Duterte to be sworn in as Davao mayor

(UPDATE) THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Monday that it will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to facilitate the oath-taking of former president Rodrigo Duterte as the newly elected mayor of Davao City, despite his detention in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla … Read more

Free Skyway 3 toll, more buses eyed to ease congestion as EDSA rehab project begins

MANILA, Philippines — The government announced several interventions, including free toll on Skyway 3, to ease traffic flow as the Edsa Rebuild project starts next month. In a joint briefing, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled coordinated measures to minimize disruptions and … Read more

Anwar says he wrote to Trump to propose US-Asean meeting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) walks with Asean leaders, including Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (right), who are in Malaysia for the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. — Bernama pic Monday, 26 May 2025 10:10 AM MYT … Read more

Palace to Bato: Prove threats by ICC

(UPDATE) MALACAÑANG pressed Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa to prove his claims that investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC) are in the country and are forcing retired police officials to implicate him and former president Rodrigo Duterte in the previous administration’s war on drugs. Dela Rosa last week said his former colleagues in the Philippine … Read more

Belal Muhammad speaks on loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315: ‘I went against the game plan’

Belal Muhammad didn’t stick to the game plan. Earlier this month, Muhammad lost the UFC welterweight title, dropping a unanimous decision to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. Heading into the fight, Muhammad—known for his grappling and pressure—assured fans he was bringing “Canelo hands” to the table against Della Maddalena. Most fans assumed this was … Read more

Cordero to Choose Newcastle Over Barca, Madrid

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Antonio Cordero: Why Newcastle United Won the Race for Spain’s Rising Star In a meaningful coup for the Premier League, Newcastle United has reportedly secured the signature of Antonio Cordero, a highly sought-after Spanish talent. The 18-year-old forward, who has been making waves in … Read more

Catholic schools call on Marcos to reinstate Sonny Angara as DepEd Secretary

CEAP underscores the urgency of maintaining stability within the Education Department as the Cabinet undergoes restructuring Published May 24, 2025 05:03 pm Citing his decisive leadership and dedication to improving the country’s education system in a short span of time, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Saturday, May 24, called on President Marcos … Read more

Jon Jones sends message to frustrated Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones hasn’t signed on to fight Tom Aspinall, but that hasn’t stopped him from frequently jabbing Aspinall over social media. Despite insisting he has no interest in unifying their titles—Jones currently holds undisputed UFC heavyweight champion status, while Aspinall holds an interim title and the No. 1 spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings—“Bones” … Read more

Govt to build new bridge to replace San Juanico

(UPDATE) THE government will construct a new and longer bridge to replace the San Juanico Bridge, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Wednesday, May 21, amid the major rehabilitation of the 52-year-old structure that links the province to Leyte. In a palace press briefing, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the closure … Read more

Negros to launch P20 rice program

BACOLOD CITY — The provincial government of Negros Occidental will tap the different associations of farmers and irrigators in the province in its bid to keep the P20-per-kilo rice program of the national government, said Rayfrando Diaz II, provincial administrator. Diaz said the provincial government has allocated an initial P10 million as its counterpart subsidy … Read more