MANILA, Philippines — The government has added more routes for its free ride initiative across key areas in Metro Manila on Friday for the second day of a nationwide transport strike of several transport groups. READ: TNVS sector makes rare participation in transport strike In an advisory, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that commuters
Read More »Earth Hour turns 20, pushing action beyond the switch
MANILA, Philippines — Every year, millions of people around the world pause for 60 minutes of collective action for the planet through World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s Earth Hour. More than a symbolic “lights off” campaign, Earth Hour has evolved into what organizers describe as a “moment of unity,” bringing people together to confront
Read More »DSWD to release P240-M fuel subsidy for 48,000 Negros tricycle drivers
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin distributing P240 million in fuel subsidies to around 48,000 tricycle drivers across 22 local government units on Negros Island starting April 8. Under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, each qualified driver will receive P5,000 to help ease the
Read More »Drunk Police Officer Dismissed After Firing Gun & Causing Disturbance
Drunk Police Officer Removed From Post After Firing Gun in QC A drunk police officer has been dismissed after causing disturbance and firing a gun in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City. A cop has been removed from his post after reportedly challenging a resident to a fight and firing a gun while intoxicated. The incident, which happened in the early hours of March ... Read more
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Read More »Maine Mendoza Missed Atayde Family Gathering Due To Illness
The Atayde family released a statement about Maine Mendoza Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza was ill, and this was the reason cited why she was absent during a recent gathering of the Atayde family. Just recently, Art and Ria Atayde, Maine’s father-in-law and sister-in-law, had their birthday celebration. Netizens noticed that in the video posted by ... Read more
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Read More »Digging for more groundwater a ‘dangerous regression’ – CERA
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A plan by the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to shift to groundwater sources to stabilize supply and cut cost is a ‘dangerous regression.” The Cebu Electricity Reform Advocates (CERA) said that doing so would threaten the long-term habitability of Metro Cebu. “Digging more wells in a dying aquifer is not
Read More »Transport strike March 27: Live updates
Cebu, Philippines–Transport group PISTON-Cebu joins a nationwide transport strike on March 27. PISTON ( Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide)-Cebu said the protest amplifies the response to what the group calls the government’s lack of support for the transport sector amid the continuing increase in oil prices. It also reechoes their call
Read More »Inside the mind of a creative: Wilbert Ross on storytelling, music, and growth
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — For many creatives, nothing compares to the fulfillment of seeing an idea come to life. For Wilbert Ross, that moment came when he finally completed his debut novel. Known for his work in music and acting, Wilbert recently ventured into writing with his first book, “Pagbilang Kong Tatlo.” The story follows
Read More »Pagasa: Hot, humid Friday with isolated rains likely
MANILA, Philippines — Warm and humid conditions will continue across the country over the next several days due to the prevailing easterlies, the state weather bureau said Friday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the easterlies will continue to affect the country in the next five days. The easterlies, or
Read More »Cebu Batang Pinoy medalists receive cash incentive from Capitol
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu Province’s Batang Pinoy medalists received cash incentives from the provincial government following their podium finishes in the 2025 national youth games. In a post from the Capitol Public Information Office on Thursday, the incentives were formally turned over during a ceremony at the Capitol led by Governor Pamela Baricuatro. READ:
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