China Coast Guard (CCG) ship “3303” is monitored in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) where Filipino fishermen are conducting fishing activities, on Feb. 27, 2026. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it has mobilized its vessels to Bajo de Masinloc and …
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Woman dies in Pangasinan vehicular mishap
The 54-year-old victim was crossing a pedestrian lane in front of a school when she was hit by a Hyundai Starex van (STAR / File) MALASIQUI, Pangasinan, Philippines — A woman died in a vehicular accident in this town on Friday. The 54-year-old victim was crossing a pedestrian lane in …
Read More »Students displaced by Kanlaon’s unrest now 233,428
Kanlaon Volcano emits ash for a second day in a row, according to Phivolcs ((X / PHIVOLCS-DOST) | via Josiah Antonio) MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing activity of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island has disrupted classes, affecting up to 233,428 students in 465 public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) …
Read More »What about impeachment witness Madriaga? House to coordinate with court, BJMP–Ridon
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives needs to coordinate with the court and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) regarding the future attendance of detained witness Ramil Madriaga to the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Bicol Saro Party-list …
Read More »Palace says PBBM ‘well and working,’ denies hospital rumors
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. inspects the newly upgraded Visayas Disaster Resource Center in Mandaue City, Cebu, on Feb. 26, 2026 (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) Malacañang on Saturday dismissed rumors circulating online that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had been brought to St. Luke’s Medical Center. “The President was in a …
Read More »Philippine embassies in Middle East on full alert amid escalation of conflict in region
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassies in the Middle East are on full alert and have advised Filipinos in the region to refrain from unnecessary travel in their respective host countries amid the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States. The US and Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on …
Read More »5 most wanted persons nabbed, P37-M illegal drugs seized in 2-day ops
MANILA – A two-day police operation resulted in the arrest of five regional most wanted persons (MWPs) and confiscation of over PHP37.6 million worth of illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday. Those arrested during the Feb. 27 and 28 operations included Taguig City’s No. 1 MWP and …
Read More »Lawmakers laud Tarriela’s promotion to Coast Guard rear admiral
Courtesy: Jay Tarriela / Facebook A group of lawmakers has congratulated Jay Tarriela on his promotion from commodore to rear admiral in the Philippine Coast Guard. The promotion was confirmed in an appointment letter dated February 23, 2026 and signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega …
Read More »Marcos: No Filipino casualties reported amid Middle East conflict
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (RTVM screengrab/File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said no Filipino casualties have been reported so far following escalating hostilities between Israel, the United States (US) and Iran. In a video message, Marcos said the government has been closely monitoring developments in the …
Read More »Marcos proclaims special non-working days in select areas in March
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) President Marcos has proclaimed several special non-working days in select areas across the country this March. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, in a Facebook post on Feb. 28, said the President issued the proclamations to allow residents to properly commemorate local founding …
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