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‘Hawak mo ang beat’: How the song gave life to Pitik Queen

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you ever danced to the viral Tiktok song “Hawak mo ang beat”?  For some, it may be just a dance trend. But for Ian “Pitik Queen” Kamangkang, it is a song that changed his life and others he is helping. How “Pitik Queen” was born In an interview with Toni Gonzaga

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Kiko Barzaga out on bail following cyberlibel charges

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga has been released after posting bail in connection with a cyberlibel case, police confirmed. According to Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio, Barzaga paid P384,000 in bail at the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 at around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, she said in

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Attending Kadaugan sa Mactan 2026? Here’s the full schedule

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 505th Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration in the City of Lapu-Lapu is now underway, with a series of cultural performances, competitions, and community events filling the April calendar. The annual festivity commemorates the historic victory of Datu Lapulapu while showcasing the island’s rich heritage and vibrant local talent. Activities have already

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DOTr to launch QR code for PUV contract scheme monitoring

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will launch a quick response (QR) code system to monitor public utility vehicles (PUVs) enrolled in its service contracting program. Enrolled jeepney and bus operators may scan the QR code to verify the number of kilometers they have driven and receive payments ranging from P30 to P100

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Majority of Filipinos back impeach trial vs Sara Duterte – survey

MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos, or 69 percent, support an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to OCTA Research’s 2026 Tugon ng Masa survey. Meanwhile, 28 percent said they do not support the trial, while 3 percent are undecided. READ: Again, Sara Duterte skips chance at House to face accuser “Across major geographic areas,

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Zambales warns of heat-related illnesses as province sizzles

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Health authorities in this province on Tuesday issued an advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the province experiences “high to dangerous” heat index levels ranging from 37°C to 45°C in the days ahead. Dr. Noel Bueno, head of the Zambales Provincial Health Office, told the Inquirer that

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