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MANILA, Philippines — Former House of Representatives Secretary-General Atty. Jose Luis Montales was appointed as the new Senate secretary on Monday. This follows former Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza’s resignation after a change in Senate leadership. /gsg  

A Dutch tourist remains missing after a kayak overturned in rough seas off Railay Beach in Krabi on Saturday, May 16, while his daughter was rescued safely. Rangers from Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park were alerted to the incident in Railay Bay involving a Dutch man, believed to be about 60 years …

The story Search underway for Dutch man missing off Railay Beach in Krabi as seen on Thaiger News.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. still trusts Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla despite growing calls for his replacement due to recent lapses. At a press briefing, Castro was asked how Marcos sees Remulla’s performance following the Senate chaos last week and on his error in relation

Most Asian shares were lower in morning trade on Monday, extending slides in global markets, as the impasse in the Middle East drove oil prices more than two percent higher. Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce in April, but negotiations on ending the conflict have stalled, and sporadic attacks in the region have continued.

The Lapu-Lapu City Government is now evaluating whether to continue its 4-day workweek arrangement.

As the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte continue to draw national attention, CDN Digital brings you live updates from the Senate on Monday, May 18.  Stay on this page and refresh to get realtime reports, statements, and major moments as the story unfolds. (Scroll down to get the latest updates) LIVE: SARA DUTERTE

MANILA – Former budget official Kim Robert de Leon is the new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Malacañang announced Monday, May 18. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said de Leon will take his oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, becoming the youngest member of the Marcos Cabinet. READ: Government

LUCENA CITY — With the continuing intense heat, at least 10 localities in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels on Monday. In its 5 p.m. forecast issued Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sangley Point in Cavite City, Cavite,

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has collected 140 loose firearms during an intensified campaign from October 2025 to May 2026, in what authorities described as a major boost to public safety and crime prevention efforts. The surrendered firearms were formally presented during a ceremonial turnover held Monday morning at the ICPO

TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas experienced dangerously high temperatures on Monday as the  Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) recorded heat index levels ranging from “extreme caution” to “danger,” prompting local governments to issue health advisories. Based on Pagasa monitoring, the peak heat was felt around noon, with multiple locations