A nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga partially collapsed around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, trapping workers inside. At least 24 people have been rescued so far as search and rescue operations continue. Officials are investigating the cause.
Year: 2026
Macacua Takes Over Bangsamoro Education Ministry Amid P2.2 Billion Fund Misuse Scandal
Chief Minister Abdulrauf A. Macacua has assumed direct control of the Bangsamoro education ministry following a major audit scandal involving the alleged misuse of P2.2 billion in public funds.
The Moon Will โSwallowโ Star Regulus on May 23 โ But Only Part of Earth Will Witness the Rare Celestial Disappearance
Skywatchers across the Pacific will witness a rare lunar occultation on May 23 as the moon passes directly in front of Regulus, briefly erasing the bright star from the night sky. Elsewhere, observers will see a dramatic near miss as the moon and star drift closely together through the constellation Leo.
Journalist and Barangay Official Shot Dead Outside Village Hall, Raising Fresh Fears Over Press Freedom in Volatile Region
Nestor โTetingโ Micator, a radio DJ and reporter who also served as a barangay councilor, was gunned down Thursday evening outside the barangay hall in Malidegao. The attack has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed fears about the safety of journalists in the Bangsamoro region.
Resignation Wonโt Save Sara: Why Her Impeachment Trial Must Go On
Even if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns, her impeachment trial will proceed. Prosecutors argue the Senate must still decide on perpetual disqualification, ensuring accountability and due process.
Bird Flu Forces Emergency Ban in Zamboanga Sibugay โ Officials Race to Stop a Wider Outbreak
Authorities in western Mindanao have imposed stricter quarantine measures after avian influenza was confirmed in three farms in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Officials fear the virus could spread through poultry and livestock trade routes, prompting intensified checkpoints and a formal ban on animal products from affected areas.
Shot in His Sleep: A Young Manโs Killing in Zamboanga Sibugay Exposes the Quiet Brutality Lurking in Rural Nights
Police say 20-year-old Jerry Taรฑo was fatally shot while asleep in a hammock in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay in a late-night execution-style killing.
Evangelical and Pentecostal Pulpits: Why They Are Softer Targets for Political Influence
A closer look at how church structure, theology, and political culture shape the vulnerability of some evangelical and Pentecostal groups to political co-optation in the Philippines.
Senators Dismiss ICC Warrant vs. BatoโBut Hereโs Why That Claim Doesnโt Hold Up
Senators allied with Ronald โBatoโ dela Rosa insist the ICC arrest warrant against him has no legal force in the Philippines. But international law, treaty obligations, and the ICCโs own confirmation of the warrant tell a different story. Hereโs why the arguments against the warrant do not hold up under closer legal scrutiny.
Can the Philippines Arrest a Sitting Senator on an ICC Warrant? The Law Has a PathโBut Politics Will Decide
The Department of Justice says Philippine law provides a possible legal pathway to act on an International Criminal Court warrant against Sen. Ronald โBatoโ dela Rosa, citing statutory surrender under RA 9851 and extradition mechanismsโthough enforcement depends on political and institutional action.
Prices in Zamboanga Sibugay Are Rising Fast. What 11.3% Inflation Means for Ordinary Families.
Families in Zamboanga Sibugay are feeling the pressure as inflation jumped to 11.3 percent in April 2026, fueled by rising food prices and growing concerns over the affordability of basic necessities.
A Tiny Primate, a Big Warning: Dapitan Moves to Protect the Elusive Philippine Tarsier
After a rare tarsier sighting, Dapitan pushes a landmark ordinance to protect the endangered primate and its habitat.