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MANILA, Philippines — After months of recurring floods that persist even on clear days, coastal communities in Bulacan are calling for the protection and restoration of mangroves, which they describe as a frontline defense against worsening inundation. At a public forum, residents, local officials and civil society groups urged Congress to pass the proposed National

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Despite the government ban, unauthorized pilgrims, hikers, and nature trippers have again entered restricted areas of Mount Banahaw in Quezon province since the start of the Lenten season, sources said. “If not for the fire on Sunday at ‘Dungaw Peak,’ the renewed illegal entry into the sacred mountain would not have

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced that several areas in Caloocan, Marikina, and Batangas may experience power interruptions on Maundy Thursday due to maintenance works. According to its website, below are the areas possibly affected by the interruptions. READ: Meralco: No scheduled 3-month long brownouts Caloocan In Caloocan, power interruptions are likely

MANILA, Philippines — More than ₱4 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and 72 suspected drug offenders were arrested in a sweeping one-day anti-drug operation across Metro Manila. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) conducted coordinated operations from 6 a.m. on April 1 to 5:59 a.m. on April 2. This led to the

TACLOBAN CITY — The Samar section of the Maharlika Highway has been reopened to two-way traffic on Wednesday, April 1, restoring unimpeded travel just in time for the expected surge of travelers during the Holy Week, the regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.  The reopening, covering key portions of

Bela Padilla Opens Up About Her First Project W/ Gerald Anderson BELA PADILLA – Kapamilya actress Bela Padilla has sparked excitement after sharing her honest thoughts about Gerald Anderson for the first time. Kapamilya actress Bela Padilla could not hide her excitement and pride as she shared her experience working on the highly anticipated ABS-CBN ... Read more

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Faces Contract Trouble Ahead of Pacquiao Rematch PACQUIAO – Excitement quickly turned into uncertainty after new claims surfaced about the highly anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch. Tension is building around the much-anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, as new reports suggest possible contractual issues involving the American fighter. According ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champions Marlon Tapales and Yukinori Oguni kept comments brief and respectful at their final pre-fight press conference in Tokyo. The two fighters met face-to-face — and even sat side by side — for the first time during Wednesday’s press conference staged by Treasure Boxing Promotions. Set for Saturday, April

Food is a huge part of our cultural identity, with many familial and communal traditions circling around the table. One look at the spread at home can even tell us the time of year — what special occasion is being celebrated or what season is being commemorated. For Catholics, Lent is observed by setting aside

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) Corporation has suspended for three months the accreditation of a Cebu City-based maternity hospital over administrative violations. This effectively bars it from processing benefit claims and may affect access to insured maternal care during the period. PhilHealth Regional Office VII said that the Cebu Maternity Hospital,