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3 must-read books by Filipina authors for Women’s Month

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every March, International Women’s Month offers an opportunity not only to celebrate women’s achievements but also to listen to their stories. Literature remains one of the most powerful ways to understand how women experience society, its expectations, its injustices, and its possibilities for change. Across journalism and fiction, Filipina writers have

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Alleged drug den operator, 3 others arrested in Subic

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Authorities dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested its alleged operator and three other individuals in Barangay Calapacuan in Subic, Zambales during a late-night anti-drug operation on Saturday, March 7. According to reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), some P47,600 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) was also seized

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Santander town in Cebu to adopt 4-day workweek

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The southern Cebu town of Santander will begin implementing a compressed four-day workweek for its municipal government offices starting Monday, March 9, 2026. In a public advisory, the municipal government said offices will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Offices will be closed from Friday to Sunday

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Fuel price surge hits Bukidnon farmers, PUV drivers; LGU cuts spending

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Rising fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East are beginning to strain sugarcane farmers and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Bukidnon, prompting local governments to adopt austerity measures to curb fuel use. Sugar planter Jude Palmada, who manages several hectares of sugarcane plantation in southern Bukidnon, warned that diesel prices

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DTI-7 to Central Visayas consumers: Report overpricing, hoarding

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consumers in Central Visayas who encounter overpricing, hoarding, or other unfair trade practices are urged to immediately report these to the nearest office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in their province. The call came from the DTI Central Visayas (DTI-7) as it assured the public that prices and

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Jasmine Curtis Admits Regret After Calling Out Two Veteran Journalists

Jasmine Curtis Clarifies Statement After Controversial Post About Veteran Journalists JASMINE CURTIS – Kapuso actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith has walked back her earlier criticism of two respected journalists, saying her statement comparing them to Rep. Bong Suntay was made out of frustration. Jasmine Curtis-Smith admitted that she regrets her earlier remarks criticizing two veteran broadcast journalists ... Read more

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Supreme Court reviews 18 election and referendum cases

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court is currently reviewing 18 election and referendum-related cases, with one dismissed, two rejected, and another withdrawn, a court official said. Prawit Boonthiem, the court’s vice president, explained that the 2018 organic law on elections divides authority over election disputes across several courts, including the Constitutional Court, the Administrative Court system, and …

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Outrage as Pattaya video shows tourists attacked by locals

A violent assault on foreign tourists on Pattaya’s Walking Street in the early hours of March 7, 2026, has drawn heavy criticism online after video footage of the incident spread across social media. A Facebook user posted a three-minute-12-second clip of the altercation, which occurred around 5am in South Pattaya. The user, identified as “stang …

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