Two earthquakes hit Mindanao, aftershocks rattle region

Posted on December 03, 2023

Two earthquakes struck Mindanao, triggering tsunami alerts on Saturday night, December 2. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4, while the second one happened not too long after at 6.1 as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Beati qui Persecutionem

Posted on December 01, 2023

“beati qui persecutionem patiuntur propter iustitiam quoniam ipsorum est regnum caelorum” -Matthew 5:10 

LTFRB abolishes free and discounted PUV rides

Posted on December 01, 2023

Due to the low funding allocation for this year’s Service Contracting Program (SCP), there will be no more free or discounted rides for commuters, as announced by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday, November 30. 

Antarctica's largest iceberg breaks off after 3 decades

Posted on November 27, 2023

World's largest iceberg, drifted away from the Antarctic ocean floor after three decades, barreling toward the Southern Ocean, according to British Antarctic Survey satellite pictures released on Friday.

Philippines’ return to International Criminal Court is ‘under study’ - Marcos

Posted on November 25, 2023

President Marcos Jr. says that the proposals for the country to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) is now ‘under study’. 

Jeepney Modernization Program pushes through; drivers, operators react

Posted on November 25, 2023

Members of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) and Manibela organized a five-day protest from November 20 to November 24, opposing the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Venerating St. Vincent Liem: A Reminder of Faith and Integrity

Posted on November 24, 2023

Members of the Letran-Manila Community gather at the Colegio Chapel to commemorate the feast of one of its venerated alumnus, St. Vincent Liem de La Paz, on Friday, November 24, 2023.

PBBM seeks new ties with Starlink to boost PH internet

Posted on November 20, 2023

President Marcos is aiming for a new partnership with Elon Musk’s internet provider, Starlink, to further boost and address internet connectivity concerns in the Philippines.

Transport group PISTON sets another three-day nationwide strike

Posted on November 16, 2023

Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytors Nationwide (PISTON) intends to go on a three-day nationwide transport strike starting November 20, in protest of the impending December 31 deadline for consolidation applications under the public utility vehicle modernization project.

Lawmakers oppose Commission on Human Rights for backing abortion, risks ‘zero budget’

Posted on November 16, 2023

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is at risk of having “zero budget” after putting off the agency’s P944-million proposed budget for 2024.