CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens in Cebu City can claim their first-quarter social pension on March 31 through designated cluster payout sites across barangays, under a system aimed at faster and more orderly distribution. The Cebu City government said the clustered payout setup was intended to streamline the release of financial assistance, minimize overcrowding,

CEBU CITY, Philippines— With the 29th edition of Buhing Kalbaryo fast approaching, cast members of the Lenten drama shared their reasons for partaking in the Holy Week custom. In an interview with CDN Digital, Buhing Kalbaryo actresses portraying Salome and Herodias shared their reflections as they took on challenging roles and the transformation that came

SOME stories arrive loudly through titles, awards, or headlines, and some unfold quietly, in classrooms, on streets, in parish halls, and in places where no spotlight lingers. The lives of women often move between these two worlds. They teach, organize, dance, write, heal, and fight, sometimes all at once, often without recognition. Their victories are

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City aims to boost its social amelioration fund by hiking the per-patron tax on nightlife spots from P10 to P15 and expanding coverage to more entertainment venues. The measure, outlined in a proposal by Councilor Dave Tumulak and now before the committee on laws and styling, targets revenue for child

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Cotabato City is expected to hit 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, March 31, placing it under the “extreme caution” category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA classifies heat index levels between 33°C and 41°C as “extreme caution,” where heat cramps and heat exhaustion

ILOILO CITY — For the first time, 517 farmer-members of the Agbato Calinog Irrigators Association Inc. in the municipality of Calinog in Iloilo embarked on a third cropping, or double dry season cropping. This comes following the successful delivery of irrigation waters from the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II). Steve Cordero, officer-in-charge for

MANILA, Philippines — Partly cloudy to cloudy weather is expected over the whole country on Tuesday, March 31, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies. There is a chance of thunderstorms in

Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of Manqoba Mngqithi continues to develop, with new clarity emerging around the ongoing talks. Initial reports indicated that the Golden Arrows coach’s camp had entered early discussions with Amakhosi, and that position has now been reinforced with further details. Importantly, it has now been confirmed that conversations between the two parties are […]

PARIS, France — Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday “the best gift”. Addressing fans in a video released on social media, the 58-year-old Canadian said her condition had improved and she would

MANILA, Philippines – SSS-GSIS Pensyonado Party-list Rep. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet on Monday called for the immediate release of an “Easter Emergency Bonus” to cushion the impact of rising prices on pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).  Macasaet emphasized that pensioners remain among the most vulnerable sectors during this