CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Friday called to halt portions of the Monterrazas de Cebu development, warning that continued road construction in the hillside project could worsen flooding in downstream communities. This comes as city officials grapple with recurring floods in Barangay Guadalupe, where questions persist on whether large-scale upland developments

For many Filipinos, the idea of retirement still feels distant, often reduced to setting aside a portion of income in a savings account and hoping it will be enough. But a recent study suggests that this long-held approach may not be as secure as it seems. At a forum held in Radisson Blu Cebu, Insular

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted allegedly smuggled cigarettes worth ae estimated P156.4 million at the Port of Davao, the agency said on Friday. The confiscated contraband were seized by Customs operatives in operations last Jan. 6 and April 3, according to the bureau in a statement. READ: Only 25% of illegal

LEGAZPI CITY — A 37-year-old businessman was arrested in an entrapment operation for allegedly selling counterfeit vinegar products in Oas town, Albay. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Marribay, director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Albay Field Unit, identified the suspect as Peter Neito III, a resident of Purok 3, Barangay 45-Dita, Legazpi City. Marribay

MANILA, Philippines — Franchise suspension or revocation will be imposed on operators and drivers who violate the terms and conditions of the government’s service contracting program (SCP) starting April 15, according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Friday. “Sabi ko po sa LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board), this time ayoko na ng fine.

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P91.04 million was confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City, leading to the arrest of a resigned police officer and four other individuals, the Southern Police District (SPD) said on Friday. Operatives entrapped the five suspects and seized the suspected illegal drugs in an operation in

MANILA, Philippines —  Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte for her “irresponsible” response when asked about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s reportedly deteriorating health. Duterte, in an interview in Davao City on Thursday, was asked for her reaction to circulating claims that Marcos is battling a serious illness. READ: Marcos

Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special  The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special was officially announced on April 02, 2026, and released on April 07, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Li-Ion 5800 mAh battery + 45W wired + 18W reverse wired charging. It is ... Read more

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Woman Expresses Frustration After Husband Gets Ticket for Being Shirtless Outside Their Home A woman expressed her frustration after her husband was given a ticket by police for being shirtless while working outside their home in Mandaluyong City.  On April 10, 2026, a man was mixing cement just outside their house when officers approached and ... Read more

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A Frenchman wanted for more than 30 offences in his home country was arrested in Phuket yesterday, April 9, after fleeing to Thailand to avoid prosecution. Royal Thai Police instructed Phuket Provincial Immigration Office to locate the Frenchman, later identified as 50 year old Ani. French police were seeking his arrest over more than 30 …

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