Hunger surged sharply among the country’s poorest households in March, underscoring the deepening hardship faced by millions of Filipino families, according to the latest national survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey, conducted from March 15 to 20, found that 27.2% of families experienced involuntary hunger — meaning they […]

As the Philippines grapples with rising global economic tensions and the threat of recession, business leaders and political advocates are calling for a shift in the country’s foreign policy to foster stronger economic ties with China. At the Pandesal Forum held on Tuesday at Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City, a panel of experts highlighted […]

Filipino Muslims are officially observing Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) today, March 31, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This announcement was made on Sunday by Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, who confirmed that moon-sighting teams from the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta had observed the Shawwal crescent moon across various […]

Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics is warning parents and children against buying a Roblox-inspired toy found to contain dangerous levels of lead and other hazardous chemicals. In a recent market monitoring activity, the group purchased a mini-action figure from a Quezon City street vendor and tested it using an XRF analyzer. Results showed lead levels up […]

Former president Rodrigo Duterte spoke candidly during his journey to The Hague, acknowledging the legal challenges he faces related to his controversial war on drugs, which has led to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “I’m about to land sa Hague, galing ako Dubai nag-stopover. It’s a long haul; it’s a […]

Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo dismissed a sedition complaint filed against his erstwhile boss as “foolish,” claiming ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remark about killing senators was simply a joke. “Ano ba itong bansa natin? Hindi ka na pwedeng magbiro?” Panelo asked. “Magbibiro ka lang, pa-file-an ka na ng kaso. Wala ba tayong demokrasya?” Panelo […]

Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics is calling on content creators and online sellers to remove social media posts, advertisements, and listings promoting banned skin-lightening products containing hazardous mercury. Recent monitoring by the group found these illegal products widely advertised on platforms like TikTok, Facebook Reels, and e-commerce sites such as Lazada and Shopee. Last year, BAN […]

A U.S. Embassy vehicle with diplomatic plates was ticketed on Friday morning for illegally using the EDSA Busway along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City. The driver, an American, failed to present a valid license and instead showed his diplomatic passport, according to the Department of Transportation – Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT). […]

Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, convenor of political coalition 1Sambayan, warned a few days before the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte that the effort would likely reset to zero due to procedural and political constraints. In an interview with journalist Christian Esguerra on the Facts First YouTube channel on […]

Lawyer and civic leader Ferdinand Topacio on Monday criticized the government’s handling of a recent espionage incident, calling it “clumsy” and “amateurish.” Speaking at a press conference at Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City, Topacio voiced concerns that the accusations could strain diplomatic relations with China, a country with which the Philippines has significant ties. […]