Photo of the sealed box containing documents from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which was transmitted to the Senate on May 14, 2026 related to the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) House prosecutors asked the Senate impeachment court to authorize the opening, …
Read More »
De Guzman was apprehended after the sport utility vehicle he was driving hit 27-year-old Alexander Cruz at the corner of Gen. Ordonez and Russet streets in Barangay Concepcion Dos on June 13 (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Cases of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property have …
Read More »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be assisting in the conduct of cyber patrol intended to monitor video games and online applications that may expose minors to violent behavior and safety risks. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said they will be working with the Cybercrime and Investigation and …
Read More »
Sen. Francis Escudero denies receiving suitcases filled with dirty money, in a podcast yesterday March 24, 2026 (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — It’s just “rumor,” Sen. Francis Escudero said yesterday of persistent reports that he is being eyed as presiding officer in the impeachment court that will try Vice …
Read More »
WATER LEVEL. The Angat Dam in this undated photo. The dam’s water level is projected to hit critical low level of 160 meters in the next few days or until end-June due to below-forecast rainfall, which may affect water supply in Metro Manila given that the dam supplies around 98 …
Read More »
Former congressman Mike Defensor (Mike Defensor via FB) MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will file complaints for human trafficking tomorrow against former congressman Mike Defensor after 54 women were rescued from a Pasig nightclub raided by the NBI in April. Defensor’s wife and daughter were implicated for …
Read More »
President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Local government units (LGUs) across the country will receive a record P1.19 trillion in National Tax Allotments (NTA) in 2027, as President Marcos continues to push for stronger local governance and greater participation of local governments in national development. In a statement, Executive Secretary …
Read More »
Department of Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the 15-year-old school shooting suspect identified as ‘Alias Rod,’ and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla (Courtesy: Rex Gatchalian / Philippine National Police / Office of the Chief PNP) The Philippine National Police (PNP) has referred criminal charges against the …
Read More »
Senator Bong Go, Senate President Win Gatchalian, and Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippines) Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday renewed his call for a social media ban for minors aged 16 years old and below following the tragic school shooting incident in Tacloban City. Meanwhile, …
Read More »
SCHOOL-LEVEL REVIEW. A teacher conducts her class in this undated photo. The Department of Education on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) ordered the school-level review of the existing safety guidelines and learner protection following the June 22 fatal shooting inside a Tacloban City school that left three students dead. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) MANILA – The Department …
Read More »
Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community Atin Ito is Ontario’s first Filipino community newspaper, delivering trusted news, stories, and updates for Filipino-Canadians. Stay connected with your community.