Metro Sun Daily

28/10/2025

Tipo-Tipo, Basilan – The Philippine Army has confirmed an “incident” in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday, October 28, while authorities are working to verify reports and clarify the situation on the ground.

Tipo-Tipo, Basilan – The Philippine Army has confirmed an "incident" in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday, October 28, while authorities are working to verify reports and clarify the situation on the ground. The confirmation follows a social media post from the Tipo-Tipo local government claiming the...

24/10/2025

FORMER Bulacan 1st district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez will no longer be considered for state witness status in the investigation into anomalous flood control projects, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

FORMER Bulacan 1st district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez will no longer be considered for state witness status in the investigation into anomalous flood control projects, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. Remulla stated on Friday that Hernandez is now being treated as a "cooperativ...

24/10/2025

THE Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Senate President and current Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile of his remaining graft charges related to the alleged diversion of P172.8 million in public funds linked to the pork barrel scam.

THE Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Senate President and current Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile of his remaining graft charges related to the alleged diversion of P172.8 million in public funds linked to the pork barrel scam. The anti-graft court's Special Third Division also....

24/10/2025

POLICE have dismantled an alleged online romance scam hub operating in Manila, arresting 30 Filipinos, eight Chinese nationals, and one Taiwanese, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) announced on Friday.

POLICE have dismantled an alleged online romance scam hub operating in Manila, arresting 30 Filipinos, eight Chinese nationals, and one Taiwanese, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) announced on Friday. The alleged scam hub, which had been running for approximately a year...

21/10/2025

LAS Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos assailed Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for defending the Villar family amid the ongoing probe into the alleged multibillion-peso flood control anomalies, urging the Senate leader to exercise restraint and let the investigation take its proper course.
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21/10/2025

Philippines ushers in National Children’s Month this November, renewed calls were made to focus on bridging the alarming nutritional gap in Filipino children.

AS the Philippines ushers in National Children’s Month this November, renewed calls were made to focus on bridging the alarming nutritional gap in Filipino children. The 2023 report of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) revealed that 21.3% of Filipino children aged 5-10 years old are...

20/10/2025

THE Office of the City Prosecutor of Mandaluyong has dismissed the extortion complaint filed by businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang against whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, citing a lack of necessary factual details and sufficient proof.

THE Office of the City Prosecutor of Mandaluyong has dismissed the extortion complaint filed by businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang against whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, citing a lack of necessary factual details and sufficient proof. In a 19-page resolution, the cit...

20/10/2025

SENATE Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros released a copy of her 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) on Monday, demonstrating her commitment to transparency and accountability.

SENATE Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros released a copy of her 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) on Monday, demonstrating her commitment to transparency and accountability. According to her 2024 SALN, Hontiveros declared a net worth of P18.986 million, with assets tot...

15/10/2025

LAS Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos criticized the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) for failing to summon Carlo Aguilar, owner of several construction firms allegedly linked to ₱18.5 billion worth of questionable government projects in Calabarzon and Las Piñas, and a cousin of Senator Mark Villar.

LAS Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos criticized the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) for failing to summon Carlo Aguilar, owner of several construction firms allegedly linked to ₱18.5 billion worth of questionable government projects in Calabarzon and Las Piñas, and a cousin of Sena...

15/10/2025

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte both experienced a decline in their trust ratings in September 2025, according to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte both experienced a decline in their trust ratings in September 2025, according to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey, commissioned by think tank Stratbase, revealed a decrease in public trust for....

15/10/2025

THE Department of Health (DOH) presented its designated quadrants and hospitals throughout Metro Manila that will lead the government’s emergency health response in the event of a major earthquake, known as “The Big One,” in the National Capital Region (NCR).

THE Department of Health (DOH) presented its designated quadrants and hospitals throughout Metro Manila that will lead the government's emergency health response in the event of a major earthquake, known as "The Big One," in the National Capital Region (NCR). In recent weeks, several major earthquak...

15/10/2025

SARAH and Curlee Discaya will no longer cooperate with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in its investigation into the alleged anomalous flood control projects, Executive Director Atty. Brian Hosaka announced Wednesday.

SARAH and Curlee Discaya will no longer cooperate with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in its investigation into the alleged anomalous flood control projects, Executive Director Atty. Brian Hosaka announced Wednesday. "They [the Discayas] are now saying they will no longer appear...