Philippines

Referred to as “Alias Erin,” the 41-year-old actress was arrested at a mall in Pasay City on November 23 according to the Southern Police District (PNP). The arrest was executed in line with a manhunt operation connected to several Securities Regulation Code infractions and syndicated estafa allegations. Given the actress’s dual public persona as both a businesswoman and public personable, …

Currently under several criminal accusations, former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo skipped the Tuesday morning last Senate hearing on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Rather, Guo showed up for a bail hearing connected to one of her continuing cases in Pasig City. In a message to GMA News Online, her attorney, Nicole Jamilla, verified the schedule conflict. Surely. Regarding Guo’s …

Two days before the much awaited PBA Commissioner’s Cup opener, San Miguel Beermen made a big deal moving star guard Terrence Romeo and experienced player Vic Manuel to Terrafirma Dyip. In return, the Beermen signed outstanding players Andreas Cahilig and Juami Tiongson, therefore indicating a change in their lineup approach. Approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday, the deal …

Insisting it was “maliciously taken out of logical context,” Vice President Sara Duterte has defended her provocative comment of ordering the murder of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should an alleged plan against her succeed. The comment has generated intense discussion, spurred research, and begged concerns about national security policies and the Vice President’s authority within the National Security Council …

During a Saturday press meeting, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte made news with an explosive declaration stating that, should she die, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would be dead. The divisive words have set off a political tempest revealing a growing conflict between two of the most powerful political families in the country. Early in the morning, Duterte told reporters …

One of the most honored and talented performers from the Philippines, Kathryn Bernardo has hit a new career turning point after receiving the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award at this year’s Asian World Film Festival (AWFF). Presented at the Culver Theater in California’s Closing Night Awards Gala, this outstanding difference emphasizes her remarkable contribution to Philippine film and increasing global …

A lighthouse of hope has emerged inside the Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory, where the emotional weight of incarceration and the physical walls sometimes create deep shadows. The Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) Livelihood Exhibit and Christmas Village opened a new chapter in rehabilitation and community involvement on November 20. Running till the year-end, this event is a potent tribute …

The return of Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines after over a decade of legal battles and diplomatic efforts marks a significant milestone not only for her and her family but also for the broader context of justice and the plight of Filipino migrant workers. Here’s everything you need to know about her case, the diplomatic journey, and what this …

Significantly, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have shown openness to lowering marijuana from its present rank as one of the most hazardous narcotics. In response to advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa recently revealed that both agencies are ready to review the …

Philippines is currently undergoing intense climate changes and the regions including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao are encountering heavy rains. The meteorological department of Philippines has warned regarding the intensifying Typhoon which is named as Pepito/Man-Yi on November 16, 2024. It is said that the regions, Luzon and Visayas are under threat.  It is reported that, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. …