Sen Tito Sotto Plans to Propose Ban of Recording Cover Songs

Senator Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III is planning to author a bill that once it becomes a law, it will ban professional singers from recording cover songs. A singer and song writer himself, the senator suggested that it is high time to motivate song composers to create original songs, rather than making a new version of old songs, both foreign and local.

Watch: Son Arrested for Raping, Killing His 86-Year Old Mother, Allegedly Ate Her Internal Organs (Video)

A man in Negros Oriental who gone crazy was arrested in this Monday, August 28 for raping and killing his own mother. The crime happened in Purok 5, Barangay Boloc-boloc, Sibulan. The suspect was identified as Roger Manaban, 50, while the victim is his 86-year old mother, Josefina Barera Manaban. Below is the video of his arrest. Watch with caution.

President Duterte Meets With Kian Delos Santos' Parents in Malacanang, Sen Trillanes Reacts

President Rodrigo Duterte this Monday, August 28 had a meeting with the parents of 17-year old Grade 11 student Kian Loyd Delos Santos, who was killed during the Oplan Galugad operation in Barangay 160, Caloocan City last August 16. The president met Saldy and Lorenza delos Santos at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang Palace.

Kian Delos Santos Life Story to be Featured on MMK?

The life story (and death) of Kian Lloyd delos Santos is set to be dramatized on ABS-CBN's weekly drama anthology, 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' (MMK), hosted by Charo Santos. As the entire nation already knows, Kian is the 17-year old Grade 11 student who was killed during the Oplan Galugad operation in Barangay 160, Caloocan City last August 16.

Watch: Fr Robert Reyes Blocks Caloocan Police Car, While Protesting Kian Delos Santos Killing (Video)

Father Robert Reyes staged a protest on Friday morning, August 25 against the killing of Kian Delos Santos. Known as the 'running priest, Fr. Reyes ran to Caloocan City Police Station along with Saldy delos Santos (Kian's father) and some of Kian's friends. The activist priest even tried to block a police car as it was about to leave. Watch video below.

Kian Delos Santos Case Witness' Mother Complains vs Sen Hontiveros,” Di Siya Nagpaaalam Sa Akin” (Video)

A mother of a supposed witness of the Kian Delos Santos case is now complaining against Senator Risa Hontiveros. This is after the camp of Liberal Party (LP) ally senator took the witnesss, who is a minor, from their home last Saturday, August 19, and placed under her custody without asking first the permission from the mother. Watch news video below.

Watch: 16-Year Old Boy Armed Drug Suspect Arrested During Oplan Galugad in Pasig, 'Di Nanlaban' (Video)

Police arrested a 16-year old boy during an Oplan Galugad operation in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City this Sunday, August 20. This is after a barangay official spotted the teenager drug suspect hiding a gun at his waist, under his shirt. But unlike in the case of Kian Loyd delos Santos, the suspect did not fight back. Watch PTV news video below.

Relative of Slain 9-Months Pregnant Woman Begs to VP Robredo, Sen Hontiveros to Visit Them Too

A relative of Jizelle Duay, the nine-month pregnant woman who was shot to death by a 16-year old drug suspect, is now requesting Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Risa Hontiveros to also visit them. This is after she learned that the two opposition politicians viisted the wake of the 17-year-old Grade 11 student, Kian Loyd delos Santos, in Caloocan City.

After Sen Hontiveros and VP Robredo, Jailed Sen de Lima Also Wants to Visit Kian Delos Santos' Wake

Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday morning, August 20 visited the wake of Kian Loyd delos Santos, the 17-year-old Grade 11 student who was killed during an Oplan Galugad operation in Barangay 160, in Caloocan City last Wednesday night. Likewise, Senator Leila de Lima said she also wanted to visit Kian's wake, and will ask the court to allow her.

