Newslights

24 Filipinos Detained in Russia Return Home Safely

MANILA (June 21)  – Twenty-four Filipinos who were detained in Russia for about nine months have safely returned to the Philippines early Sunday, following diplomatic efforts by Ferdinand Marcos...

Fuel Prices Seen to Drop Up to ₱9.50 Next Week Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

MANILA (June 21) – Domestic fuel prices are projected to drop by as much as ₱9.50 per liter...

‘Francisco,’ Habagat to Bring Widespread Rains Across PH — PAGASA

MANILA (June 21)  - PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm Francisco and the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to...

Ateneo de Manila Prepares for Divine Adili’s Journey Home to Nigeria

DAVAO CITY, Philippines-- As the Ateneo community continues to mourn the loss of Divine Adili, preparations are now...

Beyond Punishment: Why Children Need Protection, Not Stigma, in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs

DAVAO CITY (June 19) — Children affected by illegal drugs are often viewed through the lens of crime...
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Discaya couple meets DOJ over possible Witness Protection coverage

MANILA (September 20) – Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and his wife, Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, met with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials in Manila on Friday...

PCG spearheads mangrove planting to protect Surigao’s coasts

BUTUAN CITY  (September 19) – On Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sub-stations in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur carried out a...

IPs in isolated DavNor communities now access to healthcare

DAVAO CITY (September 19) – The recently launched pilot Community Assistance Vehicle (CAV) initiative has brought healthcare closer to home for Indigenous Peoples (IP)...

Tagum City’s big-time pusher caught with P4.6-M worth of “shabu”

DAVAO CITY (September 19)  --- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 11 (Davao Region) agents conducted a buy-bust operation in Barangay Canocotan, Tagum City,...

Around 1 million Filipinos live with dementia says DOH

MANILA (September 19) – According to the Department of Health (DOH), around one million Filipinos suffer from dementia at the moment. This highlights the...

Baste’s lawyer wants Vargas prevented from testifying in case against government officials

DAVAO CITY (September 18) --- On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, lawyer Israelito Torreon filed an urgent omnibus motion seeking the inhibition of Acting Ombudsman...
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