CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fewer babies were born in Central Visayas during the first 10 months of 2025, as the latest government data showed a decline in births. From January to October in 2025, Central Visayas recorded a 16.5 percent decrease in live births, based on preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Within

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels misfired and killed over 100 civilians, including children and injuring many others, in a local market in northeastern Nigeria, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Amnesty International quoted survivors as saying that at least 100 people were killed in the airstrike

TUGUEGARAO CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to climb nationwide, a couple in Apayao embraced tradition by using a wooden sledge—locally called pasagad or karreta—pulled by a carabao as their wedding vehicle during their April 8 ceremony in Santa Marcela. Rather than opting for a modern car, 26-year-old criminology graduate Giovanni Zuñiga of

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A convenience store in Barangay West Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City caught fire late Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Fire Officer 2 Jayferson Liwag said in a phone interview that authorities received a report of a commercial fire at an Uncle John’s branch in Ulo ng Apo at

ORANI, Bataan — Mayor Jon Arizapa has issued an executive order canceling the town’s annual foundation day celebration on April 17. In the order, Arizapa said funds originally allotted for the weeklong festivities will instead be used to provide subsidies to around 2,000 tricycle drivers and other members of the local transport sector affected by

Young Man Injured After Stabbing Incident During Card Game in Sipalay  A young man was seriously injured after a violent incident during a card game in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.  On Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, the victim was identified as 20-year-old Jemark Villaester, a resident of Purok Balunggay in Barangay Gil Montilla. The suspect was identified as Eduardo Villeta, who also lives in the same ... Read more

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Robin Padilla likened FPRRD to Lapu-Lapu and Rizal Senator Robin Padilla had a recent strong declaration about former President Rodrigo Duterte, and this received polarizing reactions from the online community. Padilla has been a strong supporter of Duterte for many years now. From being an actor, known as the “Bad Boy of Philippines Movies,” he ... Read more

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Amid the High Pump Prices in PH, Marcos Jr. Announces Big Rollback in Fuel Costs MARCOS JR. – The Philippine President admitted that the upcoming big rollback in the fuel prices is “not enough”. The war in the Middle East has affected the costs of oil in the Philippines being a country that is highly ... Read more

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Residents in flood-prone areas, including informal settlements, are urged to take precuations.

NEW YORK, United States — Oil prices increased during early trading on Sunday after the United States announced plans to blockade Iranian ports starting Monday. The price of U.S. crude oil rose 8 percent to $104.24 a barrel and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 7 percent to $102.29. Brent crude has swung dramatically