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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0800VP Sara order made P125M 'transfer' illegal, says House prosecution panel
The House prosecution panel said Gina Acosta's handover of P125 million in confidential funds was illegal from the outset because Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the money transferred to an official who had no authority to receive it.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0800
Will Ashley co-writes debut single with Maki
After showing inside the "PBB" house that he can carry a tune, Will Ashley is finally set to release an album.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0800
Eala, Centeno banner Philippine sports in July
Tennis darling Alex Eala served up aces, while billiards whiz Chezka Centeno knocked down solids and stripes with cold efficiency as they led a sterling campaign for Philippine athletes in the month of July.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0800
Ombudsman suspends LTFRB chief, OTC chair over P13.3-B computer fees
The Ombudsman has ordered the six-month unpaid suspension of LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II and OTC Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over the continued use of an old IT system that charged motorists P13.3 billion in additional computer fees.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0800
Dominant North mounts three-point lead in JPGT Finals
Team North showed its class, resolve and championship mettle right from the opening tee.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0800VP Sara order made P125M 'transfer' illegal, says House prosecution panel
The House prosecution panel said Gina Acosta's handover of P125 million in confidential funds was illegal from the outset because Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the money transferred to an official who had no authority to receive it.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0800
Ombudsman suspends LTFRB chief, OTC chair over P13.3-B computer fees
The Ombudsman has ordered the six-month unpaid suspension of LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II and OTC Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over the continued use of an old IT system that charged motorists P13.3 billion in additional computer fees.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0800
Metro Manila flooding: It’s not just the rain—here’s what can help
Nature-based solutions were suggested by Project NOAH Mahar Lagmay to manage flooding in Metro Manila.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0800
House prosecutors: Senator-judges need to show up in-person to assess witness demeanor
House prosecutors have urged the senator-judges to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in person, saying those watching from the live feed miss the chance of assessing how witnesses behave under questioning.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0800
Aug. 18: LPA inside PAR likely to become tropical depression
A low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, PAGASA said Tuesday morning, August 18.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0800Aug. 18: LPA inside PAR likely to become tropical depression
A low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, PAGASA said Tuesday morning, August 18.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0800
LIST: Flooded Metro Manila areas on August 18
Metro Manila remains under flood watch as rains persist. Here's a list of flooded areas.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0800
Metro Manila gets 44% of Ondoy’s rainfall in just 5 hours
Another 50 to 100 mm may fall after Monday's 201.7-mm five-hour deluge.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0800
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Aug. 18-24
Here are the estimated new prices of local fuel products based on the latest price adjustments announced by Department of Energy.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800
AFP installs new Westmincom commander
With only a few weeks before the parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Armed Forces chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete installed yesterday Maj. Gen. Jose Vlademir Cagara as the new commander of the Western Mindanao ...
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:27:00 +08001 dies in highway head-on collision
A RIDER died in a motorcycle-sports utility vehicle head-on collision in a west coast village of Zamboanga City, the police reported Thursday, October 11, 2023.Police Major Ramon Aquiatan, Zamboanga City Police Station 10 chief, said the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:25:00 +0800
Young farmer survives bolo attack
A YOUNG farmer survived, although wounded, in a bolo attack by his drinking buddy in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, as reported by the police on Thursday, October 12, 2023The Zamboanga City Police Station 2 (ZCPS2) reported the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:20:00 +0800
2 Basilan town officials ink peace covenant
OFFICIALS of Tabuan-Lasa and Hadji Mohammad Ajul towns in Basilan province have signed a peace covenant vowing to ensure peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, 2023.The signing of the peace cove...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:16:00 +0800
Barmm to launch housing loan program
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is launching a housing loan program in the fourth quarter of 2023 aiming to offer affordable housing units for Barmm employees.A total of 100 housing units constructed in Semba village, Datu...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:57:00 +0800
PCG man nabbed for transporting smuggled cigarettes
A PERSONNEL of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested while transporting smuggled cigarettes in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Wednesday, October 10, 2023.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police direc...