CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu authorities are introducing a series of relief measures for the shipping and airline industries as soaring fuel prices continue to put pressure on transport operators and increase travel and cargo expenses. The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has begun implementing substantial discounts and temporary fee waivers for maritime operators, while the

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Shipping company Starlite Ferries, Inc. will impose a temporary 15-percent increase in transport fares and cargo rates starting Monday, April 13, 2026. It describes the hike as fuel surcharge and cited persistently high petroleum prices as the reason. In an advisory, the firm said the surcharge will apply across all

Heart Evangelista expressed gratitude to her mother Queen of Creative Collaborations Heart Evangelista couldn’t help but get emotional when talking about her mother, Cecilia Ongpauco. Heart started her career in the Philippine entertainment indystry at a young age. Throughout her journey, her parents were very supportive of her, especially her mom, who she considers her ... Read more

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Eric Quizon looked back to his father’s life Actor-director Eric Quizon shared that he is planning to make his father Dolphy’s biopic, and this will focus on the King of Comedy’s last five weeks. Dolphy passed away in 2012 at the age of 83 but his legacy continues to be remembered to this day. The ... Read more

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On this Second Sunday or Octave Day of Easter, Catholics celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The day's gospel tells of God's mercy.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Iran called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of its assets on Friday, while US Vice President JD Vance cautioned Tehran against trying to “play” Washington, raising uncertainty over upcoming ceasefire discussions in Pakistan. Although a temporary truce has been reached between the opposing sides, significant differences persist over how

Years ago in a kindergarten classroom, a young boy sat nervously on his chair. He was dressed in a fireman’s costume, clutching the copy of a speech he was supposed to deliver to a crowded room of parents and teachers.

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was not bothered about the outcome of the ongoing US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan, declaring that the US had won the war. “Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me,” Trump told reporters, The reason is because we’ve won.”

MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon with international name “Sinlaku” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Sunday that Sinlaku will likely enter PAR, but it is unlikely to affect any part of the country’s landmass. “This

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect hot and humid weather to continue this Sunday, April 12, as the weather bureau forecast high temperatures and heat index. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Cebu’s actual temperature is expected to range from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius. The heat index, however,