Tiniyak ni Sen. Risa Hontiveros na agarang magtatakda ng petsa ng pagdinig ang Senado para paharapin sa komite si Pastor Apollo Quiboloy upang masagot nito ang mga akusasyon laban sa kanya ng mga dating myembro ng Kingdom of Jesus Christ.Ayon kay Hontiveros, mahalagang matanong ng personal si Quiboloy sa Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality ukol …

China has expressed strong opposition to the presence of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) flagship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, which has been anchored at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal—a part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ)—since April. China warned it would take “firm and decisive actions” in response. In a statement released over the weekend, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed …

Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) Administrator and CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile on Monday called out Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for engaging in “calamity politics,” slamming him for donating his constituents’ tax money even if his jurisdiction also faced severe flooding issues. MANILA, Philippines — On Monday, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) Administrator and CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile criticized …

Noon pa man, nagtitinda na ng Garlic Longanisa ang ina ni Carlos Yulo, isa ito sa favourite ng double-gold medalists na tiyak sa pagbisita n’ya sa looban ay muli n’ya matitikman, hindi kinakahiya ni Mrs. Yulo ang pagtitindang ito dahil extra income ito sa pamilya, katulad din s’ya ng inang gagawin ang lahat para sa pamilya, nakatakdang dumalaw si Yulo …

On Tuesday, several senators questioned the poverty threshold used by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to determine the country’s poverty rate, noting that it is too low given recent increases in food prices. According to NEDA’s data, a family is considered below the poverty line if their monthly budget falls below ₱2,775, which translates to ₱92.50 per day. …

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has announced a proposal to declare August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day.” In an interview with DWPM Radyo 630, Mayor Lacuna shared that the local government aims to have the proposal approved by August 15. The date of August 4 was selected in honor of Yulo’s first gold medal victory in the men’s gymnastics floor exercise. …

Naging usap-usapan ang video ng pambato ng France na si Anthony Ammirati matapos mabigong manalo sa pole vault event dahil sa isang bahagi ng katawan niyang sumabit sa bar. Kitang-kita sa video ang pagsabit ng kanyang pagkalalaki sa bar na naging dahilan ng pagkabigo niyang makasungkit ng medalya sa nasabing kompetisyon sa 2024 Paris Olympics. Pero bago pa man sumabit …

Forbes Advisor has identified Manila, the Philippine capital, as one of the riskiest cities for foreign tourists. With a total score of 91.49, Manila ranks 5th among the most hazardous cities for travelers. The city is positioned 9th in crime risk, 5th in personal security risk, 7th in health security risk, 9th in infrastructure security risk, and 12th in digital …

MANILA, Philippines—Former Vice President Leni Robredo has decided not to run for senator in the 2025 midterm elections. In an interview with local reporters in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Robredo confirmed she had informed the Liberal Party (LP) of her decision. “I have closed that door, which is why I informed LP. I told them I would not run for …

Montevideo is the most expensive South American city to live in, according to a consulting firm. Every year, the consulting firm Mercer carries out a ranking of the cost of living for international workers, taking into account various variables such as inflation and the exchange rate, economic and geopolitical volatility, local and regional conflicts and the price of services such …