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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A street performer popularly known as a “statue man” was apprehended along Colon Street not for performing, but for actively soliciting or begging money from passersby, the Cebu City Anti-Mendicancy Office (CCAMO) clarified. In a statement, CCAMO said the individual has been observed doing two types of activities in the area,

MANILA, Philippines — The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Filipinos continued to describe their lives in positive terms. However, within those responses, fewer placed themselves at the highest end of the happiness scale, and more of them clustered in the middle. The nationwide survey, conducted Nov. 24-30, 2025, found that 33% of adult

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With just P12 for daily allowance, Mary Portia Mae M. Uy, a 4Ps graduate, learned early how to survive on almost nothing and still find a way to give back. “Kanang dose pesos […] sa uban bata, murag dili na nimo mapalit og unsa-unsa,” she recalled. But for her, even that

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co has signed Executive Order No. 6, Series of 2026, creating the Price Regulatory Task Force of Pagadian City, a body mandated to monitor and enforce fair pricing of basic goods and petroleum products in the city. The task force is tasked with conducting regular

MANILA, Philippines — Some fisherfolk from Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay skipped their usual trips out to sea on Friday, choosing instead to join a nationwide transport strike as surging fuel prices continue to hit their livelihoods. The action, organized alongside transport groups protesting rising oil costs, shows how the impact has extended beyond

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Known for its quiet coves and island-hopping destinations, this coastal town has earned regional recognition after being named Top Tourist Destination – Municipality at the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards of the Department of Tourism–Central Luzon. San Antonio Mayor Arvin Antipolo, who received the award on Friday (March

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has prepared P1.2 billion in standby funds to help workers who may lose income or jobs as a result of the ongoing energy crisis. The labor department said the fund will be used to “further intensify” its support programs as the government deals with a

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Senior Deputy Minority Leader Leila De Lima has filed a measure seeking to strengthen protections for women and children against rape and sexual violence. House Bill No. 8716, filed on March 23, proposes expanding the definition of rape to emphasize the absence of consent, recognizing grooming as a form

Young Mom Sparks Online Debate Over Outfit at Child’s Graduation  A young mom elicits online reactions because of the outfit she wore to her child’s graduation or moving-up ceremony.   Recently, Joy Basa, a Facebook user, shared a video of herself attending her child’s graduation or moving-up ceremony. The post quickly went viral and received reactions ... Read more

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Foreign tourists in Pattaya were caught distributing counterfeit US$100 bills while filming content on Thursday, March 27, prompting a public warning after some vendors nearly faced legal trouble for attempting to exchange the fake notes. A Facebook user raised the alarm after witnessing well-dressed tourists, described as resembling affluent Arabs, handing out money to members …

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