Nation
A private helicopter went down in a farm in Barangay Quisao, Pililla, Rizal on Tuesday morning, killing two of the five people on board and leaving three others injured — one critically. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is now investigating the cause of the crash. Pililla Mayor John Masinsin
Politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Malacañang on Tuesday for a state visit that produced a stack of agreements covering everything from defense to artificial intelligence. The two leaders acknowledged the "growing uncertainty" in global geopolitics and pledged to stand together on
Economy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is preparing to ask Congress for emergency authority to cut excise taxes on petroleum products if Dubai crude oil prices breach the $80-per-barrel mark. With the Middle East conflict pushing prices up from $63 per barrel in late 2025 to the $76-$78 range now, this
Showbiz
Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus Manuel Suntay is in hot water after making remarks about actress Anne Curtis during a House Committee on Justice hearing — remarks so controversial that the committee voted to strike them from the official record. Now, right in the middle of Women's Month,
Nation
Apple just dropped the new MacBook Air M5, and Philippine pricing is already confirmed. The 13-inch model starts at ₱72,990 (₱65,990 for students), while the 15-inch version goes for ₱85,990 (₱78,990 for education). Both will be available soon at local Apple stores and authorized resellers. Under
Crime
The Bureau of Customs isn't playing around anymore. Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno confirmed on Wednesday that 28 of the agency's own employees are now facing criminal and administrative charges — ranging from corruption and anti-graft violations to neglect of duty. It's one of the biggest internal
Politics
The House of Representatives Committee on Justice just dropped a major move in the Sara Duterte impeachment saga — voting overwhelmingly to declare two impeachment complaints against the Vice President as sufficient in substance. The vote was a lopsided 54-1 on both complaints, signaling strong congressional momentum toward formal proceedings. The
Weather
Heads up, Pilipinas — the cool days of amihan season are almost over. PAGASA said Wednesday that the northeast monsoon is now only affecting extreme Northern Luzon, specifically Batanes and the Babuyan Islands, while the rest of the country is increasingly dominated by warm, humid easterlies blowing in from the Pacific.
Economy
If you've been planning a trip from Asia to Europe anytime soon, brace yourself — flight prices have gone through the roof after key Middle Eastern airports shut down due to the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran. Dubai, the world's busiest international airport handling over 1,000
Crime
A 19-year-old maritime freshman named Kenneth Alcedo is dead after what police say was a brutal hazing incident in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Autopsy results confirmed the cause of death: severe blunt force trauma to his lower extremities. The details are horrific. According to Cavite police provincial director Colonel Ariel Rebancos Red,
Showbiz
It was a huge night for Filipino representation in Hollywood as three Filipina actresses — Kristin Villanueva, Isa Briones, and Amielynn Abellera — took home awards at the 32nd Annual Actors Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) in Los Angeles. The trio, all cast members of the hit medical drama "The Pitt,
Economy
Commuters along EDSA, rejoice — Japan just doubled down on making your MRT-3 ride less miserable. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippine Department of Finance signed a fresh 21.6-billion-yen loan agreement (roughly ₱8.2 billion) on Tuesday to fund the next phase of MRT-3 rehabilitation. The new