Mayor Inday Sara Duterte Promoted to AFP Colonel, Sen Trillanes Reacts

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte was promoted to Colonel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Corps. The donning was hosted by AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero this Wednesday, February 28, and was held at the Davao City Hall But shortly after, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV reacted on Inday Sara’s promotion.

Paolo Duterte Rejects Kris Aquino's "Coffee or Beer" Invitation, Explains Why

Presidential son and former Davao City vice mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has rejected the offer of Kris Aquino to have coffee or drink beer with her. His response came just a day after the former presidential daughter invited him via her social media accounts, as her attempt to settle their differences, especially on issues concerning their families.

VP Robredo Helps Grade 1 Pupil Who Brings His 1-Year Old Brother to School, But On One Condition

A Grade 1 pupil in Sorsogon, Bicol reigon named Justin is bringing his younger brother to school because no one will take care of him at home, and he does want to be absent. His story went viral early this month, and tons of netizens were touched and admired Justin. For this, Vice President Leni Robredo helped him. However, there was one condition.

How This Former Rich Businesswoman Who Supported 1986 EDSA People Power Became a Beggar

I was not yet born when the late President Ferdinand Marcos was ousted in 1986 via the EDSA People Power Revolution. And although it was taught to us in school via textbooks, I still wonder what really happened that time, especially to those who supported it. Luckily, I met an old lady beggar who shared her personal experience with me.

PAWS Slams UP Student for Using Dog at Anti-Duterte Protest Rally

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) criticized a student of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus for using his dog when he joined the protest rally against President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, February 23. The animal welfare group also reminded the media and the public not to allow such acts of animal cruelty.

Vice Ganda Complains About MRT Breakdowns, "I Have Been Paying High Taxes For That!"

Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda could not help but rant about the frequent breakdowns of Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3). On ABS-CBN’s daily noontime show “It’s Showtime” last Wednesday, February 21, he complained the worsening traffic in Metro Manila, too many vehicles on the road, as well the series of MRT 3 breakdowns.

Protest Group at EDSA People Power Monument Ends Hunger Strike After Kadamay Refused to Join Them

A group called Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA) went on a hunger strike at the EDSA People Power Monument since Wednesday, February 14. But while it was earlier set to end on Saturday, the group will end it today, Friday. This is after the group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) refused to join them.

Alejano Slams Duterte’s Second Extension of PNP Chief Bato Dela Rosa’s Term, “Sobra Na!”

President Rodrigo Duterte has again extended the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa for a few more months. But while the PNP chief is happy for his second extension of term, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano does not disagree with it, and even described President Duterte’s decision as “too much.”

Watch: Bench Ad Shows Father Accepting His Gay Son, CBCP Calls to Boycott Bench (Video)

Bench released its latest pro-LGBT commercial last Monday, February 19. This time, the Bench ad shows the unconditional love of a father to his gay son. But while many netizens loved the said commercial, the CBCP (Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines) asked all Filipinos to boycott Bench. Filipinos. Watch the video below.

Kris Aquino Slams Millennial Who Threw Cory Aquino's Photo in the Garbage

A photo of the late, former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino was thrown away along with some garbage in the streets, and is now going viral on social media. And although it was not known who originally posted it, Kris Aquino identified her as a millennial and criticized her on her social media accounts on Tuesday, February 22.

Duterte to Fire 120 PRC Employees Over Alleged Corruption on CPD Law Implementation

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to fire more than one hundred alleged corrupt officials and regular employees of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The president’s action came 2 weeks after a certain Doctor Hernando Lintag Bernal Jr. detailed the problems of Filipino professionals in renewing their PRC license.

Ex-CBCP President Soc Villegas Slams Duterte for Appointing INC Leader Ka Eduardo Manalo at DFA

Former Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Sunday, February 18, criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for appointing Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Ka Eduardo Villanueva Manalo to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Trillanes Questions Paolo Duterte's Ex-Wife’s Expensive Valentino Garavani Sandals

Lovelie Sangkola Sumera, Paolo Duterte’s former wife shows off her new pair of expensive sandals on her official Instagram account, just in time for Valentine’s Day. But when Senator Antonio Trillanes IV saw it, he questioned how Lovelie was able to buy such luxury sandal, which reportedly costs approximately P56,000 on a regular price.

Sen Bam Aquino Slams Malacanang for Changing its Stand in China's Naming Benham Rise

Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV criticized Malacañang Palace on Friday, February 16 via a Facebook post for allegedly changing its stand against China’s move to name some features at the Benham Rise. The Liberal Party (LP) senator was referring to the two opposing statements of Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque this week.

Hontiveros Slams Duterte Over “Di Masarap Ang Condom” Remarks

Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros once again President Rodrigo Duterte, this time on his advice to Filipinos on family planning, particularly the use of condoms and pills. The president was then talking to some 150 OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) who were recently repatriated from Kuwait, after he ordered the ban of sending OFWs to Kuwait.

De Lima Not Allowed to Personally Greet "Happy Valentine's Day" to Ronnie Dayan

Jailed Senator Leila de Lima was not allowed to personally greet her former lover-bodyguard, Ronnie Dayan this Valentine’s Day. This is after a court denied her request for a temporarily release from her detention cell inside Camp Crame, in Quezon City, this Wednesday, February 14. Nevertheless, she was allowed to send a Valentine’s card.

