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Davao City, Philippines – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured a landslide victory in the Davao City mayoral race, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. A Landslide Win According to preliminary election results, Duterte received over 600,000 votes, nearly eight times more than his closest rival, Karlo Nograles….
MANILA, Philippines – Millions of Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a highly anticipated midterm election, deciding over 18,000 posts nationwide. The vote comes amid a deepening political rift between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, following Duterte’s impeachment by the House of Representatives for alleged high crimes. The election…
Central Philippines – May 13, 2025 Kanlaon Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, erupted early Tuesday morning. It spew a colossal grey plume of ash approximately 3 kilometers into the sky and launched ballistic projectiles across its surroundings. Authorities and experts closely monitor the situation as residents brace for possible aftereffects….
Manila, Philippines — May 10, 2025 The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has issued a strong warning against misinformation spreading on social media that falsely claims the upcoming national elections have been moved to May 10 instead of May 12. Officials reaffirmed that the election date remains unchanged and urged voters to rely only on official…
Manila, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused a Chinese research vessel of conducting unauthorized activities within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), raising further concerns over maritime security in the South China Sea. According to the PCG, the “Haiyang Dizhi 12,” was spotted operating near the waters off Palawan, allegedly engaging in…
Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the procurement and installation of bollards at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 following a tragic accident that claimed two lives. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, involved a sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashing through the barriers and into a group of…
In 2024, Central Visayas emerged as the fastest-growing region in the Philippines, defying economic uncertainties that weighed down other parts of the country, including Metro Manila. Official reports indicate that the region’s economy expanded by 7.3 percent, making it the strongest performer among the 18 regions. This remarkable growth was primarily driven by a dynamic…
On Tuesday, a Chinese national was apprehended near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters in Intramuros, Manila, for allegedly carrying a sophisticated surveillance device. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) identified the equipment as an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catcher, a tool capable of intercepting mobile phone communications and tracking location data. The suspect,…
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, affectionately known as “Chito,” has emerged as a prominent figure in the global Catholic Church, with his name frequently mentioned as a potential successor to Pope Francis. Born into a working-class family near Manila, Tagle’s journey from priesthood to becoming one of the most influential cardinals in the Vatican is a…
In a recent Senate hearing, National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya revealed alarming indicators of foreign interference in the Philippines’ upcoming midterm elections. Speaking before the Senate’s special panel on maritime and admiralty zones, Malaya stated that Chinese state-sponsored actors are allegedly conducting operations to influence the electoral process. Malaya highlighted that…
