MANILA, Philippines – A group of food delivery riders asked the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to clarify how it will distribute its cash assistance, saying that many delivery riders may not receive the benefit because of their informal working arrangements. In a statement on Friday, Riders-Sentro said it welcomes the announcement that
Read More »Kababaihan partylist brings free medical services to CIW, Pasig on Women’s Month
MANILA, Philippines – More than 430 women and community members received free healthcare services through two medical missions organized by Kababaihan Partylist as part of its Women’s Month initiatives to expand access to basic health services. The first mission was held on March 13, 2026 at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City,
Read More »Gov’t urged to expand cash, fuel subsidy programs amid oil price spikes
MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 1st District Rep. Jolo Revilla on Sunday called on the national government to expand its fuel subsidy and financial assistance programs to other key sectors apart from public utility vehicles (PUV) drivers. According to Revilla, the government should adopt a more comprehensive approach by also supporting truckers, inter-island cargo operators, farmers,
Read More »Honor X6d Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Honor X6d The Honor X6d was officially announced on February 23, 2026. The 5G-ready budget smartphone is fueled with a Li-Po 5260 mAh battery + 15W wired + 2.5W reverse wired charging. The phone is available in two colors: Midnight Black and Ocean Cyan. ... Read more
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Read More »Government says Thailand records three meningococcal deaths
The Thai government said today, March 22, that it has instructed the Department of Disease Control (DDC) to closely monitor an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the United Kingdom, with three deaths reported in Thailand. Deputy government spokesperson Airin Phanrit said information from international health bodies, including the UK Health Security Agency and the European …
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Read More »Chinese national caught in Cebu City for ‘immigration violations’ – BI
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Chinese national was arrested along Colon Street in Cebu City on Thursday, March 19 for alleged violations of Philippine immigration laws, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. In a statement, the BI identified the foreigner as Zunsheng Wu, holder of a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa, who was apprehended following intelligence
Read More »Casimero to face Nery for WBA Gold title in Kyrgyzstan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion John Riel Casimero is set for another high-stakes bout as he takes on Mexican puncher Luis Nery for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Gold super bantamweight title on April 18 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The matchup was officially announced on Sunday, March 22, through social media, drawing
Read More »Calderon Cup: Dumanjug, Alegria start with convincing wins
Host team Dumanjug and Alegria opened their respective campaigns in the inaugural Calderon Cup Inter-Town Under-21 Basketball Tournament with victories on Saturday night, March 21.
Read More »Villar pushes stronger anti-rabies policies on Rabies Awareness Month
MANILA — Senator Mark A. Villar renewed calls for stronger rabies prevention measures and long-term animal welfare policies during a privilege speech on the Senate floor as the country observes Rabies Awareness Month this March. In his speech, Villar stressed that rabies remains a serious public health threat in the Philippines despite being preventable. He
Read More »Villar pushes bill creating Philippine National Public Parks System
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Mark A. Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 1796, a measure seeking to establish a Philippine National Public Parks System aimed at protecting natural resources, preserving cultural and historical sites, and expanding public access to green and recreational spaces across the country. Villar described the proposal as a landmark initiative that
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