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About 100 Filipinos who remain trapped in scam hubs in Cambodia are unlikely to be rescued in time to return home for Christmas, as authorities continue to face significant challenges in extracting victims from tightly guarded compounds. Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Flerida Ann Camille Mayo said the rescue operations have been hampered by strict security measures imposed by operators of scam centers, many of which are located in remote or […]

The Philippines is set to host multiple games in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City named as the venue for a Group B matchup between China and Chinese Taipei on March 1. Based on the schedule published on the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) website, the China–Chinese Taipei game will be played at the MOA Arena, […]

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has raised safety concerns along the planned route of the Sinulog 2026 Grand Parade, citing infrastructure-related hazards that could pose risks to both performers and spectators during one of the city’s largest annual events. On Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, Archival announced the findings following a walk-through inspection conducted last week of the traditional Sinulog parade route. The inspection covered major thoroughfares including N. Bacalso Avenue, […]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday warned the public against a fake YouTube channel impersonating AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., saying the account was using highly deceptive, artificial intelligence–generated videos intended to mislead viewers. In a statement released Tuesday night, the AFP said the fraudulent channel falsely presented itself as an official platform of the country’s top military official and featured manipulated content […]

A Duterte-allied coalition has filed a plunder and technical malversation complaint against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. over the transfer of P60 billion in excess reserve funds to the national treasury. The 15-page complaint-affidavit was filed on Monday before the Office of the Ombudsman by the Save the Philippines Coalition. The group is seeking the dismissal of Recto and Ledesma […]

Local governments in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City have issued new executive orders tightening regulations on the sale, display, and use of fireworks and firecrackers ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, citing public safety concerns and the need to prevent fire incidents and injuries during the holiday season. In Cebu City, Mayor Nestor Archival ordered the centralization of all authorized fireworks selling and display activities to a single […]

James Ransone, the American actor best known for his role as Chester “Ziggy” Sobotka in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 46, authorities confirmed. Information from the Los Angeles County medical examiner indicated that Ransone died on Friday, with the cause of death listed as suicide. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed. Ransone gained widespread […]

Authorities have ruled out foul play in the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, with investigators concluding that she died from blunt force trauma, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. In a statement, Remulla said initial findings showed no indication that Cabral had been attacked or struggled with another person prior to her death. He said investigators found no signs […]

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua stopped YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a knockout in the sixth round of their controversial Netflix-backed boxing match at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday. The much-anticipated bout, which drew global attention because of the vast gap in experience and size between the two fighters, ended with Joshua asserting his superiority in the later rounds of the scheduled eight-round contest. While many observers had […]

Organizers of the Miss Cebu pageant have confirmed that the prestigious annual competition will not be held in 2026 due to organizational and timing constraints, but are planning for its return in 2027. Philip Rodriguez, chairman of the Miss Cebu pageant, confirmed the decision citing limited preparation time following the delayed convening of a new city commission as the primary reason for the one-year hiatus. “There’s no Miss Cebu 2026 […]