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Manibela begins transport strike anew, hits gov’t’s ‘band-aid solutions’

MANILA, Philippines — As the transport group Manibela began its three-day nationwide transport strike on Wednesday, its Chairperson Mar Valbuena condemned what he described as inaction of the government, saying its fuel subsidies and cash assistance to affected sectors are just “band-aid solutions.” The transport group’s calls for this three-day strike remain the same from

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Palawan’s fishing ban sparks renewed fight over municipal waters

MANILA, Philippines — For years, municipal waters — the 15-kilometer stretch from the shoreline reserved by law for small-scale fishers — have sustained coastal communities across the Philippines. Recently, they have once again become the focus of a national debate. This time, the spotlight is on Palawan. With the passage of a landmark provincial ordinance

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Fuel prices have been primary concern by Filipinos since the start of the United States and Israel’s conflict with Iran and the subsequent blockades imposed on the Strait of Hormuz. Here are the pump prices of diesel and gasoline in different parts of the country as of Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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House Panel to Issue Subpoena for Antonio Trillanes To Attend Next Sara Duterte Impeachment Hearing

Amid the SC Petition of the Duterte Camp, House Panel Continues Hearing HOUSE PANEL – The House Justice Committee is set to issue a subpoena against former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to compel him to attend the next impeachment hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte. Vice Pres. Sara Duterte previously filed for a petition before ... Read more

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Man Stays on Hospital Roof for Six Hours After Failing to Pay Bills 

Man Stays on Hospital Roof for Six Hours After Failing to Pay Bills  A man reportedly stayed on top of a hospital roof for about six hours after he was unable to settle his medical expenses.  The man, identified only as Ronald, caught the attention of many people as he moved from one rooftop to another to avoid being ... Read more

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Jonvic Remulla On Baste Duterte “Need For PBBM’s Head”: “Sup*t naman yan eh”

Jonvic Remulla reacted to this fiery statement of Baste Duterte Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)Secretary Jonvic Remulla reacted to Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte’s statement that he “needed only President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s head.” Over the weekend, Mayor Baste was hailed as the new President of the political party PDP-Laban, which is ... Read more

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Cebu City Council rejects ACTIEF Pit-os scholarship deal, 8–7 vote

CEBU CITY – Philippines — A closely divided Cebu City Council on Tuesday voted down a proposed agreement that would have allowed the city’s scholarship program to accept students from ACTIEF’s Pit-os campus. This effectively halts what proponents described as a “critical pathway” for over 1,600 senior high school graduates from upland barangays. In an

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Sari-sari stores in Central Visayas bounce back after Sept. 2025 quake

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sari-sari stores in Central Visayas recorded a rebound in sales activity following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Sept. 30, 2025, data from a local tech startup showed. In December 2025, gross merchandise value (GMV) of hundreds of sari-sari stores in the region hit P158 million, an increase compared to the P130

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Sinlaku weakens into typhoon, moves farther from PAR – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — From super typhoon category, “Sinlaku” has further weakened into a typhoon as it continues to move away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its latest bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sinlaku was last spotted 2,550 kilometers east of Central

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Cebu student leader, math whiz remembered: Braille Kwek, 18

CEBU CITY, Philippines — She would have turned 19 in eight days, perhaps blowing out candles, choosing a dress for a celebration, and laughing with friends over plans for the year ahead. Instead, on a Tuesday afternoon that began like any other, the life of Braille Nichole Kwek ended far too soon. Braille, 18, was

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