Dreams turned into reality as two lucky winners drove home brand-new BYD Sealion 5 DM-i units during the grand awarding ceremony of the Metro Stores Wish Upon a Car Raffle Promo. Held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Metro Stores, the event marked a milestone moment for the winners and showcased the brand’s commitment to
Read More »LIST: VisMin ferry operators raising fares this April
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several major ferry operators in the Visayas and Mindanao have announced fare increases this week. They will start imposing additional fuel surcharges following a government-approved adjustment amid rising global oil prices. 3 shipping firms confirm hike Cebu-based shipping companies Lite Ferries, Roble Shipping Inc., and Laznar (Anar Shipping Corp.) have each
Read More »Leon Kilat: Found a home in Cebu and fought for it
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu has been blessed with very brave individuals who fought for our land and freedom ages ago. Bravery has always been part of our DNA. But sometimes, fighting for what’s right is acquired, especially if you have considered a land your home away from home. READ: Heroism of SAF 44 remembered on
Read More »Surigao Sur restricts travel, consolidates trips to cut fuel use
BUTUAN CITY – The provincial government of Surigao del Sur has implemented cost-saving protocols amid the ongoing increase in fuel costs, with measures covering official travel and moderation of costly activities to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis, officials announced Wednesday. “Guidelines were already approved on Tuesday that outline measures to ease the impacts of
Read More »200 bullets confiscated in PH airports so far this Holy Week, says OTS
MANILA, Philippines — Around 200 bullets have been confiscated in airports across the country so far during this year’s Holy Week, according to the Office for Transportation Security (OTS). OTS Administrator Usec. Gilbert Cruz said this as the agency conducted a security inspection at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 on Holy Wednesday,
Read More »Dole: No nationwide wage hike for May
MANILA, Philippines – Minimum wage earners will not see a nationwide pay hike on May 1, as future adjustments remain region-based under the authority of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs), the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) secretary clarified Wednesday. Dole Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma explained that unless Congress enacts a law mandating
Read More »NCRPO sees no direct threat to security so far for Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — No direct threats to security in Metro Manila have been monitored so far amid the observance of Holy Week, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Wednesday. NCRPO director, Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin made this assessment as he, together with Quezon City Police District director Brig. Gen. Randy Silvio, inspected
Read More »Gatchalian pushes P1,500 monthly aid for minimum wage earners
MANILA, Philippines — A P1,500 monthly aid for minimum wage earners, instead of an across-the-board wage hike, is being pushed by the Senate ad hoc committee chairperson as workers’ purchasing power have significantly decreased amid the crisis brought by the Middle East conflict. In his preliminary report, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian who heads the Senate’s proactive response
Read More »Robin Padilla Backs Rowena Guanzon Despite Past Low IQ Insult
Robin Padilla Shrugs Off Insults & Rallies Behind Rowena Guanzon’s Senate Bid ROBIN PADILLA – In a surprising turn of events, Robin Padilla set aside past criticisms to endorse Rowena Guanzon for a possible Senate run. Senator Robin Padilla has publicly expressed his full support for Rowena Guanzon amid her reported intention to run for ... Read more
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Read More »Viral Church Video Featuring “Hawak Mo ang Beat” Sparks Debate Online
Debate Sparks Over Viral Church Video Featuring “Hawak Mo ang Beat” The viral church video featuring the popular dance craze “Hawak Mo ang Beat” went viral and sparked debate online. Recently, Yeng Abinales, a Facebook user, shared a video of a group of devotees inside a church waving their palms along to the song “Hawak Mo ang Beat.” The social media users expressed ... Read more
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