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  • Treñas gives 150% endorsement for MORE Power as Batangas’ next power distributor

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    Former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has given his “150% endorsement” to MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) as the next power distributor for Batangas through its Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Batangas II Electric Cooperative(BATELEC II), sharing how the company helped transform Iloilo City’s economy and quality of life in just a… Read more

  • NASECOR asks ERC: Are Meralco bills fair?

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    The National Association of Consumer Organizations (NASECOR) is calling on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to check if Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is overcharging consumers. In a January 22, 2026 letter, NASECOR president Petronilo Ilagan asked how many of Meralco’s subsidiaries and related businesses fall under the law requiring utilities to pass earnings from other… Read more

  • Manila Bans Face-Covering Headgear in Public Spaces, Violators Face Fines

    Manila Bans Face-Covering Headgear in Public Spaces, Violators Face Fines

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    MANILA — Starting now, no helmets, balaclavas, caps, hoodies, face masks, or tinted visors are allowed inside government offices, commercial establishments, and public spaces in Manila—unless necessary. The rule comes from Ordinance No. 9134, also called the Anti-Balaclava Ordinance, aimed at “deterring crime and helping law enforcement,” according to Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso. Violators… Read more

  • PCG Suspends All Sea Travel in Negros Oriental Due to Tropical Depression Verbena

    PCG Suspends All Sea Travel in Negros Oriental Due to Tropical Depression Verbena

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    MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has temporarily suspended all sea voyages in Negros Oriental starting Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, as Tropical Depression Verbena approaches. The suspension applies to all types of vessels and watercraft in the province. The precaution follows a Signal No. 1 warning issued by PAGASA for parts of Visayas and… Read more

  • VP Sara Duterte Confirms Former President Rodrigo Duterte Is Alive Amid ICC Rumors

    VP Sara Duterte Confirms Former President Rodrigo Duterte Is Alive Amid ICC Rumors

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    Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is very much alive, Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed on Sunday, November 23, amid circulating rumors that he was found unconscious in his cell at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. “His lawyer called him last night, especially after the news came out that he was found… Read more

  • Palace Dismisses VP Sara Duterte’s Call for Marcos Drug Test

    Palace Dismisses VP Sara Duterte’s Call for Marcos Drug Test

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    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has once again rejected calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to undergo a drug test, this time renewed by Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President urged the President on Sunday to take the test to prove he is not using illegal substances. Palace spokesperson Claire Castro fired back, pointing out… Read more

  • Palace: Resignation Not an Option for Marcos

    Palace: Resignation Not an Option for Marcos

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    Malacañang clarified that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has no plans to resign, despite calls for accountability and controversies in his administration. The Palace said resignation is “not an option.” (pna.gov.ph) Key Points: Marcos ordered all Cabinet members to submit courtesy resignations, part of a performance review, not a purge. (filipinotimes.net) The President stated: “I… Read more

  • Massive Anti-Corruption Protests Erupt Over Flood Control Projects

    Massive Anti-Corruption Protests Erupt Over Flood Control Projects

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    Manila, Philippines — Tens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets over the weekend to denounce alleged large-scale corruption in government flood control projects, marking one of the country’s biggest protest movements in recent years. The demonstrations, dubbed the “Trillion Peso March” and “Baha sa Luneta”, converged at Luneta Park and EDSA Shrine on… Read more

  • Public Outcry Over Flood-Control Scandal: Marcos Calls for Calm as Protests Grow

    Public Outcry Over Flood-Control Scandal: Marcos Calls for Calm as Protests Grow

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    MANILA — Anger is boiling over in the streets as allegations of corruption in flood-control projects continue to rock the government. Citizens, students, and advocacy groups have begun staging rallies in Metro Manila and key provinces, demanding accountability for what they call “billions washed away.” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledged the mounting frustration, urging the… Read more

  • DOJ Says Discayas Must Return Money Before Qualifying for Immunity

    DOJ Says Discayas Must Return Money Before Qualifying for Immunity

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) on September 8 reiterated that Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and his wife Sarah must return allegedly misappropriated funds before being considered for immunity or state-witness protection in the ongoing flood-control probe. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said during a press briefing: “Parang first principle na gagamitin natin dito, kung meron… Read more