Category: News
Quad Committee Strikes Back: Cracking Down on Malicious Vlogs Targeting Lawmakers
The Philippine Lower House’s Quad Committee has drawn a firm line: while it welcomes constructive criticism, it will not tolerate the spread of malicious lies by vloggers aimed at discrediting its members. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, lead chair of the Quad Committee (Quadcom) and head of the Dangerous Drugs panel, has called
Deadly Feast in Maguindanao: 3 Dies, 31 Hospitalized. Why Eating Sea Turtles Can Be Harmful to Humans
In a tragic incident in Maguindanao del Norte, three members of the Teduray indigenous group lost their lives, and 31 others were hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat. The victims, residents of Barangay Linao, a coastal fishing village in Datu Blah Sinsuat town, reportedly suffered severe poisoning after a fisherman caught and cooked the sea
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat to BRICS Sparks Trade War Fears
Donald Trump, the newly elected U.S. president, has once again shaken global markets with a bold declaration: a potential 100% tariff on BRICS nations moving away from the U.S. dollar. The threat has amplified concerns about a looming multi-front trade war, with analysts scrambling to assess the fallout. Trump wrote on X: “We require a
ICC Appeals for Witnesses to Shed Light on Duterte-Era Drug War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has intensified its call for witnesses to step forward with information about alleged crimes against humanity during former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Through a public notice in both Filipino and English, the Hague-based tribunal urged individuals with knowledge of atrocities—including killings, torture, and sexual violence—to provide
Are We Ready for the Worst? China Preps for Doomsday Scenarios
The world feels like it’s holding its breath. Geopolitical tensions are higher than they’ve been in decades, and at times, it seems like we’re teetering on the edge of a major global conflict. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, China is taking preparedness to the next level—getting ready for scenarios so extreme, they sound like something
Man Declared Dead Awakens on Funeral Pyre Moments Before Cremation
In a shocking incident in India, a 25-year-old man was moments away from being cremated when he startled mourners by showing signs of life. The bizarre sequence of events unfolded due to medical negligence, sparking outrage and an investigation. Rohitash Kumar, who had hearing and speech impairments, was rushed to a hospital in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan,
Marcos Dismisses Impeachment Talk Against VP Duterte as ‘Storm in a Teacup
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday brushed aside talk of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it would only distract Congress from addressing the needs of ordinary Filipinos. “Why waste time on it?” Marcos told reporters. “None of this will help improve a single Filipino life. As far as
China Uncovers Massive Gold Reserve in Hunan Worth $83 Billion
In a groundbreaking discovery, a high-quality gold deposit containing an estimated 1,000 metric tons of the precious metal has been found in central China, according to state media. Valued at a staggering 600 billion yuan (US$83 billion), this could be the largest and most lucrative gold reserve ever uncovered, surpassing South Africa’s famed South Deep
BARMM Leaders Back Election Delay Amid Sulu’s Exclusion: What’s at Stake?
Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have voiced their support for postponing the region’s first parliamentary elections from May 2025 to May 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that excluded the island province of Sulu from BARMM. Balancing Progress with Inclusion Despite Sulu’s legal exclusion, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez
Zamboanga Sibugay Journalists Shine as Fellows in Prestigious Climate Reporting
Two veteran journalists from Zamboanga Sibugay are among of the four Mindanao representatives selected as fellows for the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship, a program dedicated to amplifying stories of climate action and renewable energy transition in the Philippines. Elvie Villarido-Manaytay and Antonio Manaytay, representing the ZS Tribune Today and Sun Times Philippines (now, Daily
Global Police Crackdown Dismantles World’s Largest Piracy Network
In a bold and coordinated strike, police forces across 10 countries have dismantled what is believed to be the world’s largest piracy network, dealing a major blow to digital piracy. Dubbed Operation Takendown, the massive effort spanned the UK, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and Romania. The network allegedly served pirated
P33 Daily Wage Hike in Zamboanga Peninsula: A Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
Workers in the private sector across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive a ₱33 increase in their daily minimum wage, according to the new wage order approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). The new wage increase brings some relief, but many are questioning whether it truly addresses the financial struggles
