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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has reminded employers and workers of the proper pay rules for holidays in the month of April.  Last March 24, the agency issued Labor Advisory No. 5, Series of 2026, to serve as guidelines in holiday pay schedules for April. April has four holidays.

Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices, and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1% to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.5% to 5,460.24. Trading was closed in Australia

MANILA, Philippines —  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision on whether to cut or suspend the fuel excise taxes as part of the government’s response to address the soaring prices of fuel may be known April 7, Tuesday, the earliest. In a briefing on Monday, Palace press officer Claire Castro stated that the Development Budget Coordination

TUGUEGARAO CITY — To Lola Genoveva Andaya, being 78 years is no barrier, as she recently graduated Senior High School through the government’s Alternative Learning System in National High School, inLal-lo, Cagayan, on March 31. She earned her Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Home Economics certificate. Andaya said poverty forced her to quit schooling over six decades ago

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The tourism office of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, recorded 18,538 visitors to the Hundred Islands National Park during the Holy Week this year, 24 percent lower than the 24,464 visitors in the same period last year. Assistant tourism officer Rosalie Aruelo said the decline was due to the surge of fuel costs as a

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday said they preparing to file plunder charges against Sen. Chiz Escudero and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez over the flood control scandal. READ: DPWH, ICI recommend filing of plunder, other raps vs Romualdez, Co “We have been seriously preparing a case of plunder against former House Speaker

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may decide at the earliest on Tuesday, April 7, if he will cut or totally suspend the excise taxes on petroleum products as part of the government’s response to address the soaring prices of fuel. In a briefing on Monday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Development Budget

    MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has denied rumors that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is ill, saying he is busy with meetings and engagements. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday said Marcos was “definitely well” after he skipped a scheduled engagement in Quezon City earlier in the day. “He is good,” she said, noting

Man Dies of Electrocution After Allegedly Trying to Steal Power Cables A 32-year-old man lost his life due to electrocution after allegedly trying to steal electric wire from a power line in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City.  On Monday morning (April 6, 2026), Quezon City residents first noticed the man suspended from the electric line at around 7:45 a.m. ... Read more

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Susan Africa unlocked a new role Veteran actress Susan Africa took off her “Star for all Ubo” tag because of her new role as a doctor in the Kapamilya series Blood vs Duty. Susan has done various roles in teleseryes and movies. Among the most remarkable character she portrayed was Susan in the 90s hit ... Read more

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