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SSS online ACOP: Common mistakes pensioners make, and how to avoid them

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While the Social Security System (SSS) now allows pensioners to complete their Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) online in under a minute, small mistakes can still lead to delays or even suspension of monthly pensions. Recent SSS advisories have highlighted common issues pensioners face when completing ACOP online. READ: SSS verification

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Cebu fuel price guide 2026: Trends and updates

Last updated: Monday, March 23, 2026 / 10:00 AM Cebu’s fuel prices have increased by 21% to 75% since 2026 started. Households and most businesses, especially transport operators, have been keeping a wary eye on pump prices since Feb. 28. That’s when fresh hostilities erupted in the decades-old Middle East conflict. FUEL PRICE WATCH IN

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Bohol couple shines with twin golds at CVIRAA 2026 opening

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bohol Province started its CVIRAA 2026 campaign on a heartwarming note as real-life sweethearts Jhul Ian Cañalita and Ma. Nila Acampado captured the first two gold medals of the meet on Monday, March 23, at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) oval. The couple dominated two of the long distance races

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Palace: ‘Crisis committee’ being finalized to address food, fuel supplies

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday said that the formation of a “crisis committee” is being finalized to ensure the country’s continuous supply of food and petroleum products amid the Middle East war. She said this in a media briefing at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City. Castro is yet to provide

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2 suspected NPA rebels killed, 2 soldiers hurt in Surigao del Sur clash

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur—Troops from the Philippine Army’s 36th Infantry Battalion engaged in a firefight with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members on Sunday in Barangay Nurcia, Lanuza town, Surigao del Sur, leaving two suspected rebels dead. Initial reports said two alleged NPA members were killed in the encounter, while two government troops sustained

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Cops hunt gunman in killing of Negros Occidental radio block-timer

BACOLOD CITY —The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has activated a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to lead a region-wide manhunt for the killer of Himamaylan City job order worker and community radio block-timer Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo. The 49-year-old Calo, host of Waswasanay sa Quinto Distrito on 88.3 DNN News FM,

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Your First Trip to Japan: A Filipino Traveller’s Guide to Making the Most of It

Japan has never been more popular with Filipinos. A record 880,000 Pinoy travellers visited the Land of the Rising Sun in 2025 – an 8.1 per cent jump from the previous year – and the Japanese Embassy in Manila has reported visa applications at “unprecedented levels” heading into 2026. Slots were fully booked through April, ... Read more

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Cynthia Villar Denies Land-Grabbing Accusation

Cynthia Villar released a statement amid recent accusations against her Former Senator Cynthia Villar strongly denied the land-grabbing allegations involving a property in Bacoor, Cavite, specifically addressing claims made by the Alonzo family. In a statement issued on March 22, 2026, Villar has clarified that she is not seizing a property in Bacoor, Cavite, that ... Read more

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