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

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

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

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

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,

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

CLARK FREEPORT–The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has increased its remittance of dividends to the national treasury, turning in ₱585.7 million on Wednesday. The amount represented 60 percent of CIAC’s adjusted net income from its 2025 operations, CIAC president and chief executive officer Jojit Alcazar said in a statement. The recent dividend was 88 percent

LTO Issues Show Cause Order Against Taxi Driver for Tearing Traffic Citation Ticket A taxi driver is now facing serious consequences after tearing up a traffic citation ticket right in front of an enforcer.  Recently, the Facebook page Land Transportation Office has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against a taxi driver for disrespecting a traffic enforcer. The post garnered ... Read more

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith wanted to be a dancer Kapuso actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith shared that her childhood dream was to become a dancer. Jasmine is the younger sister of Kapamilya star Anne Curtis. Years after Anne established her name in the entertainment industry, her younger sister followed in her footsteps. Jasmine has done remarkable acting projects that ... Read more

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Authorities Recover Cellphone Allegedly Used in School Bomb Threat in Kalibo  Authorities have recovered a cellphone believed to have been used in a bomb threat targeting a school in Kalibo.  On Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, the Kalibo Municipal Police Station conducted an operation in Barangay Tagas, Tangalan and recovered the device. The cellphone was identified as a Samsung Galaxy A02S and is ... Read more

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