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[OPINION] When a child can reach a gun

This can only mean that someone has failed to secure it or a system has failed to stop its illicit journey. Trace every gun, close every leak.

3 anti-mining Nueva Vizcaya residents released on bail, groups decry harassment

Environmental groups condemned the harassment against the people of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya who continue to defend their land against mining explo…

Guteza withdraws allegations vs Romualdez, dealing blow to Ombudsman complaint

(4th UPDATE) Former Marine Orly Guteza alleges that he was coerced by Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor to falsely…

Senator Risa Hontiveros seeks probe into pattern of youth violence after Zamboanga school shooting

Abi Sarabia M., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution see…

CBCP head urges Church to help voters discern ahead of presidential election

With less than two years before the next presidential election, the head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said Wednesday t…

Kapunan says Duterte’s violent rhetoric feeds culture of violence among Filipino youth

Abi Sarabia M., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 20, 2026 Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan said Vice President Sara Duterte’s history of viol…

After Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting, debate shifts to social media, gun safety

Education Secretary Sonny Angara says the shooter had not been seen by teachers as a cause for concern, highlighting the difficulty schools and…

Sanas Deepens Philippine Investment, Taps IBPAP Chief Jack Madrid to Lead Market Expansion

/PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines has built a global reputation for delivering customer experiences at scale. Now, as artificial intelligence resh…

DreamWorks’ 'Forgotten Island' brings Filipino-inspired story home

Liza Soberano and H.E.R. are set to return to the Philippines as part of DreamWorks Animation’s promotion of "Forgotten Island" which opens in P…

The 85-Peso wage standoff

MANILA, Philippines – At around 6 in the morning, while much of Metro Manila is only beginning to stir, Carlo Palajos, 41, is already preparing…

After Zamboanga school shooting, debate shifts to social media, gun safety

Content warning: School shooting and violence Police identify shooter as Grade 8 student; authorities say he took his own life Officials call fo…

Feds Sue North Carolina Man, Dallas Company Over Alleged $4.6M Medicare Fraud Scheme

Feds sue NC man and Dallas firm over $4.6M Medicare fraud in DOJ

300 sailors endured 4 days without water or toilets after Navy destroyer lost power

The cruiser USS Robert Smalls, part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, helped provide meals to the Benfold’s crew.

Woman facing extradition over murder in Philippines

A woman sought by authorities in the Philippines for a 2025 murder is expected to appear before the courts today facing possible extradition. A…

Philippine senators seek tighter gun rules, juvenile justice law review

Following the fatal shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday, Philippine senators are pushing for tighter safeguards on firearm…

Zamboanga school shooter wasn

Education Secretary Sonny Angara denied two widely shared speculations about the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting on Wednesday, August 19, saying th…

PH hosting of 13th ASEANTOM meeting seen to strengthen ASEAN cooperation on nuclear safety and security , Punto! Central Luzon

Philippines suspends classes as extreme weather affects 5 million

Philippines suspends classes as extreme weather affects 5 million