MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A total of 98 families, or approximately 349 individuals, were displaced by the fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City Saturday night. The Cebu City Government said the fire incident was reported at around 7:34 p.m. and was raised to third alarm. It burned 36
Read More »Over 10,000 tourists flock to Zambales resort town for Holy Week
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Resort owners in San Felipe, Zambales—renowned for its surfing spots and relaxed coastal vibe—have so far recorded over 10,000 tourists as of Black Saturday, according to partial reports submitted to local tourism authorities. The municipal tourism office said it is still consolidating reports from resort owners to determine the total number
Read More »NIA eyes conversion of 7 irrigation systems to solar power in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY — The National Irrigation Administration in Bicol (NIA-5) is targeting the conversion of seven fuel-powered irrigation systems into solar-powered facilities. In a phone interview on Wednesday, Ma. Cleofe Baraero, NIA-Bicol spokesperson, said the seven irrigation systems are in the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Sorsogon and Camarines Norte. “The project has an allocated
Read More »Smart Habits To Build Before You Start Playing Slots Online
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Read More »Sacred relics of San Miguel Arcangel taken from Bulacan church
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Miguel Arcangel, located in Poblacion, San Miguel, Bulacan, reported that several silver sacred relics were stolen on Black Saturday. The missing items include the silver pakpak (wings), kalasag (shield), sibat (spear), and espada (sword) of its patron saint, San Miguel Arcangel’s image, which are important
Read More »Marcos urges Filipinos to ‘rise with renewed purpose’ on Easter Sunday
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to rise with “renewed purpose” and a “deep sense of responsibility for one another” as the nation marks Easter Sunday. In his message, Marcos said Easter Sunday symbolizes renewal and hope, urging the public to translate faith into action for the good of others.
Read More »Faith-based rehabilitation eyed to improve inmates’ conduct
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Saturday said it is stepping up efforts to expand faith-based rehabilitation programs, saying these initiatives could help reduce violence among inmates and support their reintegration into society. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. cited research presented at an international conference, which showed that inmates who
Read More »Who should answer for Naia ceiling collapse?
MANILA, Philippines — The collapse of a portion of the ceiling at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1 over the Holy Week raises questions whether the private consortium managing the airport has been up to the task of maintaining its facilities, according to a lawmaker. Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said the incident, which
Read More »Due to fuel crisis, farming town drops carabao from fiesta menu
SULAT, Eastern Samar — The latest conflict in the Middle East may be raging thousands of miles away, but its impact is being keenly felt even in this coastal, fourth-class municipality, where the people will not be having local carabao meat for their fiesta celebrations this year. Sulat Mayor Javier Zacate issued on March 31
Read More »No price drop soon despite Hormuz pass for PH-bound oil
MANILA, Philippines — Despite Iran’s promise to allow safe passage for Philippine-bound oil through the Strait of Hormuz, it is unlikely that fuel prices at the pump would soon come down from where they have risen since the Middle East conflict erupted on Feb. 28, petroleum industry sources said on Saturday. Manila obtained Tehran’s assurance
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