Philippines

Online Threats Put Samar Schools on Alert—But Authorities Are Still Racing to Find Out What’s Real

CATBALOGAN, Samar / LLORENTE, Eastern Samar — Two schools in Eastern Visayas have tightened security and sought help from law enforcement after separate threats circulated online, adding to growing anxiety among students, parents and educators following a series of school violence incidents and threat scares across the Philippines. Samar Colleges, Inc. in Catbalogan City and Llorente National High School in Eastern Samar issued separate advisories after the threats emerged, with both schools em

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sarah Geronimo Pregnant? Matteo Guidicelli’s ‘Soon-to-Be Daddy’ Greeting Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

Is a baby finally on the way for Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli? A simple greeting for the actor-host has sent fans into a frenzy, reigniting months of speculation that the beloved celebrity couple could be preparing for a major new chapter in their lives. The latest buzz began after Matteo received a “soon-to-be daddy” greeting, prompting netizens and Popsters to wonder whether it was an innocent joke, a fan's hopeful message—or a possible hint about Sarah's rumored pregnancy. However,

August 29, 2026

Philippines

PBBM’s Honorary Doctor of Laws Sparks Backlash: ‘Wrong Message’ to Future Lawyers?

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s receipt of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) has triggered criticism from a Kabataan party-list lawmaker, who questioned whether the prestigious recognition is consistent with the principles of accountability and the rule of law. Marcos received the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, PLM’s highest honorary degree, during the university’s 58th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine Int

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Six People Found Clinging to Safety as Motorbanca Turns Half-Submerged Off Malapascua

DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu — Six people were rescued after a motorbanca was found half-submerged in the waters off Malapascua Island in northern Cebu, prompting a response from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The rescue took place on Friday, with Coast Guard personnel successfully bringing all six individuals to safety, according to initial reports from Cebu Daily News. No fatalities were reported in the incident. Authorities have yet to publicly disclose further details about what caused the motorb

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Paulo Avelino Says Goodbye to Showbiz—Then Fans Discover the Hilarious Reason Behind His ‘Hiatus’

MANILA, Philippines — Did Paulo Avelino just say goodbye to showbiz? Fans were briefly left stunned after the popular Filipino actor appeared to announce that he was stepping away from movies, teleseryes, endorsements, and everything else connected to his entertainment career beginning October 31. But before supporters could fully process the shocking announcement, Paulo revealed the real reason behind his supposed showbiz hiatus—and it was anything but dramatic. In a playful post shared on s

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Olongapo Battles Another Wave of Flooding and Erosion—But the Rains May Not Be the Only Threat

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — Olongapo City is once again battling widespread flooding and soil erosion as relentless rains associated with the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continue to pound parts of Luzon, disrupting traffic, forcing residents to evacuate and raising fears of further landslides. The latest flooding, reported on Friday, August 28, came after weeks of persistent heavy rainfall that had already placed several communities in Olongapo under pressure. According to a report by the

August 29, 2026

Philippines

₱100K to ₱800K for a BFP Slot? Over 200 Personnel Now Under Investigation

MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), including all of its regional directors, are under investigation over an alleged “slots-for-sale” scheme in which aspiring firefighters were reportedly asked to pay huge sums in exchange for positions in the agency. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is intensifying its crackdown on alleged corruption within the BFP, warning that those found respon

August 29, 2026

Philippines

AIA SUSPENDS EMPLOYEE AFTER VIRAL HONG KONG MALL BRAWL — POLICE REVEAL WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE CAMERA ROLLED

HONG KONG — A viral confrontation at a Hong Kong shopping mall involving a five-year-old girl, three women and an elderly woman seen slapping the child has triggered a corporate response from insurance giant AIA — while a separate online backlash has raised concerns over the dangers of doxxing. The incident happened on the afternoon of August 26 at APM shopping mall in Kwun Tong, after an argument between children at a basketball-themed play area reportedly escalated into a confrontation betwee

August 29, 2026

Philippines

₱510K WORTH OF SUSPECTED SHABU SEIZED IN DUEÑAS: 24-YEAR-OLD HVI ARRESTED IN BUY-BUST

ILOILO — A 24-year-old man identified by police only as alias “Josh” was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Dueñas, Iloilo, after authorities seized about 75 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱510,000. The operation was conducted at around 7:35 p.m. on August 26 in Barangay Poblacion A, Dueñas, by personnel of the Dueñas Municipal Police Station (MPS) in coordination with Iloilo Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) Team 1. Police described Josh as an alleged h

August 29, 2026

Philippines

7-YEAR-OLD GIRL DROWNS AT HINIGARAN BEACH RESORT — RESCUE EFFORTS FAIL TO SAVE HER

HINIGARAN, Negros Occidental — What was supposed to be a family outing ended in tragedy after a 7-year-old girl drowned while swimming with her siblings and two other minors at a beach resort in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, on August 21. According to the Hinigaran Municipal Police Station, the incident happened at around 12:20 p.m. at Ma-ay Beach Resort, where the child had gone swimming with her older sister, another sibling and two minor neighbors. Police said the girl, a resident of Remedio

August 29, 2026