A crystal-like substance found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month, tested negative for narcotics or other illicit drugs, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the family’s attorney.
Texas officials confirmed a third flood-related death Friday as Gov. Greg Abbott warned that dangerous conditions will continue for communities downstream along the Nueces River for several more days.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said negotiators have met monthly since January, signaling renewed political will to complete the agreement.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government respects the US decision and will continue discussions while assessing the impact of the new tariff on Philippine exports.
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has demanded a public apology from the Bureau of Immigration (BI), accusing the agency of spreading false information that he attempted to leave the country despite a court-issued travel ban.
George King continued his strong start with San Miguel Beer, scoring 41 points to lead the Beermen to a 128-122 victory over Converge on Wednesday and a share of the Group A lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
LeBron James announced Friday that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 NBA season, saying he wants one final opportunity to compete for another championship.
A special panel of investigators from the Office of the Ombudsman alleged that billions of pesos in kickbacks from corruption-tainted flood control projects were funneled through holding companies owned by a close associate of former Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to a supplemental complaint-affidavit filed on July 20.
Filipino American entertainers Nicole Scherzinger and Jo Koy have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as members of the Class of 2027, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the decision Friday (Manila time) following a months-long review of 60 economies.