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LAOAG CITY (July 15) – A magnitude 5.5 tectonic earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The quake hit 21 km west of Pasuquin at 10:38 a.m., with a depth of 43 km. Reported intensities: Instrumental measurements also recorded Intensity V in Bacarra and Intensity IV in parts of … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte

MANILA (July 14) – Senators on Monday expressed strong support for the efforts of various government agencies to curb online gambling, which they are seeking to ban entirely due to its harmful social and financial effects. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian commended the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for its newly issued regulations that tighten payment rules for online gambling … [Read more...] about Senators back government crackdown on Online Gambling, call for nationwide ban

MANILA (July 13) – All 17 Filipino seafarers of the M/V Magic Seas, which came under attack by Houthi forces while crossing the Red Sea, have been safely repatriated and are now receiving comprehensive government support. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, together with officials of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), personally welcomed 11 of the returning … [Read more...] about All Filipino crew of M/V Magic Seas safely repatriated, receive full government assistance

MANILA (July 11) – The Office of the Ombudsman has directed the filing of criminal charges against former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones and 13 others in connection with the controversial PHP2.4-billion laptop procurement for public school teachers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. In a 106-page resolution dated July 4, the Ombudsman … [Read more...] about Ombudsman orders charges vs. Ex-DepEd Chief Briones, 13 others over laptop deal

DAVAO CITY (July 10) — On July 9, 2025, the children of Balay Dangupan welcomed the Rodrigo Duterte Academic Building—a new symbol of care, built through the support of loyal backers of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II led the inauguration, paying tribute to their father’s lifelong … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Care: Rodrigo Duterte Academic Building opens at Balay Dangupan