Philippines

DepEd Moves to Overhaul Scouting in Schools—Here’s What Could Change for Filipino Learners

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is moving to modernize the implementation of scouting programs in Philippine schools, with new discussions focused on making the activities more inclusive, relevant and responsive to the realities faced by learners today. The policy review could reshape how scouting is implemented in basic education as the agency works with major scouting organizations to revisit rules that have been in place for more than a decade. DepEd Secretary Sonn

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Philippines

Celsius Faces Court Setback as P1.5-Billion Kalinga Mining Stake Heads Toward Auction—But the Legal Fight Is Far From Over

MANILA, Philippines — Australian-listed mining company Celsius Resources Ltd. is fighting to prevent the planned auction of its 40-percent interest in the Makilala Mining Company Inc. (MMCI), which is associated with the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project in Kalinga. The legal battle intensified after the Makati Regional Trial Court denied a petition by Celsius subsidiary Makilala Holding Ltd. (MHL) seeking interim protection against the foreclosure and possible sale of its MMCI

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Philippines

2 Nabbed After Consolacion Kidnap Turns Deadly—But Police Are Still Hunting for Answers

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A kidnapping case in Consolacion, Cebu has taken a grim turn after authorities arrested two key suspects and identified two other persons of interest in the abduction of a 57-year-old man whose body was later found in the mountains of Cebu City. The arrests came after an intensive, multi-agency hot pursuit operation launched following the reported abduction of Leo Leaño, a resident of Barangay Nangka, Consolacion. Leaño was reportedly abducted on Thursday, September 3,

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Chooses Bail Over Police Custody—But Her Warning About Her Safety Raises New Questions

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Saturday and posted bail in the grave threats case against her, saying she would rather remain under civilian protection than be placed in police custody. Duterte arrived at the court a day after the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued a warrant for her arrest on three counts of grave threats. The court found probable cause to hold her for trial and set bail at ₱120,000 for each count,

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Entertainment

Yeng Constantino May Huling Hiling Para Kay Ryan Bang—Pero Ang Dahilan, Mas Malalim Kaysa Akala ng Marami

MANILA, Philippines — Sa gitna ng muling pag-usbong ng kanilang “what if” love story, isang bagay ang malinaw para kay Yeng Constantino: nais niyang makita si Ryan Bang na makahanap ng taong tunay na makakapantay sa pagmamahal na kaya nitong ibigay. Sa isang media conference para sa bagong season ng “The Voice Kids,” sinabi ni Yeng na naniniwala siyang darating ang tamang tao para kay Ryan. “Siyempre naman, makakahanap at makakahanap si Ryan.” Giit ng singer, hindi dapat pagdudahan ni Ryan an

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Philippines

Cayetano Hits Back at Lacson’s Taguig Probe: “It’s Like a Striptease” — But What Happens When the Evidence Reaches the Ombudsman?

MANILA, Philippines — The political clash between Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is intensifying as allegations surrounding infrastructure and reclamation projects in Taguig City continue to draw scrutiny from government investigators. Cayetano has accused Lacson of engaging in what he described as a “trial by publicity,” “witch hunt,” and “demolition job,” arguing that allegations have been released piecemeal without sufficient evidence being presente

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Business

DIESEL MAY SURGE BY P5.50/L NEXT WEEK — AND THE REASON COULD HIT EVERY FILIPINO’S WALLET

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino motorists could be in for another painful trip to the pump next week, with diesel prices potentially rising by as much as P5.50 per liter and gasoline by up to P4.50 per liter. The projected increase comes just days after motorists received temporary relief from fuel prices, raising concerns that the latest surge in global oil costs could quickly erase the benefit of this week’s rollback. Based on full-week trading from August 31 to September 4, an oil industry s

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Philippines

Duterte Chooses Bail Over Detention: “I Was Advised It Would Be Better”

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has explained why she opted to post bail after a Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant against her, saying she had been advised that securing temporary liberty through bail would be better than remaining in detention. Duterte's decision came after Branch 98 of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court issued a warrant of arrest on Sept. 4 in connection with three counts of grave threats filed against her. The court set bail at P120,000 for each

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Philippines

Palawan’s “Forgotten” Rice Is Making a Comeback—And Scientists Just Found a Reason to Save It

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Rice varieties long preserved by Indigenous communities in Palawan are getting a second chance as the Department of Agriculture (DA) intensifies efforts to collect, document and conserve the province’s heirloom rice. The initiative could prove important not only for protecting Palawan’s agricultural heritage but also for finding rice traits that may help Filipino farmers cope with pests, extreme weather and changing growing conditions. The DA has collected 300 r

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Philippines

TACLOBAN AIRPORT ALERT: Businessman Bound for Manila Caught With 30 Live Bullets—What Security Found in His Bag

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — A routine airport security screening took an unexpected turn Friday night after authorities arrested a 59-year-old businessman who allegedly attempted to board a Manila-bound flight carrying a magazine and 30 rounds of live .45-caliber ammunition inside his backpack. The incident happened at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, according to the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8) report cited by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Police identified the passeng

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