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LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano continues to exhibit seismic activity following the minor phreatic eruption recorded on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Saturday morning bulletin, Phivolcs said the volcano registered nine volcanic earthquakes and four volcanic tremors lasting one to two minutes over the past 24 hours.

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested a suspected drug trader and seized around P816,000 worth of shabu or methamphetamine hydrochloride during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion here late Friday afternoon, May 8. In a statement, the Pampanga police identified the suspect only by the alias “Badong,” 42, who was classified as a “high-value individual”

PHILADELPHIA— Jalen Brunson scored 33 points leading the New York Knicks to a 109-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers today for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 4 is Sunday in Philadelphia. With 2016 and 2018 Villanova national championship banners hanging in the rafters, the so-called Nova Knicks all took turns taking

MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte has decided to replace his lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman ahead of his trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), the latter confirmed on Friday night. In a court document dated May 8, Kaufman formally notified the ICC Trial Chamber III that he would withdraw as Duterte’s counsel. READ: Nicholas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fresh from attending the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Cebu, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão toured Cebu City’s historic landmarks on Saturday and pledged to promote the city in his country after immersing himself in Cebu’s centuries-old heritage sites. Gusmão was welcomed by city officials, including Mayor

MANILA – The collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) for the May and June 2026 billing periods will be suspended to provide relief to power consumers amid rising inflation and growing global economic risks. In an advisory issued on Friday, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that the nationwide suspension of the GEA-All collection—equivalent

LONDON, United Kingdom — Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was Friday in an induced coma in a hospital in Portugal after emergency surgery, a spokesperson said. The 74-year-old star, best known for her 1983 mega-hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, was operated on earlier in the week at a hospital in Faro in southern Portugal.

BACOLOD CITY —The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) announced on Friday, May 8, a three-month suspension of electricity service disconnections and the rollout of flexible payment schemes following a directive from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The measure, implemented under Executive Order No. 110, aims to provide immediate financial relief to consumers affected

Manila Health Department Warns Public About Bacteria Found in Dirty Street Drinks Being Sold in Tondo The Manila Health Department has warned the public about possible health risks from contaminated street drinks in Tondo, Manila.  The warning came after a study conducted by the UP Manila College of Public Health-Department of Medical Microbiology. Researchers collected water samples from 12 stalls ... Read more

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12-year-old Girl Earns Praise After Swimming For 6 Hours to Save Her Family in Antique A 12-year-old girl earned praises and admiration online after swimming for six hours to save her family in Antique.   Cherry Ann Mateo shared the heartbreaking story after surviving the sea accident together with the other passengers of the motorboat traveling near Batbatan Island. According to her, ... Read more

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