Two women are aspiring for the gubernatorial seat of North Cotabato, something first ever in the political history of central Mindanao.

Tropical depression Maring is expected to bring rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas this weekend.

Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. of Cadiz City in Negros Occidental has tested positive for COVID-19.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Calatagan, Batangas yesterday.

The relatives of lumad leader and environmentalist Bai Bibiyaon Bigkay have reiterated their call for her to return home in Davao as they accused leftist organizations of “using” her.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar has warned candidates against colluding with communist rebels to ensure their victory in next year’s elections.

Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized 5.5 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu with an estimated street value of P37.4 million during separate drug stings in Paranaque and Muntinlupa on Thursday.

Sen. Bong Go witnessed the inauguration of the Valenzuela City government’s Wellness Entertainment Sports or WES Arena on Thursday.

An irate Commission on Elections chairman Sheriff Abas was caught on Facebook live video yesterday berating his staff for apparently failing to comply with his instructions.

The Commission on Audit has scolded the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines over its failure to collect P6.395 billion in overdue receivables from various airlines.