Eastern PH Reefs Hit by Highest Coral Bleaching Alerts
Satellite monitoring data reveals Level 2 coral bleaching alerts now cover Lamon Bay, Asid Gulf, and Maqueda Bay — zones where coral mortality is considered likely.
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Teodoro Rallies Filipinos Behind WPS Rights on 10th Arbitration Anniversary
Marking a decade since the historic 2016 Arbitral Award, Defense Secretary Teodoro led nationwide commemorations urging Filipinos to protect their maritime heritage.
Philippines Has the Money for Defense — Corruption Spends It First
Corruption drains far more from the national budget each year than the full cost of Philippine naval modernization, leaving sovereignty underfunded by political design.
Kanlaon Spews Ash Across Cebu; Volcano Still on Alert 2
Ash from Thursday’s Kanlaon eruption blanketed parts of Cebu, prompting class and work suspensions across multiple cities and towns.
Sara Duterte Goes on Trial; Senate Needs 16 Votes to Remove Her
History was made Monday as the Philippine Senate formally began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with 16 senator-judge votes required for a conviction that would end her political career.
Over 6,600 PNP Officers Mobilized for Duterte VP Trial
More than 6,600 Philippine National Police personnel were deployed Sunday as the Senate opened impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte in Pasay City.
Co’s Ex-Bodyguards File Signed Sworn Statements With Ombudsman
Sworn affidavits from eight former aides of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co have been formally submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman, completing a process flagged for delays just a day earlier.
Batangas Lawmaker Moves to Restart DPWH Flood Probe in Congress
Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste filed House Resolution No. 1169 on June 30 urging Congress to reopen its stalled investigation into DPWH flood control anomalies.
Taal Volcano Erupts Twice in One Day, PHIVOLCS Keeps Alert Level 1
Dual steam-driven eruptions struck Taal Volcano on June 30, 2026, with PHIVOLCS maintaining Alert Level 1 while warning the public that larger events remain possible.
INC Rallies Behind Marcoleta in Unannounced EDSA Protest
Tens of thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members descended on EDSA without a permit, backing Senator Marcoleta amid a P75-million plunder case filed by the Ombudsman.
Lawmaker Pushes 10% VAT Rate, Promising ₱9K Annual Relief Per Family
Proposed legislation filed at the House of Representatives seeks to lower the Philippine VAT rate from 12% to 10%, which could save each Filipino household around ₱9,000 yearly.
6.6-Magnitude Quake Hits Waters South of Davao Occidental
Strong shaking from a 6.6-magnitude earthquake off Davao Occidental’s southern waters was felt across multiple Mindanao provinces on Friday night, June 26, PHIVOLCS confirmed.
PNP Tells Public: Dial 911 to Flag Violence Threats Online
Acting on a Leyte social media scare, the PNP is urging Filipinos to call the Unified 911 hotline whenever they encounter suspicious posts or threats of violence.
Bacolod Set to Welcome National AI and Innovation Week in July 2026
Scheduled for July 20–24 at SMX Convention Center Bacolod, the five-day TRAIN 2026 event will gather government, industry, and tech communities to advance AI readiness across the Philippines.
eGov PH App Turned an ₱8,306 Hospital Bill Into ₱506
Pulling up a PhilHealth number through the eGov PH app slashed an emergency room bill from ₱8,306 to just ₱506 — no physical card needed.
Marcos Co-Chairs Putin Summit While Pursuing ICC Cases at Home
Selective enforcement of international law is exposed when Manila surrenders Duterte to the ICC yet co-chairs a summit with Putin, the Court’s most-wanted fugitive.
Doctors, Lawyers Push Ombudsman to Revive PhilHealth ₱60B Case
A coalition of medical and legal professionals filed a 49-page motion urging the Ombudsman to reinstate plunder charges tied to the ₱60-billion PhilHealth fund diversion, citing a massive infrastructure spending spike in Lipa City as fresh evidence.
Four Citizens File Complaint Against Defense Chief Over Maltese Passport
Citizens acting in public interest brought charges before the Pasay City Prosecutor targeting Defense Secretary Teodoro over alleged inconsistencies tied to a Maltese passport he once held.
