Nadia Montenegro’s exit prompts questions on her credentials in Padilla’s office

Questions about actress Nadia Montenegro‘s qualifications as a staff for Sen. Robin Padilla, an actor-turned-politician, were raised following the discovery of her salary grade. On Monday, August 18, Padilla’s office said that it has received...

Nadia Montenegro resigns as Senator Padilla’s political affairs officer

Former actress Nadia Montenegro. PHOTO FROM OSRP OFFICE OF SENATOR ROBIN PADILLA MANILA, Philippines — The office of Senator Robinhood Padilla confirmed on Monday, August 18, that former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned as his political...

Senate to resume random drug tests, Montenegro quits

Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed Monday that mandatory random drug testing will soon resume in the upper chamber. The statement came in response to a request from Senate Minority Leader Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III, who earlier called for...

Montenegro expresses “deep sadness” over the death of the firefighter from Covilhã.

“I received with deep sadness the news of the tragic accident that claimed the life of a firefighter,” Luís Montenegro stated on the social network X, extending “the sincerest condolences” to the family members. In his message, Montenegro wished a...

Robin Padilla's staff Nadia Montenegro resigns, denies marijuana use in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla’s political officer, an actress who was named in an incident report now under investigation for alleged marijuana use in the Senate, has resigned, according to Padilla's chief of staff, Rudolph Jurado. In a...

Nadia Montenegro resigns over marijuana use scandal

By Marlon Ramos Former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned as a staff member of Sen. Robinhood Padilla a week after Politiko broke the news about a Senate employee who was suspected of using marijuana inside the upper chamber’s building. In her...

Avdija, Israel Lose to Montenegro in EuroBasket Prep

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Israel’s national team fell to Montenegro 88-76 on Sunday in their final preparation game ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025.The box score shows that Avdija struggled with his shot in the loss. The...

Nadia Montenegro resigns from office of Sen. Robin Padilla

Nadia Montenegro and Senator Robin Padilla. | File photos MANILA, Philippines — Former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from the office of Sen. Robin Padilla, his office announced on Monday. “Today, we received the written explanation and...

Nadia Montenegro resigns from Sen. Robin Padilla’s office

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from her position as political affairs officer of Sen. Robin Padilla, his office announced on Monday. “Today, we received the written explanation and letter of resignation of Ms. Nadia...

Montenegro participated in a meeting with Zelensky: “We will achieve a just peace”

The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, was among the European leaders who held a virtual meeting this Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to prepare for the upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next Monday. Following the...

Nadia Montenegro on leave amid marijuana use probe

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla has asked actress Nadia Montenegro to take a leave of absence from her duties in his staff after she was accused of smoking marijuana inside the Senate premises. Padilla’s chief of staff, Rudolf Philip...

Montenegro Secures UAE Aid For Wildfire Suppression

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. The United Arab Emirates will deploy two Black Hawk helicopters to support protection and rescue services in extinguishing fires in Montenegro, Trend reports. This was agreed during a...

Montenegro’s EPCG to purchase BESS

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s state-owned electricity distribution utility company, launched a tender procedure for the procurement of two battery energy storage systems (BESS). Each system will have a power of 30 megawatts (MW)...

Actress Nadia Montenegro asked to take leave as Senate probes marijuana complaint

MANILA, Philippines – The office of Senator Robin Padilla has confirmed that staff member and former actress Nadia Montenegro was asked to take a leave of absence, following reports of alleged marijuana use within the Senate premises. Padilla’s...

Nadia Montenegro named in Senate incident report; actress denies using marijuana

“Ms. Montenegro denied smoking inside the ladies' comfort room or using marijuana for that matter, but acknowledged possessing a vape in her bag, which she said could have produced the unusual scent reported earlier by Senator Lacson's staff.

Swiss send emergency aid to fire-stricken Montenegro

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Bosnia's Armed Forces' helicopter continues firefighting in Montenegro

Dalić Announces Squad for September Matches Without Sučić or Vušković

Zlatko Dalić has released Croatia’s squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Montenegro. The biggest news is the absence of Luka Sučić, a regular in recent call-ups, who has been dropped at least temporarily...

Novak Djokovic’s Injury Woes Continue: Is the Tennis GOAT Actually Human After All?

Well, well, well. It seems like even the man who’s made a career out of being practically indestructible on the tennis court is starting to show some cracks in that seemingly bulletproof armor. Fresh footage of Novak Djokovic’s training sessions...

New Algarve hospital to begin construction this autumn

Luís Montenegro stated that the project, which will operate under a public-private partnership, should begin construction in early 2027 and be operational in 2030. "We will launch the international competition for the construction of the Algarve...