Will Ashley, the all-rounder star to watch out for

Will Ashley, the all-rounder star to watch out for

For years, GMA Network has produced some of the biggest and most talented stars in the industry today, including Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemate Will Ashley . He started as a child star and has grown into a man that the nation loves. Thanks to his outstanding acting, singing, and dancing skills, as well as his good values, competitiveness, and genuineness, Will Ashley is definitely the all-rounder star the industry should watch out for. Check out this gallery and know why Will Ashley deserves the title of “all-rounder.”

Marikina police chief sacked over 2 cops’ alleged sexual assault

Marikina police chief sacked over 2 cops’ alleged sexual assault

MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina City police chief was relieved from his post for possible negligence after two of their personnel were accused of raping a female colleague, the Eastern Police District (EPD) announced. “We administratively relieved the chief of police of Marikina for the pending investigation,” EPD Director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante said in a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday. “When we say he is under investigation, we’ll investigate if the chief of police is remiss in his function or of his duties in overseeing his personnel,” he added. The EPD director added that the two officers’ […]... Keep on reading: Marikina police chief sacked over 2 cops’ alleged sexual assault

Pagasa: LPA will not affect Cebu but habagat to bring rains

Pagasa: LPA will not affect Cebu but habagat to bring rains

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) hovering east of Catanduanes may not directly impact Cebu, but rains may still persist due to the presence of the habagat (southwest monsoon). The latest forecast from the state weather bureau showed that the entire Cebu will likely experience damp weather during the first week of September. […]... Keep on reading: Pagasa: LPA will not affect Cebu but habagat to bring rains

MUPH's Voltaire Tayag defends PH's male pageant candidates amid 'fickle' netizens

MUPH's Voltaire Tayag defends PH's male pageant candidates amid 'fickle' netizens

Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag has come to the defense of the country’s representatives to various international male competitions who are receiving criticisms about how much Filipino they are. “One person, they’re telling him, he’s not Filipino enough, and that’s not gonna do him any good on the international stage. On the other end, he’s too Filipino,” he said at the send off of three Mister Pilipinas Worldwide winners held at the KMC Armstrong Corporate Centre in Makati City on Aug. 28. Mister Pilipinas Worldwide is the counterpart male competition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. […]... Keep on reading: MUPH's Voltaire Tayag defends PH's male pageant candidates amid 'fickle' netizens

Jericho Rosales on ‘Quezon’ and why movies are the right way to spend money on

Jericho Rosales on ‘Quezon’ and why movies are the right way to spend money on

“Filipinos have spending power. They just need to learn the right way to spend,” declared actor Jericho Rosales. For him, watching a local film like “Quezon” is more than entertainment. It is an act of support for culture, history, and the thousands of workers who make up the film industry. Fresh from wrapping the biopic a month ago, Rosales and director Jerrold Tarog are now in full promotional mode. The film, slated for release on Oct. 15, is still in post-production, with Tarog working on editing, color grading, and sound. But its producer, TBA Studios, isn’t sitting still. “We had […]... Keep on reading: Jericho Rosales on ‘Quezon’ and why movies are the right way to spend money on

COA starts performance audit on flood control projects amid rising waters

COA starts performance audit on flood control projects amid rising waters

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered an immediate performance audit on flood control projects under the government’s multibillion-peso Flood Risk Management and Resiliency Program (FRMRP), following widespread outrage over worsening flooding despite hefty public infrastructure spending. In a memorandum dated August 23, 2025, COA Chairperson Gamaliel A. Cordoba instructed the agency’s Performance Audit Office (PAO) to conduct the audit pursuant to COA Resolution No. 2024-018, which had earlier approved the inclusion of the FRMRP in the 2024–2026 Performance Audit Portfolio (PAP). “[Y]ou are directed to prioritize and immediately conduct a performance audit on flood control projects, […]... Keep on reading: COA starts performance audit on flood control projects amid rising waters

12 hurt as center car, pickup collide in Cagayan

12 hurt as center car, pickup collide in Cagayan

TUGUEGARAO CITY—Twelve people, including the driver, were injured when a pickup truck rammed into a center car along the national road in Barangay Lapogan, Gattaran, Cagayan, on Saturday afternoon, authorities said Sunday. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Gattaran reported that the center car—an extended motorcycle with additional seats for passengers—was struck by the wayward pickup while both vehicles were heading north. The names of the victims were not immediately released. READ: Village chief dies, nine others hurt as van falls off ravine in Cagayan Responders from Rescue 721-Gattaran and the Aparri medical team rushed the injured […]... Keep on reading: 12 hurt as center car, pickup collide in Cagayan

Panaon Island now a protected seascape

Panaon Island now a protected seascape

MANILA, Philippines—In what advocates are calling a historic victory for marine conservation, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law the bill that formally declares the waters surrounding Panaon Island in Southern Leyte as a protected seascape. Signed on August 29, 2025, the measure officially establishes the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS)—a 61,204-hectare marine sanctuary covering the municipalities of Liloan, San Francisco, Pintuyan, and San Ricardo. The area is home to endangered species, vibrant coral reefs, and thousands of fisherfolk families who rely on healthy seas for food and livelihood. “This policy milestone defends marine biodiversity, enhances food security, […]... Keep on reading: Panaon Island now a protected seascape

House budget hearings, session to push despite heavy rains

House budget hearings, session to push despite heavy rains

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will push through with its hearings on the proposed 2026 national budget and its plenary session despite heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday. In a memorandum, Velasco said the House secretariat will continue regular work despite the suspension of classes and government work in Metro Manila. “The House Secretariat will resume its regular work schedule today, September 1, 2025, to continue budget deliberations and facilitate committee meetings. Plenary session will be held at 3:00 p.m.,” Velasco said. For Monday, the House will hold several hearings. […]... Keep on reading: House budget hearings, session to push despite heavy rains

LMP-Cebu head backs lifestyle check of gov't officials

LMP-Cebu head backs lifestyle check of gov't officials

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The national government’s plans to conduct lifestyle checks on officials following anomalies tied to flood control projects got the backing of several mayors here. One of them was Cordova Mayor Cesar Suan, who currently sits as the head of the League of Municipal Mayors in the Philippines, Cebu chapter (LMP-Cebu). Suan said he is willing to undergo lifestyle checks. “Yes, welcome nato na ang mag-lifestyle check sa tanan nga mga naa sa politics (we welcome lifestyle checks to all those in politics),” Suan told reporters in a recent interview. He also revealed that some mayors under […]... Keep on reading: LMP-Cebu head backs lifestyle check of gov't officials

Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan

Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan

KABUL — Two children died when a building collapsed in a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, provincial officials and US seismologists said. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at a relatively shallow depth of eight kilometers (six miles), was located 27 kilometers east-northeast of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake struck at 11:47 pm (1917 GMT), USGS said. READ: Afghanistan earthquake leaves rubble and grief, thousands dead Two children died when their home’s roof caved in during the shaking, according to initial reports from provincial authorities. At […]... Keep on reading: Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan