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PAL Issues advisory amid Mt. Kanlaon Quakes; Bacolod flights affected

Philippine Airlines releases a travel advisory following volcanic quakes at Mount Kanlaon. Some Bacolod flights are disrupted; rebooking, travel credits, and…

13 May 20251 MIN READ

Jamila Ruma, 21, is proclaimed mayor of Rizal, Cagayan on May 13, 2025, following her victory as a substitute candidate for her late father, Mayor Atty. Joel Ruma, who was assassinated during the campaign period. She is now the youngest mayor-elect in the country.

Jamila Ruma, 21, becomes Phl's youngest mayor after dad's tragic death

Jamila Ruma, daughter of slain Mayor Joel Ruma, wins the mayoral race in Rizal, Cagayan at just 21 years old—becoming the country's youngest mayor-elect and…

13 May 20252 MIN READ

Former Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso on Tuesday shows his Certificate of Candidacy as he seeks to return to his old post in the City of Manila.

‘Batang Maynila’ votes big for Isko Moreno in ‘25 elections

Isko Moreno returns as Manila Mayor with over 430,000 votes, pledging to “Make Manila Great Again” after a surprise comeback in the 2025 local elections.

13 May 20251 MIN READ

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto casts his vote during the 12 May midterm elections. Fresh off his re-election for a third term, Sotto vows to institutionalize reforms and ensure that good governance in Pasig outlasts any single administration.

Vico Sotto wins 3rd term, eyes long-term reform in Pasig

Reelected Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto vows to institutionalize key reforms in his third term, downplaying national ambitions as he prioritizes lasting…

13 May 20253 MIN READ

Several local celebrities were up early on Monday, 12 May, to cast their votes at their respective precincts for Halalan 2025. Among those who exercised their right to vote were Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, and Bianca Gonzalez. All three took to social media to share snapshots of their voting experience—whether showing off inked fingers or encouraging others to participate in the electoral process.

Filipino celebrities join forces for Halalan 2025

Local stars showed up early at polling precincts on May 12 for Halalan 2025, using their platforms to remind Filipinos that every vote counts.

12 May 20252 MIN READ

Sharon Cuneta shares a glimpse of KC Concepcion’s heartfelt Mother’s Day gift—lavish flowers, handwritten letters, and custom-designed earrings symbolizing her four children.

Sharon Cuneta receives heartfelt Mother’s Day gift from KC Concepcion

Sharon Cuneta shares her emotional reaction to a touching Mother’s Day gift from daughter KC Concepcion, featuring custom-designed earrings, flowers, and…

12 May 20252 MIN READ

Rufa Mae Quinto opens up about her separation from husband Trevor Magallanes during an interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, emphasizing mutual respect and love for their daughter Athena.

Rufa Mae Quinto reveals separation from husband Trevor Magallanes

Rufa Mae Quinto opens up about her separation from husband Trevor Magallanes, emphasizing mutual respect and their continued co-parenting despite ongoing…

12 May 20252 MIN READ

An overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims plummeted into a precipice in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing over a dozen, a senior transport official said.

The island nation's winding roads are among the most dangerous in the world, and the crash off a cliffside road on Sunday was among the deadliest recorded in Sri Lanka in decades.

Bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Sri Lanka, 12 dead

An overcrowded bus carrying Buddhist pilgrims plunged into a ravine in Sri Lanka's Kotmale region, killing at least 21 and injuring 24. Authorities are…

11 May 20252 MIN READ