MANILA, Philippines — “Bagani,” a Hiligaynon term for “hero,” was how those who knew slain community journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma would describe him for his work in defending the environment. “Hakus bagani, that’s RJ. A hero’s embrace. A hero’s hug,” San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said on Saturday as he received the “Natatanging Gawad” on behalf

A slight increase was monitored in the water levels of five out of nine dams in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in an advisory on Sunday. It identified these as La Mesa, Ambuklao, Binga, Pantabangan and Caliraya. The biggest increase was noted in Binga Dam in

Photographers and camera enthusiasts can now use their professional cameras in Intramuros, Manila without the need to first secure a permit, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Sunday. “The historic Walled City of Intramuros is welcoming photographers, camera enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike to capture its centuries-old beauty through a new policy allowing the use

URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan, Philippines—Residents of Barangay Catablan here are mourning Capt. Raymart Cabangcala, their village’s first Philippine Military Academy graduate, who was among four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots killed in a midair collision in Batangas on Oct. 23. Cabangcala’s mother, Myrna, 66, told the Inquirer that her son had big dreams for his family

STA. JOSEFA, AGUSAN DEL SUR—For many years, farmer Nilo Dalid had resigned himself to modest returns from his 1.2-hectare (ha) farm in Barangay Concepcion in this town, usually hauling in an average of 76 bags of palay each cropping season. This cropping cycle, however, shattered that ceiling. On Oct. 23, Dalid took in a record

TACLOBAN CITY—The provincial government of Northern Samar is developing a coconut-based, ready-to-eat “champorado” (chocolate rice porridge) that could provide a convenient food option for families affected by typhoons, floods and other disasters that disrupt transportation, electricity and access to cooking facilities. Since the province is frequently exposed to tropical cyclones, flooding and other natural hazards

SORSOGON CITY—Five people died in a fire that gutted the Sorsogon City Public Market late Saturday night, as authorities worked to identify the victims and the provincial government prepared a temporary trading area for displaced vendors. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol provided P10,000 in cash assistance to each of the

The Department of National Defense said Monday that a thorough and objective investigation is being conducted into the fatal crash that resulted in the death of four pilots during a training flight over Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas.

More than 26,200 Vietnamese students have overstayed their visas in South Korea, the highest number among all nationalities.

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The Sandiganbayan on Monday allowed two Department of Health (DOH) officials to testify in the graft case against former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and former Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao over the alleged illegal transfer of P41 billion in DOH funds to the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Secretaries Vince Dizon and Giovanni Lopez will switch roles as heads of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), respectively.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday pushed back against Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla"s call to strip the agency of its visa-issuance functions, rejecting his allegation that it had turned the process into a business.

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BAUANG, La Union — The municipal government is seeking the cooperation of private landowners and business establishments to improve drainage systems and restore waterways in flood-prone areas along the national highway, particularly in Barangays Bakwitsur and Bakwit Norte. Recurring flooding, aggravated by prolonged rains in August and September, has submerged portions of the highway and

LEGAZPI CITY — A municipal councilor of Oas, Albay, was arrested following a hit-and-run incident in neighboring Libon town on Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old cyclist and injuries to three other persons, according to the police. The unnamed suspect was driving a car when it allegedly struck a motorcycle and

Lula, an icon of the global left and the most dominant force in Brazilian politics this century, defeats Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro

The Visayas power grid will be placed under yellow alert on Monday due to thin reserves resulting from the unavailability of several power plants.

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The police captured one of Bukidnon’s most wanted murder suspects during a targeted operation in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 56-year-old Grego Minangga, also known as Rodrigo Minangga Guyon, listed as most wanted person in the municipality of Talakag and third 3 at the

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MANILA, Philippines – The suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada will be held in abeyance pending the final resolution of their motions for reconsideration, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Gatchalian confirmed that the Senate has already received the suspension orders from the anti-graft court. “We also received

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III is pushing for a more comprehensive and coordinated government approach to help former inmates rebuild their lives. Senate Bill No. 2281, or the proposed National Reintegration Act seeks to establish a national framework for the reintegration of Persons Restored of Liberty (PRLs) into society through

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday as fighting with the militant group continued unabated

Established in May 1947 as a tribute to more than 33,500 Filipinos who fought during the Second World War, the Libingan ng mga Bayani is now also the final resting place of past presidents, vice presidents, members of the legislature, as well as National Artists and Scientists.

OLONGAPO CITY — Extensive land conversion and earth-moving activities in Capas, Tarlac, have raised concerns over the potential impact on water sources, agricultural lands and biodiversity as the government prepares an area in New Clark City for a proposed  Economic Security Zone (ESZ), environmental advocates said on Sunday. More than 50 environmentalists, scientists, engineers, youth,