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Credit to Author: Neil Jayson Servallos| Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Despite Malacañang’s declaration that President Marcos was satisfied with the results of the midterm polls, the Chief Executive on Saturday admitted that the administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas could have done better.

Credit to Author: Rosette Adel| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 17:56:00 +0800

The Department of Tourism supported the proposed visa system applicable to countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN, calling it a step toward seamless regional travel in line with ASEAN’s tourism vision.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 17:19:00 +0800

The South Korean Embassy has called on the Philippine government to strengthen protection for visiting Korean nationals amid reports of violent crimes targeting them.  

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 15:23:00 +0800

The Office of Civil Defense announced on Sunday, May 18, that safety measures, including banning pedestrians, will take effect due to structural concerns at San Juanico Bridge.

Credit to Author: PhilstarLIVE| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 14:43:00 +0800

Robert Francis Prevost made history on May 8 as the first pope from the United States, taking the name Leo XIV.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 14:13:00 +0800

The Department of Budget and Management on Sunday, May 18, said that a total of 16,000 new teaching positions have been approved for 2025.

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 12:51:00 +0800

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will present the Ring of the Fisherman to Pope Leo XIV during his inauguration mass at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18. 

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 11:53:00 +0800

The Philippine Coast Guard rescued four Norwegian nationals from a yacht that was found drifting in waters off Cabugao Bay, Virac, Catanduanes on Saturday, May 17.

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 10:34:00 +0800

Less than a week after the elections, Vice President Sara Duterte said she has asked her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte (Davao City, 1st District), to seek either the House speakership or minority leadership at the House of Representatives. 

Credit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Re-elected Sen. Bong Go attributed his top finish in the Senate race to former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial in The Hague for crimes against humanity in connection with his administration’s bloody war on drugs.