Malacañang strongly refutes allegations by former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque that President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has colon cancer, calling it baseless propaganda that threatens national stability.
Albuera Mayor Kerwin Espinosa has been released from jail after a Cebu court recalled his arrest warrant, citing lack of jurisdiction as the alleged crime occurred in Leyte. The court also rejected a law allowing case transfers for public officials.
Operatives from the Santa Barbara Municipal Police Station arrested a high-value individual and an accomplice, confiscating over 140 grams of suspected shabu valued at P952,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tungay.
Iloilo Police Provincial Office operatives arrested a high-value individual and confiscated 125 grams of suspected shabu worth P850,000 in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ungka 1, Pavia, Iloilo, on February 10, 2026.
Police in Western Visayas arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized 330 grams of shabu worth P2.24 million during a buy-bust operation in Iloilo City. The operation also recovered an unlicensed firearm and drug paraphernalia.
Iloilo City Police Station 2 operatives arrested a 61-year-old high-value individual in Barangay MacArthur, seizing 160 grams of suspected shabu worth P1,088,000 and a homemade shotgun during a coordinated buy-bust operation.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia anticipates all seven aspirants will remain as candidates for the March 14 special elections in Antipolo City's Second District, with no disqualification petitions filed yet.
The Trillion Peso March Movement announces nationwide commemoration of the 40th Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary across 86 Catholic dioceses on February 25, 2026, featuring protests against corruption and political dynasties.
Law enforcement agents in Zamboanga Sibugay province dismantled a drug den and arrested four high-value targets, seizing P170,000 worth of shabu in a coordinated anti-drug operation on February 10, 2026.
Police in Lanao del Sur arrest a national most wanted person with a P425,000 reward for four counts of murder and drug violations in a coordinated manhunt operation.
Cebu City Police Office intensifies operations, rescuing 638 minors and arresting 11 suspects while seizing drugs. Authorities enforce curfew and inspect businesses to ensure safety.
The Senate Committee on Games and Amusement calls for physical raids on illegal online sabong studios in Central Luzon, Cordillera, and Calabarzon, targeting kingpins instead of just blocking websites.
LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao pushes for driver's license revocation and lifetime ban for Sean Andrew Pajarillo, involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Cebu City that killed businessman Kingston Ralph Cheng.
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples living together may be recognized as co-owners of property if they can prove actual financial contribution, citing Article 148 of the Family Code.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens distributed ₱100,000 cash gifts to four Aeta centenarians in Tarlac, delivering a felicitation letter from President Marcos Jr. and clarifying false social media claims about delays.
Malacañang asserts the Philippines will not be intimidated by China's travel bans on officials and criticism of Senate actions, maintaining a firm yet diplomatic approach in the West Philippine Sea dispute.
The Philippine Air Force emphasizes recent bilateral exercises with US forces are pre-scheduled training to boost interoperability, dismissing links to regional tensions and warning against disinformation.
Police Regional Office III reinforces strict anti-hazing measures, warning of dismissal and criminal charges for violations, following an alleged incident in Basilan.
The Department of Foreign Affairs voices concern as China bars 16 Kalayaan municipal officials from entering its territories, citing impact on bilateral relations amid ongoing South China Sea tensions.
Police in Negros Occidental arrested two drug suspects and recovered P748,000 worth of shabu in Victorias City. One suspect is a regional-level high-value individual previously targeted in operations.
Lapu-Lapu City officials led by Mayor Cindi Chan inaugurated the renovated Fire District building on February 11, 2026, featuring enhanced facilities to improve firefighter operations and emergency response.
The Land Transportation Office 7 imposes a 90-day preventive suspension on Sean Andrew Pajarillo's driver's license after a fatal hit-and-run incident in Cebu City, with conflicting reports on alcohol influence.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. endorses an anti-fake news measure only if it balances regulation with freedom of expression, ensuring dissent is not suppressed.
Lapu-Lapu City Police Office warns residents that vandalism violators face fines starting at P3,000 and possible imprisonment under Ordinance 16-055-2022, supporting the city's Clean and Green program.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed proclamations declaring special non-working days in five local government units across the Philippines to mark charter anniversaries and festivals in 2026.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved 21 priority legislative measures during the Ledac meeting, covering governance, social services, agriculture, and digital regulation to drive structural reforms.
China has prohibited 16 officials from the Municipality of Kalayaan from entering its territories, including Hong Kong and Macau, in a retaliatory move after the local council declared the Chinese ambassador persona non grata.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila strongly condemns a Senate resolution urging diplomatic action, calling it an anti-China political stunt, while Philippine senators defend their stance on upholding national dignity.
Cebu City faces a severe waste disposal crisis as garbage trucks are blocked from landfills, forcing rationed collection schedules and stricter segregation rules following the Binaliw landfill closure.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces a P2.5 million assassination threat, prompting heightened police security and political speculation involving rivals like Gwen Garcia and Rajiv Enad.