The Discaya family’s luxury car collection has become a topic of fascination, especially since they own around 40 high-end vehicles. Sarah and Curlee Discaya, owners of multiple construction firms involved in multi-billion-peso flood control projects, shared insights about their collection during interviews with broadcasters like Julius Babao and Korina Sanchez. The interviews included a tour…
A Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer in Batangas, identified as Abelardo Calalo, was arrested on August 22, 2025, for allegedly attempting to bribe Congressman Leandro Leviste of Batangas’ 1st District with P3.1 million. This incident unfolded during an entrapment operation by the Batangas Police, aimed at curbing corruption linked to flood control…
Kelley Mack, the actress best known for her role as Addy in the hit series ‘The Walking Dead,’ has passed away at the age of 33. Her death was confirmed in a heartfelt statement posted on CaringBridge, revealing she died peacefully in her hometown of Cincinnati after a courageous battle with glioma, a rare form…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported the detection of three Chinese research ships currently operating in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese vessel Bei Diao 996 was found about 40 nautical miles west of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal. Meanwhile, Xiang Yang Hong 10 and Zhuhai Yun were spotted 195 nautical…
The Social Security System (SSS) has announced a new pension reform program aimed at increasing monthly benefits for pensioners without requiring any increase in member contributions. This program will be implemented in three phases, starting in September 2025. According to SSS officials, the increase will benefit over 3.8 million pensioners, including 2.6 million retirement and…
On August 1, 2025, a significant development occurred in Zamboanga del Norte when Asbirin Naing Kalahuddi, the chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Zamboanga del Norte chapter, was ambushed and killed by motorcycle-riding assailants. The incident took place in Barangay Cusipan at around 2 p.m. while Kalahuddi was traveling in a multicab with…
On August 1, 2025, anti-narcotics agents seized P25.31 million worth of ketamine in a warehouse located in the Clark Freeport Zone. This significant operation illustrates the continued efforts of law enforcement in combating illegal drug trafficking in the Philippines. The illegal substance, weighing five kilograms, was discovered concealed in a package that had been falsely…
Private hospitals in the Philippines are raising concerns about the implications of the government’s no-balance billing (NBB) policy, especially regarding patient overload in health facilities. According to Dr. Jose Rene deGrano, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, private institutions are already experiencing high patient volumes in their charity wards, limiting their capacity…
In a recent anti-crime operation in Davao City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended five individuals who were allegedly impersonating lawyers and offering unauthorized notarial services. This operation was initiated following a formal request from Ferdinand Taglucop, the president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Davao, and Judge Rowena Apao-Adlawan. The suspects were caught…
On July 30, 2025, it was reported that a Filipino seafarer has received an 18-year prison sentence for his involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation in Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the conviction but withheld the identity of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW). The OFW was apprehended in September 2023, along with…
