Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away at 85. Born in Cebu City, she left a legacy in music with 135 albums over six decades. Renowned for her distinctive style and international achievements, Corrales received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Albuera police, with SWAT support, are searching for the gunman who shot Kerwin Espinosa, a mayoralty candidate and self-confessed drug lord. Police vow to ensure justice and maintain election peace, urging public cooperation.
Three Afghan girls attacked at Houston’s Paul Revere Middle School, prompting hospitalization and investigations. Advocates call for justice amid racial and religious concerns.
Akbayan Partylist urges political candidates in the Philippines to halt misogynistic tactics, emphasizing respect and dignity in elections. This follows criticism from the Commission on Elections over recent distasteful remarks by candidates.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared April 9 a regular holiday to mark the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan, honoring the heroism of soldiers during World War II.
Chinese authorities arrested three Filipinos on April 4, 2025, on espionage charges, sparking concerns of “hostage diplomacy” by Akbayan Partylist. The arrests coincide with similar accusations against Chinese nationals in the Philippines, raising diplomatic tensions.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has restructured its security units, deactivating the VPSPG and forming the AFPSPG, impacting Vice President Sara Duterte’s exclusive security details while ensuring continued protection for her and other government officials.
The judges of a New York appeals court discovered that the individual presenting an argument via video was not only unqualified but entirely fictional. This incident occurred on March 26 at the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division’s First Judicial Department, where Jerome Dewald, the plaintiff in an employment dispute, attempted to make his case.
Families of victims from Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war demand an investigation into online threats following his arrest and transfer to the ICC. Duterte was detained on March 11 for crimes against humanity.
Malacañang Palace in the Philippines emphasized the need for foreigners, especially social media influencers, to respect local laws and customs following the arrest of Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for alleged harassment.