CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the closing date drawing near, the national government wants to cancel portions of the loans for the implementation of the long-delayed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).  In its restructuring paper published on March 13, 2026, the World Bank disclosed receiving a request last January from the Philippine government, through the

Tokyo, Japan – The primary U.S. oil benchmark surged by more than three percent on Monday, once again exceeding $100 per barrel, while Brent crude rose past $115 amid ongoing uncertainty as the conflict in the Middle East shows no signs of easing. A barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) — the US benchmark — for

MANILA, Philippines — A loan moratorium is being considered for its members, along with a condonation program for employers, as part of its relief measures amid the country’s economic challenges, said the Social Security System (SSS). The measures under consideration aimed to provide immediate relief to members and employers facing financial difficulties, said SSS President

LUCENA CITY — Anti-narcotics operatives seized over P6.1 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) as well as arrested two alleged high-value targets in a buy-bust operation in this capital city of Quezon province on Sunday afternoon. Lt. Col. Ryan Hernandez, Lucena City police chief, identified the suspects in a spot report by their aliases

MANILA, Philippines — A show cause order and the possible suspension of licenses may be imposed on bus companies that hiked fares despite the suspension of the increase, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez warned on Monday. This came after reports that some bus companies at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) implemented fare increases. READ: Marcos orders

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A new direct sea route linking the town of Pola and Batangas City has begun operations, with additional trips set for early April to meet rising travel demand ahead of the summer season. The ferry service, operated by Island Water, launched its initial trip on March 28, departing Batangas City

Motorcycle Rider Suffers Injuries After Crashing Into Parked Truck A motorcycle rider was injured after crashing into the back of a parked truck at a stoplight in Pasig City and even caused trouble during rescue.  Around 1:00 a.m, a motorcycle rider sustained injuries after crashing a into a parked truck along C5 Lanuza Avenue in Barangay Ugong.  According to reports, several vehicles were already ... Read more

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A source revealed this about Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co Rumor has it that A-list actress Bea Alonzo will tie the knot with her boyfriend, Puregold CEO Vincent Co, this coming May. The wedding rumors started circulating earlier this month when a supposed marriage banns surfaced on social media. St. Peter the Apostle Parish in ... Read more

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MIAMI, United States — World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown. Sinner had to wait out rain delays before and during the match to complete his “Sunshine Double,” becoming the

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A face streaked with tears, a heart pierced by daggers, and hands tightly clasped in prayer — this is the Virgen Dolorosa, the very image that led Don Carlo Lleva Matugas, a resident of Danao City, Cebu, to begin his journey as a camarero, a collector and custodian of religious images.