MANILA, Philippines — Hotter, humid weather is expected across much of the country as the northeast monsoon, or amihan, weakens, and easterlies start to prevail, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday. The state weather bureau said the amihan continues to affect Extreme Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens here aged 60 to 65 may soon find work as service crew members under a new employment initiative being rolled out by the city government through the Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP). A total of 257 senior citizens joined an orientation on Tuesday, March 18, for the

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — The suspected gunman in the killing of a former Miss Philippines Earth 2013 runner-up has been indicted for murder before the Isabela prosecutor’s office on Wednesday. Police Colonel Manuel Bringas, Isabela police director, identified the alleged assailant only by the alias “JayR.” He is accused of fatally shooting beauty queen

CITY OF MALOLOS — The city government has extended P10,000 in cash livelihood assistance to at least 114 families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Mayor Christian Natividad on Thursday distributed the aid to 78 beneficiaries in the second batch, whose relatives are working in Kuwait, Qatar,

Carmina Villaroel & Zoren Legaspi Openly Adore Ashley Ortega for Mavy CARMINA VILLAROEL – It looks like Ashley Ortega has already captured not just Mavy’s heart but also the approval of his parents. Veteran showbiz couple Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi have openly expressed their fondness for Kapuso actress Ashley Ortega, who is currently linked ... Read more

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Megan Young shared her thoughts on this common notion on the pageant Miss World 2013 and Kapuso actress Megan Young contradicted the popular pageant advice “Know when to peak.” Megan was the first Filipina who was crowned Miss World. With this, she brought a milestone in the history of pageantry in the country. Until now, ... Read more

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CCTV Captures Attempted Abduction of 11-Year-Old Girl in Manila An attempted abduction involving an 11-year-old girl during a quiet morning in Sta. Ana, Manila, was captured on CCTV.   The girl had been asked to buy food when a man wearing a white shirt noticed her along the street in Barangay 905, Punta. Instead of passing by, he began ... Read more

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Jeepney Driver Expresses Frustration as Fuel Prices Leave Him w/ Just P56 Take-Home Pay  A jeepney driver struggles as a massive fuel price increase leaves him with just P56 take-home pay after spending P1,200 on diesel.  The surging fuel prices are taking a heavy toll on jeepney drivers, making it harder for them to earn a living. For some, continuing their daily trips no ... Read more

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An International Driving Permit (IDP) works well for short-stay tourists in Thailand, but only if it’s the right document, from the right country, with the right vehicle categories. For anyone staying longer than a few months, the protections start to fade, and then the real danger isn’t a 500-baht police fine but a denied insurance …

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The incident has been reported to law enforcement and a full investigation is currently underway.