La Union prepares for worst of El Niño

BAGUIO CITY — A 21-year-old construction worker was arrested on Thursday night when police caught him with about 43 kilograms of marijuana at Puguis in the Benguet capital town of La Trinidad.  Police officers from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station were conducting patrol operations in the area when they spotted two parked vehicles and

MANILA, Philippines — Rodil Zalameda on Friday took his oath as the country’s 28th chief justice, a day after Malacañang announced his appointment.   All 15 members of the Supreme Court en banc, including outgoing Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo who was on his last day in office, were present in the oathtaking ceremony. READ: Who is

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), raided an authorized lotto outlet on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after undercover operatives caught the establishment using its government license as a cover to run an illegal numbers racket. Operatives from the PCSO and the NBI Fraud and Financial Crimes Division

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives seized P714,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested an alleged “high-value” drug personality in a late-night sting in Barangay 35 here on Thursday. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Atang,” 42, was arrested at around 10:35 p.m. during a joint buy-bust operation, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10)

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman will conduct unannounced inspections at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas following reports that detained former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was escorted out of his dormitory by a jail warden. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the planned inspections on Friday, Nov. 6, warning that Bureau of

Mutya ng Pilipinas California franchise holder Camille Agbayani hosted a victory celebration and despedida party at The Last Chukker of the Manila Polo Club in honor of Ciely Ann Ycoy, who was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas – Top Model World 2026 during the 58th Grand Coronation Night held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.  Camille flew to the Philippines in time for the pageant’s coronation night to support her candidate, who went on to win the Mutya ng Pilipinas – Top Model World 2026 title. The victory celebration also served as a despedida party for Camille, who is preparing to return to California with wonderful memories of the occasion.  Aside from winning the prestigious title, Ciely also took home several special awards, including Best in Swimsuit and Best in Terno. She also received recognition for her national costume.  Friends of Camille gathered for the memorable celebration, enjoying good food and warm conversations. Among those who attended were her sister, Atty. Manette Agbayani; Mav Rufino; Bong Prada Lim; Lulu Beano; Mutya ng Pilipinas President Cory Quirino; and Sophia Mendiola, among others.  The gathering was a joyful occasion filled with friendship, pride and heartfelt congratulations for the newly crowned beauty queen.  Congratulations to Ciely Ann Ycoy, Mutya ng Pilipinas – Top Model World 2026. May her achievement open doors to more opportunities and bring honor to the Philippines on the international stage.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday filed a legislative resolution seeking to investigate the alleged dumping of remains of dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Legarda, through Senate Resolution No. 759, aims to open a Senate probe into reports involving Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, which

MANILA, Philippines –  Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Friday that he will file complaints against vloggers and Facebook pages spreading false information on his health and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s case at the Sandiganbayan. He said the Office of the Ombudsman will file complaints with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'

MANILA, Philippines —  Malacañang on Friday called for a deeper investigation into why former Speaker Martin Romualdez was allowed to have a personal staff member to assist him inside the city jail. New Quezon City Jail Supt. Maria Lourdes Pacion told the Sandiganbayan Third Division that Romualdez had a 24/7 assistant based on “humanitarian grounds,” adding

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has retired its last six operational UH-1H helicopters after newer Black Hawks took over most of their transport and disaster-response missions. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Jay Capinguian said on Friday that all six helicopters were still operational before their formal decommissioning on Thursday at Brig. Gen. Benito