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Katy Perry casual Coachella moments go viral

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From the space to the desert, Katy Perry sure does know how to enjoy life to the fullest. Even though she’s not headlining this year’s Coachella on stage, the pop star still got her own spotlight pointed at her for her appearance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and for

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Why US–Iran talks failed: Nuclear tensions, mistrust, and what comes next

Both parties accused each other of causing the collapse of peace talks held Sunday in Islamabad, Pakistan, after lengthy negotiations failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict that began six weeks ago following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. US officials claimed the talks broke down because Iran refused to pledge an end to its

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Remulla apologizes for ‘No Shirt’ arrests in Safer Cities drive

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Chief Jonvic Remulla apologized after police officers apprehended individuals for wearing no shirt under his department’s “Safer Cities” initiative, adding that the initiative will now “progress into other forms” amid public backlash. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Monday, Remulla, speaking in Filipino, said, “Because of the lack in

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E-buses to ease fuel reliance? DOE backs move

MANILA – A new private sector-led electric bus (e-bus) program is being positioned as both an economic buffer and a climate solution, as the government moves to reduce the country’s exposure to volatile global oil prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday threw its support behind the Iwas-Taas Pamasahe E-Transport Solution Program, an initiative deploying

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Lapu-Lapu gov’t steps up support for 438 displaced MEPZ workers

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — At least 438 displaced workers from the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) received 5 kilograms of rice each at the Public Employment Service Office (Peso) on Monday, April 13, 2026. The workers were recently laid off due to the permanent closure of their company. The distribution was led by Mayor Cindi

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Daylight pawnshop heist nets P13-M in jewelry, cash in Kidapawan

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Six armed men made off with about P13 million worth of jewelry and cash after robbing a pawnshop in the city’s public market on Saturday morning, April 11, police said. Lt. Col. Argie Celeste, Kidapawan City police chief, said four of the suspects carried out the 9 a.m. heist inside the pawnshop,

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Miner detained after blast injures 14 in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY — A 32-year-old miner from Itogon, Benguet, was arrested after an explosion injured 14 people near the sinkhole area along Magsaysay Avenue in this city at dawn on Monday. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the incident stemmed from a confrontation involving the suspect, who was reportedly intoxicated. The suspect allegedly harassed a woman, prompting

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