HAVANA, Cuba — On a recent hot afternoon in Havana, clusters of commuters riding bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles lined up neatly at the entrance to the Havana Bay Tunnel. They were waiting for the Ciclobús—a specially adapted bus designed to carry both passengers and their vehicles through the underwater passage connecting Old Havana to

MANILA – PBA legend Ramon Fernandez and 1996 Atlanta Olympics boxing silver medalist Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco lead the seven-member newest batch of the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF). Fernandez, still the league’s all-time leading scorer 32 years after his retirement, and Velasco are joined in the list by basketball and football player Eduardo Pacheco; gymnast

MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Gerville Luistro clarifies issues surrounding the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing that today’s hearing is not a trial but is only aimed at determining probable cause. /atm

MANILA, Philippines — After weeks of anticipation over his testimony, Ramil Madriaga, former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, formally faced the House of Representatives’ committee on justice as the impeachment hearings continue. During the hearing on Tuesday, Madriaga was summoned by the committee through a motion from Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon. Hearing was

BACOLOD CITY—Operatives of the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) seized P25 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a truck driver, who was arrested, during a pre-dawn operation in Barangay To-oy, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Monday. The operation, led by the Regional Intelligence Division in coordination with local police units and the Bureau of

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino small and medium enterprise owners or managers can now submit their environmental requirements within their cities or municipalities as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) brings its permitting services closer to them. With the launch of the Permitting on Wheels program on Tuesday, April 14, the DENR will deploy

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has granted the Boracay Bridge Project to San Miguel Holdings Corporation, chaired by Ramon S. Ang, following the issuance of a Notice of Award dated March 25, 2026. The document, signed by DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon, confirms the government’s approval of the recommendation by

PHIVOLCS Says Possible Strong Earthquake May Hit Camarines Norte  PHIVOLCS – The volcanology agency recently issued a study about a possible strong earthquake in Camarines Norte.  The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released a research emphasizing how serious ground shaking could affect the province if a major earthquake happens.  The study used advanced tools such as the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System and ... Read more

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LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza to Transport Groups Planning a Strike: “Huwag nang dagdagan ang problema”  LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza has a message for groups planning to hold a transport strike, urging them not to add more problems.  The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is calling on transport groups to think carefully before pushing through with a planned strike from April ... Read more

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Alexa Ilacad shared her appreciation for Darren Espanto Kapamilya actress-singer Alexa Ilacad talked about her friendship with singer-host Darren Espanto. Alexa and Darren grew up before the public’s eyes. They started young in the entertainment industry. Now, they are among the most popular Kapamilya stars of their generation. Over the years, a strong bond of ... Read more

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