Sen Risa Hontiveros Not to Visit Wake of 9 Months Pregnant Woman Killed by 16-Year Old Drug Suspect

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday, August 19 visited the wake of Kian Loyd delos Santos, the 17-year-old Grade 11 student who was killed during an Oplan Galugad operation in Barangay 160, in Caloocan City last Wednesday night. However, she is not set to visit the wake of a pregnant woman who was killed by a 16-year old drug suspect.

LP's Ifugao Rep Teddy Baguilat Admits Watching Leaked Games of Thrones (GOT) Season 7 Episode 6

Ifugao Representative Teodoro 'Teddy' Baguilat Jr. of the Liberal Party (LP) admitted that he has already watched the recently leaked Episode 6 of Games of Thrones Season 7. This is after HBO accidentally aired the upcoming show, ahead of schedule. And although it was immediately removed online, tons of fans have already downloaded it and shared it.

US President Donald Trump Tweets 'Fake News' About WW1 US Gen Pershing's Attack vs Filipino Muslims

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, August 17 (US time) tweeted a what can be called as fake news about the Phiilippines, when the country was still under the US colony. The tough-talking American president revived the debunked myth as a response to a recent terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, where Spanish police have killed the five suspects.

VP Robredo Shows Interest to Replace Judy Taguiwalo as the Next DSWD Secretary, After Leading a Survey

Vice President Leni Robredo showed interest to be the next DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) secretary. This is after she has been a consistent No. 1 as possible replacement for Judy Taguiwalo in a Twitter poll created by Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson on Thursday, August 17.

Netizens Urge Judy Taguiwalo to Run for Senator in 2019, After CA Rejection as DSWD Secretary

Judy Taguiwalo's appointment as DSWD secretary may have been rejected, but it does mean she does not deserve her post. In fact, four Liberal Party (LP) senators said they have voted for her confirmation, while tons of netizens expressed their disappointment on social media. Apparently, some of them even urged Taguiwalo to run for senator in 2019.

Rappler Report "President Duterte to Appoint Nikki Prieto-Teodoro as DSWD Secretary" is Fake News?

As the entire Philippines now knows, the Commission on Appointments (CA) has rejected the appointment of Judy Taguiwalo as DSWD secretary on Wednesday, August 16. But while tons of netizens are quesitoning the CA members who voted 'No,' Rappler reported that President Rodrigo Duterte will appoint Nikki Prieto-Teodoro as DSWD secretary.

Renato Reyes Blames President Duterte Over CA Rejection of Judy Taguiwalo as DSWD Secretary

Bayan (Bagong Alyansang Makabayan) secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. blamed no less than President Rodrigo Duterte for the rejection of Judy Taguiwalo's appointment as DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) this Wednesday, August 16. He joined other militant group leaders who expressed their disappointment on the matter.

Is Shyre Aquino Jake Zyrus' New Girlfriend? Kris Aquino 'Reacts'

Is Shyre Aquino Jake Zyrus' new girlfriend? This is the million-peso question now being asked by tons of netizens who saw their photos together, enjoying very sweet moments last Monday, August 14. Jake is formerly known as Charice Pempengco, who changed his name on social media last June. Apparently, Kris Aquino appears to have reacted about this.

Watch: House Approves OVP 2018 Budget in Less Than 2 Minutes, “Matipid Kami,” VP Robredo Says (Video)

The House of Representatives appropriations committee on Tuesday, August 15 approved the proposed 2018 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) of nearly P444 million, in less than two minutes. Vice President Leni Robredo, who personally attended the budget hearing, gave her reaction to reporters shortly afterwards. Watch video below.

WAC Reveals Convo Between PCOS Operator for LP, Poe-Escudero Man About 'Onsehan' in 2016 Elections

We Are Collective (WAC) on Tuesday, August 15 its Part 1 of the so-called 'The Biggest Electoral Crime of the Century.' Here, WAC uncovered alleged exchange of messages between a Smartmatic PCOS machine operator and their source from the camp of Grace Poe-Chiz Escudero tandem. Below are some of the screenshots of their supposed conversations.