Trillanes Spends $73,000 Taxpayers’ Money During His US Trip

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV allegedly spent around $73,000 (or roughly around P3.8 million) taxpayers' money during his recent visit in United States of America. The Liberal Party (LP) ally senator had speaking engagements in forums with the Filipino community in Los Angeles, California, Washington, DC, and Chicago, Illinois.

‘Helmet Girl’ Who Cursed at MMDA Enforcer to Get Fired From Job as Customer Service Representative

Chezka Bautista, who is now being dubbed as ‘helmet girl is likely to get fired from her job as a customer service representative (CSR) at Alorica Philippines. This is after she was seen in a video being apprehended by MMDA enforcers for not using helmet while riding a motorcycle, and later cursed at the helpless enforcer who is only doing his job.

Hontiveros to Help Woman With “Ulam” at Helmet in Filing Cyberbullying Complaint vs Bashers (Video)

A female motorist was recently apprehended by MMDA enforcer for not wearing her helmet, and instead she used it as a basket for her viand (ulam). However, she cursed at him and hit him a couple of times. And because she was heavily criticized on Facebook, she now plans to sue her bashers, and Senator Risa Hontiveros vowed to help her.

Kris Aquino to Reunite With Philip Salvador via Chowking Valentine's Day 2018 Commercial

Kris Aquino will allegedly reunite with veteran actor Philip Salvador in a Chowking TV commercial for Valentine’s Day. Apparently, this will be the counterpart of Chowking to McDonald’s commercial that featured the reunion of Megastar Sharon Cuneta. As we all know, Philip Salvador is the father of Kris’ son, Joshua Philip, who was born in 1995.

Sen Kiko Pangilinan Asks McDonald’s to Disable Comments on Sharon Gabby McDo Commercial (Video)

Fans of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion are now able to see their favorite love team together again. And although the Sharon-Gabby McDonald's commercial is only 1:28 minutes, it was enough to create “kilig.” However, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan allegedly asked McDonald's to disable comments on the said TV commercial.

Rappler Grills Duterte Supporter for Leaving a Comment Without Searching First

Online news media Rappler seemed to have lost patience on netizens who call them as bias against President Rodrigo Duterte. On its official Facebook page about two hours ago, it replied to a comment from a Duterte supporter who accused them of focusing only on the negative news against the president. See screenshot below.

VP Robredo Sees Former Nanny, Yaya Tating in Evacuation Center, “I Did Not Recognize Her”

Vice President Leni Robredo accidentally saw her former nanny, Yaya Tating again in an evacuation center in Legaspi. According to her, the old lady took good care of her since she was born until she reached the age of seven. The vice president posted a photo of her with her Yaya Tating on her personal Facebook page, Friday, February 9.

Watch: Anakbayan Leader Shows Photo of President Duterte as Jesus Christ, CBCP Reacts (Video)

A leader of the militant group Anakbayan is now under fire after he recently showed a photo of President Rodrigo Duterte’s face embedded to a portrait of Jesus Christ. And while pro-Duterte supporters got furious about it, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) also criticized Anakbayan. Watch the video below very closely.

CHR Slams NCRPO Director Albayalde for Humiliating Policemen Who Were Caught Sleeping on Duty (Video)

No less than National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Oscar Albayalde himself caught police officers assigned at Pasay City PCP 7 sleeping on duty on Wednesday night, February 7. But while tons of netizens praised for his surprise inspection, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) criticized him for humiliating them.

EU Rejects VP Robredo’s Offer to Attend EU Summit as President Duterte’s Replacement

Vice President Leni Robredo said she is very much willing to take the place of President Rodrigo Duterte in the upcoming European Union (EU) summit, to be held in Brussels, Belgium this October. This is after the president declared that he is not interested to attend. However, the EU immediately rejected the offer of the vice president.

Sarah Elago Complains Her Apple iPhone X Cannot Accept Incoming Calls

Kabataan Party List Representative Sarah Elago got angry when her Apple iPhone X cannot accept incoming calls. In fact, she wanted to throw her $1000 iPhone out the window. But incidentally, she is not the only one complaining on not being able to receive incoming calls, as tons of iPhone X users rushed to Apple forum to complain.

LP to Kick Out Alejano as Ally for Revealing “Anomalous” Frigate Deal During Aquino’s Term

The Liberal Party (LP) is very much likely to kick out Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano soon as one of their political allies. This is after Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said that Malacanang will conduct an investigation to the alleged anomalous frigate deal made by the Philippine Navy during the term of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.

Personal Bodyguard Applicant for Jover Laurio Declines Huge Salary Offer From LP

Pinoy Ako Blog (PAB) blogger Jover Laurio was recently transferred to a safe house, after a suspicious man allegedly went to the apartment she was renting. This apparently led the need for a personal bodyguard to protect her. However, one of the applicants said he declined the job despite the huge salary offered to him by the Liberal Party (LP).

LP Thanks Andanar for Telling Pro Duterte Websites, Supporters to Stop Fake News, Hate Posts

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar met with some supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte, as well as pro-Duterte website owners and bloggers, and told them to stop posting hate speech and fake news. With this, the Liberal Party (LP) thanked him for following Senator Bam Aquino’s request.