1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (266+ words) Authorities have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a large-scale illegal recruitment scheme that victimized at least 1,700 Filipinos seeking employment in Europe. The suspect was identified as Mazhoor Khusin y Ubongin, alias “Maz,” an officer of ALJU International Manpower Services Inc....

21+ hour, 11+ min ago   (92+ words) The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Indonesia following an earthquake that resulted in deaths, injuries and substantial property damage. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences and sympathy to the families of those…...

21+ hour, 41+ min ago   (293+ words) France’s top court has blocked legislation that would have banned children under the age of 15 from accessing social media, dealing a setback to President Emmanuel Macron’s push for tighter restrictions on young users. The Constitutional Council ruled Friday that provisions…...

21+ hour, 48+ min ago   (227+ words) The House of Representatives can proceed with deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 despite the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate, Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. said Saturday. “I don’t think it…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (320+ words) A Filipino blasted the country’s 911 emergency response system after claiming he waited nearly 10 minutes before his call was answered while desperately seeking medical help for his father, who later died. In a Facebook post, Basty Askri said he repeatedly called…...

22+ hour, 15+ min ago   (206+ words) Queenie Pacquiao may be known for her simple and practical lifestyle, but her upcoming college education in the United States could come with a multimillion-peso price tag. The 17-year-old daughter of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and Jinkee Pacquiao is set…...

2+ day, 9+ min ago   (176+ words) Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla says she is keeping her circle small as she reflected on friendship while celebrating her 42nd birthday. “At 42, I’ve realized that I don’t need a lot of friends. I just need true ones,” Mariel wrote. She said she values…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (150+ words) Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited seafarers affected by attacks in the northern Black Sea in Yalova, Türkiye, as the government continues to provide assistance to crew members affected by the ongoing crisis. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)…...

2+ day, 26+ min ago   (352+ words) House prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said confidential funds cannot be used for Christmas parties and buying food such as crispy pata as he defended the prosecution’s case over Vice President Sara Duterte’s use of confidential funds....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (175+ words) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will endorse a presidential candidate in the 2028 elections who he believes will continue his administration’s measures against corruption. “The candidate I will endorse will be someone who I am confident will continue our anti-corruption…...