Actress and television host Melai Cantiveros returned to General Santos City after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao and extended assistance to affected residents while checking on her family, according to posts she shared on social media.
Actress and singer Sharon Cuneta on Wednesday denied allegations linking her husband, Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, to alleged kickbacks from flood control projects, after former associates of resigned party-list lawmaker Elizaldy ‘Zaldy’ Co claimed they delivered suitcases containing money to various personalities.
Senators Bam Aquino and Christopher ‘Bong’ Go on Wednesday called for an investigation into the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who drowned during a training camp in Dipaculao on June 8.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Wednesday questioned the refusal of the House of Representatives to agree to the Senate’s amendments to the bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, saying disagreements over a provision barring politicians from distributing aid had stalled the measure.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continued to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and the threat of tornadoes across the state.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is investigating possible charges against public officials as it examines the alleged connection between the May 13 shooting incident at the Senate and the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from protective custody on May 14.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has not yet reached its peak and could take up to a year to contain, as international officials warned of gaps in surveillance and response efforts.
Houston officials said Tuesday that the city has spent several days preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone One as forecasts indicate additional rainfall across the region.
A Katy man said he missed a FIFA World Cup match in Arlington after spending nearly $3,000 on tickets through StubHub that he said were not delivered until after the game had ended.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a framework agreement between the United States and Iran that aims to end hostilities in the Gulf and restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials involved in the deal.