Politics
Suspected Gun Runner Killed, Three Arrested in Cebu Police Operation
A suspected gun runner was killed and three others were arrested during a CIDG entrapment operation in Liloan, Cebu. The group is linked to illegal firearms sales and other crimes across the province.
Sports
PBA All-Star Weekend Kicks Off in Candon City with Star-Studded Lineup
The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend starts in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, featuring skills events, rookie games, and the main All-Star Game with players promising an exciting show for fans.
Environment
Typhoon Tino Floods Metro Cebu, Scientists Urge Better Water Management
Heavy rains from Typhoon Tino caused severe flooding in Metro Cebu, highlighting weaknesses in watershed management. Researchers recommend basin-wide strategies and improved infrastructure to mitigate future storm damage.
Business
Senator Escudero Urges Train Law Amendments to Empower President on Fuel Taxes
Senator Chiz Escudero proposes amendments to the Train Law, allowing the President to automatically suspend or lower excise and VAT on fuel when global oil prices exceed benchmarks, aiming for faster consumer relief during crises.
International
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Bridgerton: No Recast for Daphne and Simon, Says Showrunner
Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has firmly stated that the series will not recast the characters of Daphne and Simon, citing respect for the original actors and the show's foundational season.
Jasmine Curtis-Smith Defends Anne Curtis from Bong Suntay
Jasmine Curtis-Smith speaks out after Rep. Bong Suntay's controversial comments about her sister Anne Curtis during an impeachment hearing, calling for safer spaces for women.
Sandara Park Denies Drug Allegations from Park Bom
Sandara Park has firmly denied drug-related accusations made by fellow 2NE1 member Park Bom, who claimed in a now-deleted Instagram post that Park's alleged drug use was covered up by framing Bom as a 'druggie.'
Bridgerton Stars on Safe Filming of Intimate Scenes
Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson discuss the crucial role of intimacy coordinators like Lizzy Talbot in filming sensitive scenes for the hit Netflix series Bridgerton.
Selena Gomez Says She Inspired Taylor Swift's 'Dorothea'
Selena Gomez confirmed on her husband Benny Blanco's podcast that Taylor Swift's song 'Dorothea' from the 2020 album 'evermore' was inspired by their long-standing friendship, reflecting key life moments.