Day: April 21, 2026
Cagayan under state of calamity due to drought, oil crisis
The province of Cagayan has been placed under a state of calamity due to severe drought and ongoing fuel price hikes driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
OCD warns of possible ashfall due to Kanlaon Volcano
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) issued a volcano alert on Tuesday afternoon, warning residents of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental of potential ashfall.
3 nabbed, 21 rescued from alleged human trafficking in Pampanga KTV
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested three suspects and rescued 21 human trafficking victims during an operation against a KTV bar in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
Marcos unfazed by approval ratings, vows to keep working — Palace
Malacañang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will continue working regardless of his approval ratings.
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.
JV Ejercito urges Bato to forego salary amid prolonged absence
Senate Deputy Majority Leader and Ethics committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito on Tuesday called on Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to forgo his salary and allowances amid his continued absence in the Senate.
EXPLAINER: What is Balikatan Exercise?
Balikatan Exercise is the largest annual military exercise between the Philippines and the United States to boost defense cooperation and improve joint operational readiness between the two countries.
PH gov”t to ensure safety of Zaldy Co — Palace
The Philippine government will ensure the safety and protection of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, Malacañang said Tuesday.
Salceda not in favor of striking down unprogrammed funds from budget
Albay Representative and economist Joey Salceda said Tuesday he is not in favor of removing unprogrammed funds from the General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying doing so will not resolve the flood control controversy.
Lalaking sinilaban umano ang kainuman, ginulpi matapos magtangkang pumasok ng bahay
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Gulpi ang inabot ng isang lalaki matapos niyang silaban umano ang kaniyang kainuman at magtangka pang pumasok sa bahay kung saan nangungupahan ang biktima sa Malate, Maynila.
