Author: Pop News
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OCD: 38 Areas in Luzon Affected by Flooding from Typhoon Bising and Habagat
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Monday that 38 locations across Luzon experienced flooding due to the combined effects of Typhoon Bising and the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, officer-in-charge of OCD, stated that no deaths or missing persons have been reported as of yet. “No… Read more
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Sen. Bong Go Renews Push for Creation of Disaster Resilience Department
Senator Bong Go has once again pushed for the establishment of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), aiming to improve the country’s approach to disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response. Reintroducing the proposed Department of Disaster Resilience Act of 2025, Go seeks to create a centralized agency that will consolidate all disaster-related functions currently spread across… Read more
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‘PBB’ Final Four Duos Heat Up Social Media Ahead of Big Night
MANILA, Philippines — The countdown is on for Pinoy Big Brother’s Big Night as the show narrows down to its final four duos, and the online buzz has never been louder. Now on its 18th season — and third celebrity edition — PBB is airing across ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5, making it the country’s most… Read more
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Trump Vows to Be ‘Very Firm’ with Netanyahu on Ending Gaza War Ahead of White House Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will be “very firm” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the need to end the war in Gaza, as the two leaders prepare to meet at the White House on July 7. Speaking during a visit to a migrant detention center in Florida,… Read more
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Leni Robredo Signs First Two Executive Orders as Naga City Mayor
NAGA CITY, Philippines — On her first day in office, newly elected Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo signed her first two executive orders (EOs), signaling her administration’s priorities: anti-corruption and labor reform. The first executive order enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on corruption, particularly in procurement and bidding processes involving city… Read more
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Diokno Warns House Certification on VP Sara’s Impeachment May Be Legal “Trap”
House prosecutor and Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno on Tuesday cautioned that the Senate impeachment court’s order for the House of Representatives to submit a certification affirming its willingness to pursue the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte could weaken the prosecution’s case. The House has already submitted the first certification confirming that the complaint… Read more
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Isko Moreno Seeks Public Health Emergency in Manila Amid Garbage Crisis
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday said he will ask the city council to declare a state of public health emergency as the city grapples with a full-blown garbage crisis stemming from nearly ₱950 million in unpaid debts. On his first day back in office, Domagoso said the scale of… Read more
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Baste Duterte to Serve as Acting Davao Mayor as ICC Detention Bars Ex-President Duterte from Assuming Post
MANILA, Philippines — Sebastian “Baste” Duterte will temporarily serve as the mayor of Davao City following his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte’s inability to assume office due to his detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed on Tuesday that, under the Local… Read more
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Marcos Vows Continued Support for PH Air Force on 78th Anniversary
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the capabilities of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), vowing to provide adequate training, equipment, and infrastructure to enable the service to fulfill its mandate effectively. Speaking at the celebration of the PAF’s 78th founding anniversary, Marcos highlighted ongoing efforts… Read more
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Iran, Israel Trade Fresh Strikes as Tensions Escalate, Nuclear Talks Called Off
TEHRAN — A fresh round of missile attacks from Iran struck residential areas in Israel on Saturday, injuring several civilians. In response, Israel launched renewed strikes, claiming it was targeting military infrastructure in Tehran. The latest hostilities follow a strong warning from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who pledged to strike “every target of the… Read more