Day: April 24, 2026
Makati prosecutors junk cyberlibel complaint vs food heritage advocate
The Makati Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed a cyberlibel complaint filed against food heritage advocate and Lokalpedia founder John Sherwin Felix, who flagged alleged inaccuracies in a book on Filipino cuisine published under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s Malikhaing Pinoy Program.
Kris Lawrence clarifies that he and Katrina Halili did not get back together
Kris Lawrence has clarified that he and former partner, Katrina Halili, have not rekindled their romantic relationship despite recent speculation linking the two anew.
LIST: Notable Filipinos who sought asylum
A number of Filipinos, some of whom connected in politics, chose to flee the Philippines and apply for asylum in another country due to supposed persecution or fear for their lives. Some of them were successful, but others were not.
Bus catches fire along EDSA-Ortigas flyover
A bus caught fire along EDSA-Ortigas Southbound on Friday night.
5 tao na nasa kustodiya ng pulisya, patay nang bumangga ang sinasakyan nilang police mobile sa QC
Limang persons under police custody (PUPC) ang nasawi nang maaksidente ang sinasakyan nilang police mobile sa Barangay Payatas, Quezon City.
Ash emission observed from Kanlaon summit crater, says PHIVOLCS
Ash emission was reported from the Kanlaon Volcano summit crater late Friday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.
Marcos vows increase in LGU funds if programs properly implemented
President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed to increase funding for local government units so they can expand and improve their programs.
US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge
U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached historic levels, but inconsistent enforcement limits full impact of sanctions, a former Treasury expert says.
Amazon just put Elon Musk’s Starlink on notice
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink’s dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country’s history unearthed after nearly 280 years
Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.
