Ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines for the first half of 2025, followed by cancer and stroke, according to PSA data. Learn the latest health statistics.
Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from Jan-June 2025, per PSA data. Learn the top 5 killers and what they mean for public health.
A 52-year-old man from Medellin, Cebu, was found dead on Christmas Eve after reportedly jumping from a passenger ship. Authorities have declared the death a suicide. Read the full report.
A 52-year-old man was found dead on a Cebu shore after jumping from a passenger vessel. Authorities ruled the death a suicide. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old Grade 9 student died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Badian, Cebu. The crash occurred early Saturday after a night out. Read the full investigation details.
A 69-year-old farmer was found dead in a Catmon, Cebu canal. Police suspect a fall due to severe intoxication. The victim's family is urged to seek an autopsy.
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are investigating their son as a suspect. Read the latest details.
The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas aims to enhance port security by adding new substations across Cebu's coastal towns. Learn about the expansion plan.
A 40-year-old security guard is in jail after being accused of assaulting a female co-worker in a Banilad, Cebu City bar. The suspect claims the act was mutual. Read the full details of the case.
Coast Guard stations in Central Visayas have lifted the initial voyage suspension as Tropical Depression Wilma weakened. Key routes from Cebu to Camotes, Toledo, and San Carlos resume operations. PAGASA continues to warn small vessels.
Davao City National High School Centennial Choir secures consecutive victory at Namcya 2025. Conductor reveals intense training and seeks sponsors for international competitions.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
A 50-year-old farmer died after falling from an overloaded multicab in Dumanjug. The driver has promised to cover funeral expenses as family declines to file charges.
An Overseas Filipino Worker perished in the devastating Tai Po fire that claimed 128 lives. Her 10-year-old son dreams of becoming a firefighter to prevent future tragedies.
An overseas Filipino worker perished in the Tai Po fire that killed 128 people. The DMW assists her 10-year-old son who dreams of becoming a firefighter.
A 19-year-old ride-hailing driver, Cyrel Kent Mancia, died instantly after a street race in Talisay City. The tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal racing. Read the full story.
Family of 5-year-old boy who died in Argao, Cebu demands justice after he was found with neck wounds. Mother believes cousin's actions were intentional, not accidental.
A 68-year-old man in Maribojoc, Bohol, died after falling into a deep, unfenced pit near his home. Police confirm no foul play in the tragic accident. Read more.
Family of 5-year-old boy in Argao, Cebu demands justice after his tragic death. Mother claims evidence suggests intentional killing by 9-year-old cousin. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump declares permanent immigration pause from Third World countries, reverses Biden policies, and removes 'non-assets' after National Guard death.
Philippine maritime operatives successfully rescued two individuals whose motorboat experienced mechanical failure in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi. Read about this heroic sea rescue operation.
56-year-old Neil Villaceran Ygay was discovered deceased in a field in Toledo City. Police suggest a medical episode while answering nature's call. Read the full investigation details.
The Philippine Coast Guard suspends all commercial vessel trips from Zamboanga del Norte to Visayas due to Tropical Depression Verbena. Stay informed for travel updates.
After President Marcos shut down POGOs, 46 buildings in Porac remain vacant. The National Housing Authority shows interest while locals suggest converting them to schools. Explore the possibilities.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
A 67-year-old woman died from a possible heart attack after a fire broke out in Daanbantayan, Cebu. The blaze caused an estimated P100,000 in damages. Read more.
A head security guard faces physical injury charges after allegedly attacking a fellow guard without reason in San Fernando, Cebu. Police successfully captured the suspect after a hot pursuit operation.