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[Trigger warning: Mention of rape] MANILA, Philippines — A Bacolod-based radio anchor is under fire from the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMs), National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), and women’s rights advocates after making repeated rape jokes toward a female reporter during a live broadcast. On Wednesday, the reporter was discussing

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said suspended Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca “exposed the chamber to danger” during the shooting incident there last week. “With what happened in the Senate, he does not deserve to be the sergeant-at-arms because, according to the initial findings, he was the first one to fire a shot,”

MANILA, Philippines — Some minor changes in the House committee chairmanships and memberships are most likely not connected to the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte as such movements are normal, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. Luistro, in an online interview, said she thinks the lawmakers’ votes were not a factor since many of

Three Thai nationals were arrested at an airport in Ecuador for wildlife smuggling after 12 rare marine iguanas were discovered hidden in their luggage. Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy said the animals were found during baggage inspections at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil on Tuesday, May 19. Officials said specially trained …

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COTABATO CITY  – Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento has urged all stakeholders, leaders, and communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to remain calm, focused, and united ahead of the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The first parliamentary elections in BARMM are set to take place on September 14. “Democracy is inherently dynamic

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “The Lord Jesus truly answers prayers.” This is how actress and content creator Alex Gonzaga expressed her gratitude after announcing that she and her husband, Lipa City Vice Mayor Mikee Morada are expecting their first child, sharing the news on Thursday, May 21. The couple revealed the pregnancy through a heartfelt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Millions of Filipino workers struggling with rising prices may now qualify for up to P20,000 in emergency cash assistance after the Social Security System (SSS) sharply relaxed eligibility requirements under its enhanced Emergency Loan Program (ELP). The expanded program, which forms part of the government’s economic relief package, lowers contribution requirements,

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur  – Police arrested on Wednesday the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting of an employee of the Isabela City, Basilan local government, following intensified investigations and emergency security meetings convened by local leaders and security forces. Police Lt. Col. Wilfredo Palamos Jr., Isabela City police chief, said operatives collared the

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Energy (DOE) has stepped in to address the power situation in Valencia City following complaints over frequent and prolonged power interruptions raised by consumers and the city council. The move came after the Valencia City Council passed Resolution No. 294-2025, urging action over alleged poor electric service and

LGBTQIA Member Issues Public Apology After Viral Marriage Story An LGBTQIA member known online as “Sofia” has apologized to the public after alleged deception in marriage.  The viral LGBT member has apologized after the story of the relationship and marriage with a fellow man identified as “Michael” became widely discussed on social media. The issue quickly went viral after many ... Read more

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