A committee of the House of Representatives will investigate Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. whose second suspension for his absence from work has lapsed. The Committee on Ethics and Privileges will “acquire jurisdiction” over Teves, said Ako Bicol Rep. Raul Angelo “Jil” Bongalon, its vice chairman. …

The country has logged an increase in the number of leptospirosis and dengue cases amid the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Health said Monday. The DOH said 182 new leptospirosis cases were recorded from June 18 to July 1, a 42-percent jump from the 128 cases reported …

THE Philippines has called on the five nuclear weapons states (NWSs) to report on their disarmament obligations to allow all state parties to scrutinize them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. They are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The meeting of the Non-Proliferation Treaty …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is meeting officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) today as he is worried that the recent storms and the worst of the El Nino season will leave the country without sufficient stocks of rice and send its price spiraling out of control. In a recent …

Photo Credit: The Japan Times TOKYO, Japan– A strong typhoon sweeping towards southern Japan on Tuesday triggered the cancellation of hundreds of flights as officials urged thousands of people to seek shelter. Typhoon Khanun was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 162 kilometres (100 miles) an hour as it crossed the …

Year after year, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been producing films that are worth watching. This year, 10 full-lengths are competing for the Balanghai trophies. Who will be named the Best Film? The competing directors tell why you should watch their films: Dustin Celestino, Ang Duyan ng Magiting: “Ang Duyan …

In accordance with the goal of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to promote media and information literacy in the country, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) launched the “Responsableng Panonood” campaign, which aims to raise awareness and encourage viewers to engage in responsible viewing habits. MTRCB Chairperson …

An eye for an eye, and a hurled microphone for a thrown drink. When a concertgoer threw a liquid at Cardi B, the American rap star did not hesitate: she immediately threw her mic at the offending person, according to videos circulating Sunday on social media. During a concert in …

DO you recall that irresistible, crispy chicken you yearned for while watching the popular drama Crash Landing On You? Well, now you don’t have to fly all the way to Seoul just to have a bite of this juicy and crispy chicken. The well-known South Korean food chain, bb.q Chicken, …

In the tightly-knit world of showbiz, relationships between artists and their team members can be complex and delicate. Thus, when I received a message about the alleged departure of Heart Evangelista’s long-standing glam team, we started talking about it. As it raised intrigue and speculation among fans and industry insiders, …