Bacolod’s landfill expansion hits an environmental compliance wall

The Zero Waste Alliance Negros (ZWAN) has questioned the use of Cell No. 5 of Bacolod…

Fuel costs, energy crisis cited in bid to postpone BSKE 2026

Three bills seeking to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled on November 2, 2026 reached first reading…

Media groups rally behind journalist Marchel Espina over unjust vexation case

Media organizations have rallied behind Negrense journalist Marchel Espina after he was charged with unjust vexation…

14 countries stand behind Philippines on landmark South China Sea arbitral ruling

A decade after the Philippines secured its landmark legal victory over China in the South China…

Senate court sets hearings on Sara Duterte finances, aide’s testimony

The Senate Impeachment Court is entering a pivotal week as senator-judges are set to tackle key…

Mayon gas emissions reach 26-year high, raising risk of explosive activity

Mayon Volcano continued to pour lava from its summit on Sunday, July 12, as state volcanologists…

Over 1,200 displaced as monsoon rains swamp Negros; Classes, sea travel suspended

More than 1,200 residents had been displaced by flooding as of Friday, July 10, while classes…

Senate court calls out prosecutor over ‘premature’ statement in Duterte trial

A question on whether Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. constitute…

Senate court allows NBI agent to testify in VP Duterte impeachment trial

The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, July 7 cleared the way for the House prosecution panel…

Philippines reaches upper middle-income status after 38 years

The Philippines has officially advanced to upper-middle-income economy status after nearly four decades, following a World…