Shabu 'Middleman' Kenneth Dong Denies Trillanes' Accusations, “Paolo Duterte is Just an Acquaintance ”

Contrary to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV' accusations, Kenneth Dong, the alleged middleman in the P6.4-billion smuggled shabu from China, categorically denied that he and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte are close. In a Senate hearing this Tuesday, August 15, he emphasized that he and President Rodrigo Duterte's son are just acquaintances.

Andy Bautista Skips House Hearing on Barangay, SK Elections Due to Prior Engagement in Davao City

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista this Monday, August 14 skiipped the intial deliberation via House hearing on the proposed postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. According to the embattled government official, he has an apparentl prior engagement to attend to in Davao City.

Patricia Bautista Now Has CCTV Videos of Comelec Chair Bautista's Bagman Bringing P1M to His Condo?

Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista now has additional questions to answer. This is because the camp of his estranged wife, Patricia Tish Bautista has obtained copies of CCTV videos showing his alleged bagman regularly bringing at least P1 million to his condominium unit. This latest development came from GMA-7 broadcaster, Arnold Clavio.

Mocha Uson Meets 'US President Donald Trump', Netizens Leave Comment Without Reading Entire Post

Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson had a privilege of meeting no less than US President Donald Trump himself, at the Oval Office inside the White House. But while it's very unlikely to happen, many netizens believed her, and left their negative comments without reading first her entire post. Below are some of them.

Watch: Arrested Cop Gets Naked to Make Sure His Arresting Cops Cannot Plant 'Evidence' on Him (Video)

A policeman was arrested in Tanza, Baybay, in Iloilo City by local authorities for his alleged involvement in illegal drugs trade in their area. But because there were some reports that some policemen allegedly planted 'evidence' on the suspects they arrested, the suspect cop played it safe, and removed all his clothes after he was arrested. Watch video below.

Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog Admits She Voted for VP Leni Robredo in May 2016 Elections

Shortly after the controversial raid at the houses of the late Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, Sr. and her daughter Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez took place on July 30, netizens have been wondering as to which major poltical party that the Parojinogs supported last May 2016 election. But now, the truth has been revealed.

Watch: 1,500 PLDT Contractual Workers Personally Thanked DOLE Sec Bello, USec Maglunsod (Video)

In a very unusual scenario, around 1,500 contractual employees of PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Inc.) gathered in front of DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) main office in Manila last Thursday, August 10. but not to hold a protest rally. Instead, they went there to personally thanked the Labor department for their efforts for their regularization. Watch the video below.

Watch: Sen Gringo Honasan Surrenders, Posts P60,000 Bail for Graft Charges Over PDAF Scam (Video)

Senator Gringo Honasan surrendered to authorities this Friday, August 11 for the charges filed against him before the Sandiganbayan, over the alleged misuse of his ₱29.1-million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) back in 2012. The soldier-turned politician also posted a P60,000-bail, shortly after his mugshots were taken. Watch video below.

PET Rejects 'Piso Para sa Laban ni Leni' Donations as Support to Help VP Robredo Pay Counter Protest Fee

The Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), rejected the 'Piso Para sa Laban ni Leni,' a donation campaign of the supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo to help her pay the remaining balance of P7.449 million of her counter protest against former Senator Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos in the May 2016 elections.

Hontiveros, Villanueva Admit 'Shabu Middleman' Kenneth Dong as Campaign Donor, 3 Other Senators Linked

Senators Risa Hontiveros and Joel Villanueva admitted that both of them received campaign money from Kenneth Dong, or Dong Yi Shen Xi, a Filipino-Chinese businessman who allegedly acted as middleman in the shipment of P6.4 billion worth of shabu into the country. At the same time, three other senators also admitted their links with him.

