MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, has asked for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the subpoena issued by the House of Representatives’ committee on justice regarding their tax records. Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said this in a statement on Monday, sending to reporters a copy of Carpio’s
Read More »2 Eastern Visayas universities drop uniform rule as heat index soars
TACLOBAN CITY — Two state universities in Eastern Visayas have suspended the mandatory wearing of school uniforms due to soaring temperatures in the region to safeguard students and personnel. Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), whose main campus is in this city, was the first to implement the policy, issuing a directive on April 7 through
Read More »Marcos announces removal of excise tax on LPG, kerosene
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday announced the removal of excise tax on petroleum products, particularly on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. He made the announcement in a press conference in Malacanang. /gsg
Read More »Capiz opens scaled-down Capiztahan 2026 due to rising fuel costs
ILOILO CITY — The province of Capiz formally opened Capiztahan 2026 on Monday at its newly completed provincial capitol in Roxas City, with officials highlighting unity and resilience as festivities proceeded under a scaled-down program amid rising fuel costs. Gov. Fredenil H. Castro led the opening rites at the Pueblo de Panay grounds, where provincial,
Read More »Jeepney drivers in gov’t service contracting to earn P1,800 daily — DOTr
MANILA, Philippines — The daily net pay of jeepney drivers who will join the government’s new service contracting program starting April 15 is estimated to reach P1,800, which is six times higher than the reported P300 net income of non-participants. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor said it on Wednesday during the hearing
Read More »Ryan Agoncillo On Allowing Judy Ann Santos To Make Her Own Decision
Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos had their “bukingan” moment Eat Bulaga host Ryan Agoncillo talked about letting his wife, award-wnning actress Judy Ann Santos to make her own decision. Ryan and Judy Ann tied the knot on April 28, 2009. They are blessed with three children: Yohan, Lucio, and Luna. Over the years, their ... Read more
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Read More »German National Seeks Police Help After Girlfriend Leaves w/ Cash & Passport
German National Seeks Police Help After Pinay Girlfriend Took His Cash and Passport Before Leaving A German national seeks assistance from police in Kalibo after his Filipina girlfriend, who reportedly left him and took his cash and passport. On Sunday evening (April 12, 2026), the 24-year-old foreigner went to the Kalibo Municipal Police Station to report the incident. The incident ... Read more
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