CEBU CITY, Philippines — Elite marathoner Artjoy Torregosa is still getting used to the attention that comes with her rapid rise in long-distance running. Fresh off a silver medal finish in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December, Torregosa has carried strong momentum into early 2026. Following her SEA Games debut, the Cebu-based
Read More »Ex-DOT chief Christina Frasco starts new role as presidential adviser
MANILA, Philippines — Erstwhile Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco formally took over her new role in the Marcos administration as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office of Frasco as presidential adviser in Malacañang on Wednesday, according to the Presidential Communications Office. Despite her removal as
Read More »House Agri Chair Enverga, Vice Chair Poe push agri subsidies amid crisis
MANILA, Philippines — In the Committee on Agriculture’s recent briefing on mitigating the effects of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Congressman Brian Poe underscored the urgent need to expand and strengthen subsidy mechanisms for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk, warning that current interventions remain insufficient in the face of rising global pressures. During his interpellation
Read More »BI intercepts mail-order bride scheme victim at Naia
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said a woman suspected to be a victim of a mail-order bride scheme was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). According to the BI in a statement, the 21-year-old woman was intercepted at the Naia Terminal 3 by immigration officers before she could
Read More »House elects Arenas, Frasco, Benitez as new deputy speakers
MANILA, Philippines — Three lawmakers — Pangasinan Rep. Maria Rachel Arenas, Cebu Rep. Vincent Franco Frasco, and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez — have been elected as new Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives. During the session on Wednesday, Majority Floor Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos rose to nominate the three as new deputy speakers. The motion
Read More »Senate OKs creation of ad hoc panel for Middle East crisis response
MANILA, Philippines – A resolution to form an ad hoc committee to address the country’s socioeconomic challenges amid the Mideast conflict was adopted in the Senate on Wednesday. Introduced by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Majority Leader Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri and Minority Leader Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Senate Resolution No. 350 aims to
Read More »Sunshine Cruz Declines Projects Because Of This Condition
This is why Sunshine Cruz has been declining to receive projects. Actress Sunshine Cruz has been out of the limelight for months now, and this is the real reason behind this. Seasoned actress Sunshine Cruz called out the people who criticized her because of a physical flaw. It turned out that this flaw was actually ... Read more
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Read More »PCG deploys ships, aircraft to Panatag after reported Chinese harassment
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed vessels and an aircraft to Bajo de Masinloc on Tuesday after Filipino fishermen reported harassment by Chinese ships in the disputed shoal. The Coast Guard, in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, said the mission includes securing the area and delivering fuel, ice
Read More »On Talisay’s struggling readers: ‘Interventions working,’ Gullas says
Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas on Wednesday assured constituents that local education interventions yield results although a national report flagged a high number of struggling readers among his constituents.
Read More »Cebu FC faces Aguilas UMAK, eyes unbeaten home run
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants return to action at home this Sunday, March 22, as they take on Aguilas–UMak F.C. in the Philippines Football League (PFL). Kickoff is set at 5 p.m. at the Dynamic Herb Borromeo Sports Complex. Cebu FC is coming off an impressive 1-1 draw against
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