Watch: Kadamay Slams QC Government for Destroying Colorum Tricycle Sidecars, "It's Anti-Poor" (Video)

About 30 Kadamay (Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap) members held a protest rally in front of Quezon City Halllast Wednesday, August 9, as they condemned the destroying of several colorum tricycle sidecars last week, According to them, the city ordinance that orders the destruction of their source of income is 'anti-poor.' Watch GMA News video below.

LP Still Silent on Comelec Chair Bautista's 'Hidden Wealth,' Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Mar Roxas?

It has been three days since Patricia Paz “Tish” Bautista publicly accused her estranged husband, Comelec (Commission on Elections) Chairman Andres Bautista of having hidden wealth. But still, the Liberal Party (LP) is not issuing any official statement about this issue. Nevertheless, LP members allegedly had a recent closed-door meeting with Mar Roxas.

Comelec Chair Bautista's 'Hidden Wealth' Links to VP Robredo, Patricia Bautista Coincidentally Reveals

Patricia Paz “Tish” Bautista's revelation of the alleged ill-gotten wealth of her husband, Comelec Chairperson Comelec (Commission on Elections) Chairman Andres Bautista is far from over. And while supporters of the opposite camps have their own speculations on the issue, a new discovery apparently links to no less than Vice President Leni Robredo.

Delicadeza: Custom's IAS Director Milo Maestrecampo Resigns Amid Allegations of Receiving Bribe Money

Import Assessment Services (IAS) director Milo Maestrecampo has resigned from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday, August 8. He was among those Custom officials who allegedly received P27,000 bribe money in exchange of allowing the entry of shabu worth P6.4-billion into the country. Read the full content of his resignation letter below.

Comelec Chair Bautista's Wife Accusations Not Politically Motivated, Ex ABS-CBN News Exec Explains Why

The recent corruption accusations of Patricia Paz “Tish” Bautista against his husband, Comelec (Commission on Elections) Chairman Andres Bautista shocked the country, and resulted to various speculations. But according to Charie Villa, a former executive at ABS-CBN News, the coming out of Comelec Chief Bautista's wife is not politically motivated.

Watch: Patricia Bautista Reveals Comelec Chair Bautista's 'Commission Sheets' From Smartmatic (Video)

Patricia Paz “Tish” Bautista, the estranged wife of Comelec (Commission on Elections) Chairman Andres Bautista, revealed a document allegedly linking Smartmatic to his husband. In an exclusive interview with Karen Davila via ANC's Headstart this Tuesday, August 8, she emphasized that she only wanted half of the “clean money” of her husband. Watch videos below.

Watch: Comelec Chair Bautista on Wife's Corruption Allegation, “There's a Third Party on Her Side” (Video)

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista categorically denied all the allegations of corruption made by his estranged wife, Patricia Paz “Tish” Bautista. In an exclusive live interview by ANC on Monday morning, August 7, he said that he is ready to face an impeachment complaint to prove his innocence. Watch the video below.

Catholic Priest, Among 9 Lucky Winners of iPhone 7 as Regular Customers of Victoria Court Motel

A Catholic priest is among the nine ucky winners of Apple iPhone 7, courtesy of Victoria Court, a known motel in Metro Manila. The said promo is part of Victoria Court's 30th anniversary this year, 2017. All in all, 30 lucky regular customers will win an iPhone 7 each. And yes, Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos of Taytay, Rizal is allegedly one of them.

Mayor Parojinog's Granddaughter Fires Gun Since Age 10, Mom Vice Mayor Nova Princess Calls Her Good Sniper

Sophia Naja Adriana Parojinog, the granddaughter (apo) of Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, Sr., admitted that she has been firing gun since she was 10 years old. On the other hand, her mother Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez once described her as a 'good sniper. Look closely at their older Facebook photos, as well as their captions.

