Cebu City open to transparent school bags, but only if students pay nothing extra

Gina Acosta, SDO for the OVP's P125-M confidential funds, faced tough questions from senator-judges over her reliance on Col. Lachica's receipts, including unusual names like 'Pagong' and 'Pusa.'

Arao Fine Jewellery's Soul collection pairs the golden South Sea Pearl with crystals chosen for their energy. Founder Mirabel Rosar explains the meaning behind each stone and the brand's vision of everyday luxury.

Fr. Tito Caluag reflects on the Gospel and his own radical call to serve, reminding us that the heart of our mission is a personal relationship with Jesus.

Dr. Rontgene Solante warns that leptospirosis symptoms can appear up to three weeks after flood exposure, urging early medical attention as cases rise in Manila and beyond.

Pagasa warns of heavy monsoon rains in Luzon and Western Visayas early next week as STS Saudel intensifies the habagat from outside the PAR.

Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other claimants have been ordered to pay $13 million to the Daily Mail's publisher after losing their privacy case, with potential additional costs of 25 million pounds.

Ninoy Aquino Day 2026: Remembering the Filipino Worth Dying For. From war correspondent to martyr, his legacy still shapes Philippine democracy.

Kiko Aquino Dee, grandson of Ninoy Aquino, reflects on his grandfather's legacy as the P500 bill redesign removes historical figures from everyday currency. A story of family, memory, and national identity.

Mayor Nestor Archival faces a second Ombudsman complaint, this time over an alleged conflict of interest involving a property he and his spouse own inside the Monterrazas de Cebu development.

Cybersecurity budgets keep growing, and so do breaches. Here is why most Philippine organizations are still getting it wrong.

The prosecution in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial fires back at her transparency call, asking her to account for her own P2.3 billion budget and confidential funds.

Certified emergency manager Martin Aguda Jr. shares life-saving advice on run, hide, and fight tactics after the Zamboanga school shooting.

Mandaue City police have ramped up school security with daily patrols, Zoom monitoring, and a planned MOU to protect students after recent shootings in Zamboanga and Tacloban.

Trump's approval rating drops to 33%, the lowest of his presidency, as Americans grow weary of the Iran war and rising gas prices ahead of midterm elections.

Gilas Pilipinas will lean on a PBA-heavy roster for the Asian Games as key imports from Japan and Korea are unavailable. Coach Tim Cone confirms new faces will lead the title defense.

Students in Dumlog, Talisay City wade through a flooded pathway to reach school. The barangay plans a drainage system, but approval is pending. The school may build septic tanks instead.

The southwest monsoon is set to strengthen again in the third week of August, bringing heavy rain to western Luzon and Visayas. PAGASA warns of floods and landslides as two low pressure areas are monitored.

Adam Driver finally enters the MCU as Mister Sinister, with Inde Navarette as Rogue in Disney's 'X-Men' reboot announced at D23. Plus Ryan Gosling's 'Star Wars' and 'Avengers: Doomsday' updates.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in Indonesia has killed at least 20 people and sent thousands fleeing to higher ground, with rescue efforts complicated by landslides.

Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer open up about money, motherhood and judgment in the Emmy-nominated series Margo's Got Money Troubles.

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The DOE has identified seven potential nuclear plant sites in five provinces as the country moves closer to adding 1.4 GW of atomic capacity within 12 years.

The Commission on Appointments confirmed Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as AFP chief of staff along with 37 other military officers, with lawmakers pledging support for modernization.

Taft, Eastern Samar, once known as Tubig for its abundant water, now faces daily water shortages. Residents like Dayan Hilario-Cebreros wait until 2 a.m. for water that often arrives brown and weak. The Taft Water District needs ₱300 million to tap the Taft River, but funding and local government support remain uncertain.

Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison calls out private prosecutor for social media post during impeachment trial, as Senate warns against violating subjudice rule.

The Department of Justice files grave threat charges against Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged death threats against President Marcos Jr., as her impeachment trial continues.

Mandaue City starts dredging Tipolo Creek near A.S. Fortuna Elementary School to protect students and residents from floods, with DPWH help and local coordination.

Almost 30 years after Tupac Shakur's murder, the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis begins in Las Vegas. A look at the case, the witnesses, and what it means for Filipinos who grew up with his music.

The southwest monsoon is easing over Luzon, but PAGASA warns that saturated soil still makes floods and landslides likely. Here are the areas at highest risk in the coming days.