A 17-year-old boy died after falling from the fifth floor of a Bacolod mall. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage to determine if it was suicide or foul play. Read the latest updates.
A 47-year-old farmer in Alcantara, Cebu, was beaten to death by an intoxicated tourist guide following a parking dispute. The suspect now faces murder charges. Read the full story.
CCTO defends vehicle clamping near Santo Niño Basilica, citing a clear parking violation in a designated bus stop zone. Motorists urged to observe signs carefully.
A 42-year-old man, allegedly drunk, used a 2x2 wood to destroy his brother-in-law's house in Danao City. The family subdued and restrained him. Police are preparing charges.
Philippine cycling mourns the loss of Paquito 'Pacquing' Rivas, the first Visayan to win the Marlboro Tour. Remember his historic 1979 victory and legendary mountain climbs.
A 43-year-old woman in Cebu City had flesh torn from her forehead after being bitten by a neighbor, a suspected drug user. The suspect, with a history of similar violence, is now detained.
Police in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national discovered in a Guizo pension house on Jan. 1, 2026. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Read for details.
The body of Amelita Cebuano, 63, was discovered in an advanced state of decay in Carcar City. Authorities suspect tuberculosis as the cause of death. Read the full report.
A 38-year-old mechanic, alias Ar-ar, is in jail after firing a gun during a confrontation stemming from a children's fight in Liloan. Police confirm no firearm documents were presented.
Charles David Doyel, a 45-year-old American, was discovered deceased in his Sun Valley, Cebu room. Police suspect he had been dead for 2-3 days. Authorities are coordinating with his overseas family.
Mildred, a widow over 60, seeks advice after being denied a share in her late husband's ancestral home, which burned down. She asks Papa Joe for legal guidance on her family's rights. Read her story and the expert's response.
Ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines for the first half of 2025, followed by cancer and stroke, according to PSA data. Learn the latest health statistics.
Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from Jan-June 2025, per PSA data. Learn the top 5 killers and what they mean for public health.
A 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Liloan, Cebu after allegedly punching his female neighbor while intoxicated on Christmas Day. Police report the unprovoked attack occurred in Purok Kalubian.
A 19-year-old Grade 9 student died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Badian, Cebu. The crash occurred early Saturday after a night out. Read the full investigation details.
A 69-year-old farmer was found dead in a Catmon, Cebu canal. Police suspect a fall due to severe intoxication. The victim's family is urged to seek an autopsy.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
A 54-year-old widow from Cebu sues her 28-year-old daughter for failing to repay a P500,000 business loan. The family conflict escalates to the barangay. Read Papa Joe's advice on handling money and family.
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are investigating their son as a suspect. Read the latest details.
The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
South Korea calls on Japan to fully implement its Unesco commitments to acknowledge forced Korean labor at the Sado gold mines. Read the latest on this historical dispute.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
The Happy Animals Club challenges Davao City's statement on a planned public shelter, citing broken promises. The shelter faces eviction and needs ₱9 million to move 350 animals by year's end.
BARMM calls for impartial probe after 7 killed in North Cotabato land dispute clash. Chief Minister urges calm, due process amid conflicting accounts. Details inside.
A 50-year-old farmer died after falling from an overloaded multicab in Dumanjug. The driver has promised to cover funeral expenses as family declines to file charges.
An Overseas Filipino Worker perished in the devastating Tai Po fire that claimed 128 lives. Her 10-year-old son dreams of becoming a firefighter to prevent future tragedies.
Porac sand and gravel quarry operations resume December 5 after temporary suspension. Association confirms independent decision amid ecological tax dispute with local government.