Former Vice President Leni Robredo has emerged victorious in the mayoralty race of Naga City, making history as the city’s first female mayor. Early results from the local Commission on Elections (COMELEC) show Robredo securing a commanding lead, solidifying her return to public service. Her election as mayor marks a significant milestone for Naga City,…
VATICAN CITY — White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope in history and will take the name Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who passed away on…
Santiago City, Isabela — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has summoned Santiago City Mayor Alyssa Sheena P. Tan and her uncle, Congressman Joseph S. Tan, over separate allegations of vote-buying in connection with their respective 2025 election campaigns. According to a list released by COMELEC, Mayor Tan was cited for the alleged distribution of money…
Miss Philippines Alexia Brooks is one step closer to the crown after securing a spot in the Top 5 at Miss Eco International 2025. Her journey to the finals has been nothing short of captivating, marked by her beauty, intelligence, and passion for sustainability. During the pageant’s final Q&A, Brooks delivered a stunning response that…
MANILA, Philippines — The nation grieves the loss of a true legend. Nora Aunor, the beloved Superstar of Philippine cinema and a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71. Her son, actor Ian de Leon, confirmed her passing through an emotional Facebook post. “She was the…
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and the collapse of several buildings in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, with a strong aftershock following soon after. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as…
ISABELA – The collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela had defects in all 12 of its segments, according to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano during the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. Cayetano cited reports from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2018 and 2020, which revealed cracks, snapped bolts, and deformed…
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala delivered the biggest win of her career, stunning former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in a thrilling 7-6(2), 7-5 upset at the 2025 Miami Open. The 19-year-old’s victory not only marks her first triumph over a multiple Grand Slam winner but also her first win against a…
CABAGAN, ISABELA – A portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge, a key infrastructure project under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program, collapsed on February 27, 2025, despite undergoing retrofitting for earlier structural concerns. The 990-meter bridge, inaugurated in 2023, had been undergoing repairs when it gave way, involving four vehicles, including a dump…
Filipinos gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, honoring the historic movement that restored democracy in 1986. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, while the Human Rights Violation Victims’ Memorial Commission held…