PHILIPPINES: The Philippines has set aside its biggest-ever education budget, yet thousands of students still cram into crowded, run-down classrooms. Now lawmakers want to know why the money isn’t reaching the schools fast enough. According … Read more
Mindanao, Philippines – The southern Philippines is reeling after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region, claiming 35 lives and leaving more than 200 people injured. For Filipinos working abroad, the news hits close … Read more
The fight for control of the Philippine Senate has spilled into a war of words, with Senator Raffy Tulfo taking direct aim at ousted leader Alan Peter Cayetano. Tulfo went as far as branding Cayetano’s … Read more
Manila, Philippines – The debate over what to call the 18 individuals at the center of the Senate’s flood-control probe has reached Malacañang, with the Palace offering its own take on the matter. According to … Read more
Manila, Philippines – Immigration officers intercepted two Filipino women at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last May 23, just before they could board a Cebu Pacific flight to Kuala Lumpur. Authorities believe the … Read more
MANILA – June 8, 2026 – A powerful earthquake struck offshore Mindanao early Monday morning, triggering a tsunami warning across nine coastal provinces and prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands of residents living near the … Read more
Lapu-Lapu, Cebu – A 54-year-old man from Lapu-Lapu City was arrested at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 1 on Saturday, June 6 2026, after arriving on a flight from Manila, with authorities already waiting to … Read more
Kuwait City, Kuwait – Three overseas Filipino workers were among 60 people injured when a drone struck Kuwait International Airport on June 3. The incident caused visible structural damage and sent a thick cloud of … Read more
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed on Friday that Washington has revoked both the diplomatic and tourist visas of Leyte 1st District Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The ambassador … Read more
Sen. Robin Padilla may face an obstruction of justice complaint after the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) concluded its investigation into the reported exit of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from the Senate … Read more