MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is reminding Holy Week travelers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled flights and ensure that required travel documents are ready to avoid delays. Among the required documents for outbound and inbound passengers is the eTravel clearance that may be filled out via

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government will sell subsidized rice at ₱20 per kilo to qualified residents in selected barangays from March 30 to April 1, 2026. The “Benteng Bigas” rollout aims to ease food costs for vulnerable groups by providing limited and regulated access to cheaper rice through government-backed distribution channels. Rice

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war. US crude benchmark opens over $100, Brent above $115 The price of the main US benchmark for oil rose over three percent on Monday shortly after markets opened to once again surpass $100 a barrel, while Brent climbed above $115. A barrel of West

CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte — The municipal government of Currimao in Ilocos Norte has announced the suspension of some activities of the annual Dinaklisan Festival, traditionally held on the last week of April. This move is in compliance with the national government’s directive under Executive Order No. 110 declaring a state of national energy emergency. In a

Wally Bayola suffered injuries from a recent accident Eat Bulaga host Wally Bayola is now recovering after a motorcycle accident on Andaya Highway, Barangay Bel-Cruz, Lupi, Camarines Sur, on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The 53-year-old showbiz personality rose to fame when he became the host of the longest-running noontime show. For many years, he remained ... Read more

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Grade 5 Student Bags 65 Medals & Multiple Awards  The Grade 5 student went viral and gained many comments online after achieving these awards during their recognition day.  Recently, Jhune Marzan Balete, a Facebook user, shared a video of the Grade 5 student receiving 65 medals, 3 trophies, and certificates during the recognition day. The post quickly went viral ... Read more

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Jerusalem’s major holy sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Patients struggling with hospital bills can seek financial assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through its Medical Assistance Program (MAP), a government initiative designed to support individuals needing medical treatment. While the process is straightforward, PCSO officials remind applicants that complete documents and proper procedure are keys to faster

MANILA, Philippines — Hot and humid conditions with chances of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected to prevail over the country on Monday, March 30, according to the state weather bureau. In its morning weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the ridge of the high-pressure area (HPA) currently

Amid the Iran-Israel War, Houthi Group Hits Israel The Houthi Group joined the war in the Middle East and threatened to continue its attack against Israel in the next days. Iran recently denied the remarks of United States President Donald Trump that a “Peace Plan” is allegedly underway. According to Iranian authorities, the American President ... Read more

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