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CEBU CITY, Philippines— It all started with a “ping” sound.  A message of an idea from a content creator to another creator.  Panpan, the editor of the trending short film, “Gasolina,” shared photos giving brief explanations of how the film took shape.  READ: ‘Gasolina’ short film gets over 23 million views in 22 hours The

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A stricter verification process will take effect this April as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) moves to require the use of the National ID for indigent senior citizens claiming their social pension. According to the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), DSWD’s directive makes the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) central to

MANILA, Philippines — A 60-year-old man posing as a “king” and 14 others were arrested in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, on March 28 for allegedly running an online investment scam that lured victims nationwide with promises of future financial returns. The suspect, known as “Supremo,” allegedly presented himself as the “Spiritual Wonder Boy” and “King”

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday intensified efforts to track down fixers taking advantage of government cash assistance or “ayuda” amid the current energy supply challenges. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday cautioned the public about scam messages on an app that request contact numbers in return

MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Wednesday urged Filipinos to pitch in by reducing fuel and electricity consumption as the country grapples with a supply pinch, saying conservation could help stretch existing resources amid limited inbound supply. The Department of Energy (DOE) recommended Filipinos voluntarily observe an Earth Hour weekly to cut consumption, and

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Commuters in Sorsogon province can catch a free ride starting on Wednesday as the provincial government rolls out its “Byaheng Damayan” program. Four buses will run daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., covering routes from Bulan, Gubat, Bacon District, and Castilla to Sorsogon City, provincial information officer Dong Mendoza said.

PNP Apprehends Over 1,000 Individuals ‘Safer Metro Manila’ Operations  Over 1,000 individuals were apprehended in ‘Safer Metro Manila’ Operations held across Pasig, Pasay, and Taguig.  On April 7, 2026, the Philippine National Police launched a large-scale operation and flagged down more than 1,000 individuals. The effort was part of a coordinated campaign to strengthen safety and enforce ... Read more

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Koh Chang ferry fares will increase from April 10 after operators secured approval for the first price rise in 10 years, citing energy crisis. Trat Governor Piriya Chatadilok met ferry operators serving routes from the mainland to Koh Chang, Koh Mak, and Koh Kood to discuss rising operating costs. According to the latest fuel price …

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Today we’ll be talking about new alcohol-free rules announced for Songkran Water Zones, plus investigators are probing a fuel discrepancy in Surat Thani with 57 million liters unaccounted for, then the government is weighing closing fuel stations overnight after the Songkran holiday, in ASEAN News Vietnam’s To Lam tightens his grip on power as their …

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A five month old ostrich was seen running along traffic on a motorway from Bang Lamung district in Chon Buri towards Tapong district in Rayong yesterday, April 7, following a cement truck without appearing to slow down. Videos of the bird quickly spread on social media as people shared the footage in an effort to …

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