Watch: SM Southmall Shooting, Pasay City Councilor Shot Dead by Riding-in-Tandem (Video)

A Pasay City councilor was shot outside the SM Southmall in Las Piñas, Saturday night, August 5. Hundreds of mall shoppers ran for their lives after hearing the gunshots. Photos and videos of the incident were posted on Twitter, as netizens warned the public not to go near the area. Shortly after, the SM Supermalls issued its official statement on the issue.

Ginigipit? Kris Aquino Slams QC Government for “Delaying” Her Business Permit, Pays Penalty Fee

Kris Aquino criticized the government of Quezon City for allegedly delaying her business permit. In her official Instagram account last Tuesday, August 1, the Queen of All Media posted her disappointment as a business woman through a lengthy post, and provided some details of her complaint. Nevertheless, she said she paid the required penalty fee.

Pinoy Restaurant in NY Closes, After Customers Bashed Owner for Being a Staunch Duterte Supporter

Payag Restaurant, a well-known Filipino restaurant in Roosevelt Ave., Queens, New York since 2010 has closed down, and is now for sale. This is after its owner, Rena Avendula reportedly had disagreements with a business partner. Apparently, many of its customers did not agree with her being a staunch supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Watch: Ozamiz Raid Self-Claimed Witness-Survivor GMA News Interview vs PNP-Crime Lab Statement (Video)

A man identified as Cesar claimed that he is a survivor of the police raid conducted at the compound of Parojinog family last week came out this Thursday. In an exclusive interview by GMA News reporter Mariz Umali, he contradicted the findings of SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operatives). Watch the video interview, and listen to statements of both sides.

Doris Bigornia Asks Pres Duterte, “Sir, Kelan Ho Ulit May Matumba Na Mayor?” Best Reply Ever (Video)

ABS-CBN's senior reporter Doris Bigornia asked President Rodrigo Duterte a sarcastic question, “Sir, kelan ho ulit may matumba na Mayor? (Sir, when will another Mayor be killed?).” But instead of getting offensive, the president replied with a more sarcastic answer. Watch the video below, and read the negative reactions of netizens against her.

VP Robredo Wants Thorough Investigation on Parojinog House Raid, Urges Narco-Politicians to Surrender

Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, August 2 said that there is a need for a thorough investigation into the recent raid in Ozamiz City, wherein Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr., his wife Susan, and 14 others were killed. She also urged all narco-politicians in the country to surrender so that the same incident will not happen to them.

Retired Judge Behind P120K Bail Approval for Priest Who Was Arrested for Trafficking 13-Year Old Girl?

Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos, the Catholic priest who was arrested in Markina City last Friday night for allegedly trying to sexually abuse a 13-year old girl is now a free man. The suspect priest was released Tuesday afternoon, August 1 after he was allowed to post a P120,000-bail. Apparently, a retired judge was believed to have influenced the decision.

Noynoy Aquino Questions Parojinog House Raid: “Dapat Mas Marami Yung Sugatan Dun sa mga Lumusob”

Former President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III on Tuesday questioned the result of the police raid conducted at the compound of Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. and his daughter, Ozamiz City Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez last Sunday. He suggested that more policemen should have been wounded during the exchange of gunshots.

Watch: 2015 Interview of Herbert Colangco's Dying Cousin Exposing Illegal Drugs in Ozamiz City (Video)

Frederick "Cocoy" May y Colanggo, a cousin and right-hand man of Herbert "Ampang" Colanggo, made a brave revelation about the illegal drugs trade in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental and its neighboring provinces. He was interviewed by DXOC broadcaster Cosme Maestrado on April 10, 2015. Watch the video (with English subtitles) below.

Look: Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog Has Accessories, Hermes Bag Collection Worth Over P8M (Photos)

Arrested Ozamiz City Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog-Echavez has dresses, accessories, and Hermes Bag collection. All of them have a total worth a whooping $158,319 (around P8 million). This was revealed at For the Motherland - Sass Rogando Sasot Facebook page this Tuesday, August 1. Look very closely at the photos below.