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May 4: 17 areas under ‘danger’ heat index

by Ian Laqui - May 4, 2025 - 9:44am

Seventeen areas across the Philippines are forecast to experience extreme heat on Sunday, May 4, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA.

President Marcos, Anwar discuss Asean economic, security issues

by Alexis Romero - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

President Marcos received a call on Friday from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who engaged him in discussions about the Trump administration’s tariff policy and the ceasefire in Myanmar.

Fake, fake, fake!

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

For months on end, a slew of fake news as well as bogus documents have been circulating on social media, among them a purported memorandum to the President claiming that the United States is urging the Philippine...

The Gospel according to Pope Francis

by Bingo Dejaresco - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pontiff, died shortly after Easter Sunday. He bade a literal farewell to a Vatican crowd a day before, signaling the end of an era of perhaps the most compassionate and well-loved...

Richard Yap and Allen Dizon on politics, marriage and staying fit

by Boy Abunda - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

It’s only a few days until the country’s midterm elections, and it is common knowledge that showbiz personalities are among those running for public office.

‘America’s Got Talent’ marks 20 seasons with surprise return of a fan favorite

by Carlo Orosa - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

After two decades of discovering stars, changing lives and redefining entertainment television, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent (AGT)” is pulling out all the stops for its landmark 20th season...

Ahtisa Manalo ‘falls THEN rises’ to win MUPH 2025 crown

by Charmie Joy Pagulong - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

She’s “OK.” Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2025 Maria Ahtisa Manalo assured everyone she was unharmed — at least, as of the post-event interview — after stumbling on...

Toddler survives SCTEX tragedy

by Christine Boton - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

In the twisted wreck of metal and broken glass at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) toll plaza on Labor Day, a quiet miracle was found: a two-year-old boy, strapped to his car seat, alive.

LPA to bring heavy rains in Visayas, Mindanao

by Christine Boton - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

A low-pressure area (LPA) spotted west of Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte is forecast to bring widespread rains and thunderstorms over parts of the Visayas, Mindanao and Southern Luzon today.

Fake documents void even when notarized

by Daphne Galvez - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Even though notarized documents are presumed authentic, they will be voided if proven to be fake or forged, according to the Supreme Court (SC).

13 nabbed for illegal quarry operations

by EJ Macababbad - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Thirteen people have been arrested for engaging in illegal quarry operations in Tanza, Cavite, according to the National Bureau of Investigation.

Your vote, your choice. Your voice, your future.

by Elfren S. Cruz - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

We are at the tail end of the 2025 senatorial campaign.

Local travel tops plans of most Pinoys this year

by Elijah Felice Rosales - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Filipinos are proving that the travel surge in recent years is more than just a post-pandemic spike, as they plan to visit more domestic destinations this year.

PNP on full alert status for mid-term elections

by Emmanuel Tupas - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Security measures are in place for the May 12 mid-term elections, with the 235,000-strong Philippine National Police (PNP) going on full alert status beginning midnight yesterday until May 15 or three days after...

PNP revokes David Tan Liao’s gun licenses

by Emmanuel Tupas - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Six of the eight firearms registered under David Tan Liao, a principal suspect in the kidnapping and murder of steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo, have been secured by the Philippine National...

Quezon City vlogger cop Fontillas resigns

by Emmanuel Tupas - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

The police vlogger who is facing criminal and administrative cases for his online tirades against President Marcos over the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte has resigned from the Philippine National Police...

Creating first impressions

by Francis J. Kong - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Zig Ziglar, the legendary motivational speaker and author of books, said, “You will not get another chance to establish the first impression.” The statement has continued to resonate with me throughout...

Pier 3 expansion boosts Manila South Harbor capacity

by Ghio Ong - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

With an expanded berth and two new electric-powered cranes, the Manila South Harbor is expected to become more efficient and handle more cargo ships.

Family of 3 shot dead in Negros Occidental

by Gilbert Bayoran - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

A couple and their son were found dead with gunshot wounds in Murcia, Negros Occidental on Friday morning.

Press freedom

by Iris Gonzales - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am

May 3, World Press Freedom Day, is always bittersweet for journalists, but more so now with the spread of fake news and the continued attacks on journalism.

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