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Marian Rivera has added yet another Best Actress trophy to her growing collection, winning Movie Actress of the Year at the inaugural Philippine Arts, Film, and Television Awards (PAFTA) for her role as Teacher Emmy in the Cinemalaya film 'Balota.' She tied with Rebecca Chuaunsu, who won for
Politics
Raphael "Popo" Lotilla is out of the Marcos Cabinet. The veteran bureaucrat who served as both Energy secretary and DENR chief is being shipped off to Rome as the Philippines' next ambassador to the Holy See. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced the move on Friday, insisting
Nation
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral by President Marcos. The appointment letter, signed by the President and coursed through Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, also promoted two other officers — Weniel Abarquez Azcuna and Oliver Sy
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On the final day of the ICC confirmation of charges hearing, defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman dropped a bombshell: former President Rodrigo Duterte has told him he's "accepted his fate" and realizes he could die in prison. "I was a faithful servant of the people, and
Crime
A Grade 9 student identified only as 'Alias Jonathan' was brutally beaten by multiple attackers right in front of a barangay hall in Sampaloc, Manila, on Thursday afternoon — and the motive? Selos. Jealousy over a love triangle that escalated into a violent assault caught on video. The incident
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GMA Network's flagship newscast '24 Oras' has bagged Best News Program at the inaugural Philippine Arts, Film, and Television Awards (PAFTA), organized by the Philippine Academy of Film and Television Arts. The recognition adds to the program's growing collection of accolades this year. Kapuso
Politics
In a pointed closing statement at The Hague, ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Julian Nicholls thanked Duterte's defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman for his arguments — then said every single one of them proved exactly why the case should proceed to full trial. "Everything he said, literally this morning, showed
Nation
Three ride-hailing companies just got slapped with a one-year suspension by the LTFRB for violating their franchise conditions — and for ignoring the agency's show cause orders like they didn't exist. The companies are Leggo Information Technology Solutions, Get Express Global Corporation, and Ipara Technology and Solutions,
Crime
South Korean fugitive Lee Jingyu, who escaped from the Bureau of Immigration detention facility in Muntinlupa during the New Year celebrations in January 2026, has finally been recaptured after a nearly two-month manhunt. And to make things worse for him, authorities found ketamine in his possession at the time of
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Filipino senior citizens may finally get the healthcare facility they deserve. The Senate has passed Senate Bill 1509 on third and final reading with a unanimous 23-0 vote, creating the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC) — the country's first hospital dedicated solely to elderly care. The House passed its own
Crime
A Makati court has slapped an Asset Preservation Order on Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, freezing 12 bank accounts, 37 real properties, and 25 vehicles — including two firetrucks, a fuel tanker, and a Cessna aircraft. The assets are now under the court's jurisdiction and
Politics
Malacañang wants everyone to know that Senator Imee Marcos having zero presidential security detail has absolutely nothing to do with her public rift with President Bongbong Marcos. "Wala pong kinalaman iyon," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said during Friday's press briefing, insisting that the President doesn&