against the country’s second-highest official. Lanao del
Read More »
Modern neuro lab opens in Pangasinan town
DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness Center (JKQMWC), Pangasinan’s newest and most modern hospital, opened its EEG (electroencephalogram) and Sleep Laboratory on May 22, offering services vital in diagnosing and managing neurological conditions that occur during sleep. The conditions include epilepsy, seizure disorders, sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy. The
Read More »
Catanduanes ‘severe’ power woes flagged
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The island province of Catanduanes continues to endure prolonged rotational brownouts, with residents now experiencing up to eight hours of daily power interruptions, prompting a lawmaker to seek congressional intervention. TGP (Talino at Galing ng Pinoy) party-list Rep. Jose Teves Jr. urged the panel to address the worsening power situation
Read More »