CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 27-year-old man died Tuesday evening, April 7, after he reportedly drowned in a man-made lagoon inside a golf club along Gov. Cuenco Avenue in Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City. Authorities said the victim’s body was recovered after several hours of search and rescue operations that involved firefighters and rescue divers who
Read More »Jeepney routes in Baguio City disrupted amid fare confusion
BAGUIO CITY — Several jeepney routes in Baguio City halted operations, while others imposed higher fares on Wednesday, triggering confusion among drivers and commuters due to unclear government policy. A temporary scheme allowing barangays to propose “special fare rates” has drawn criticism for shifting decision-making to local communities while national regulators delay a unified policy.
Read More »Fire engulfs 25 houses in Tacloban village
TACLOBAN CITY — An early morning fire struck a residential area in Barangay 80 on Wednesday, damaging at least 25 houses and affecting around 34 families, authorities said. The Tacloban City Fire Station reported that the blaze was logged at 3:08 a.m. Firefighters arrived within minutes and brought it under control by 4 a.m., then
Read More »Hontiveros: Fertilizer costs may cause huge drop in farmers’ income
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday warned of a huge drop in farmers’ monthly income due to surging fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. In areas like Central Luzon, where urea fertilizer is widely used, farmers’ earnings could plummet to as low as P7,275 a month, or less than half
Read More »Leila De Lima tells Sara Duterte: SC doesn’t mean ‘Sara’s Court’
MANILA, Philippines — The acronym “SC” does not stand for “Sara’s Court,” Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima told Vice President Sara Duterte after the latter filed a petition seeking to stop the impeachment proceedings against her. In a tweet on Wednesday, de Lima said that Duterte may have thought the SC stands for “Sara’s
Read More »Malabon parish apologizes for Easter ritual that reportedly killed a dove
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Malabon issued a public apology after receiving a criticism from an animal welfare group. The flak was drawn after a live dove was reportedly harmed and killed during the Easter Sunday ‘Salubong’ presentation of the church on April 5. The Philippine Animal
Read More »Rabiya Mateo Says Jake Cuenca Is “The Best”
Rabiya Mateo was asked about Jake Cuenca Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo said that Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca is “the best.” Rabiya and Jake caught the attention of the online community when their photo, which was taken at the BGC, circulated online. This sparked relationship rumors. This was followed by more sightings of them ... Read more
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Read More »Driver Stabbed After Accident Injures Suspect’s Wife in Manito, Albay
Driver Stabbed After Accident Involving Suspect’s Wife in Manito, Albay A driver was injured after being stabbed by a man whose wife was injured following a road accident in Manito, Albay. According to the Manito Municipal Police Station, the suspect, known as Jeff, is a resident of the area. The victim, identified as Eddie, works as a foreman and ... Read more
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Read More »Thai driver, undocumented Chinese man arrested in Kanchanaburi
A Thai driver and a Chinese passenger were arrested at a security checkpoint in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi, on April 6 after officials stopped a pickup suspected of transporting an undocumented migrant. The operation followed a tip-off that Chinese nationals were being brought in from Myanmar through natural border crossings near Three Pagodas Pass …
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Read More »Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2026]
Bangkok does Songkran at full volume, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet. From world-class music festivals and riverside dining to free public celebrations and traditional blessing ceremonies, the city has more going on this April than any single person could cover for the Thai New Year. Whether you …
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