MANILA, Philippines – “Talagang nabubuhay sa sariling mundo ng guni-guni itong si VP Sara Duterte.” (VP Sara Duterte is truly living in her own fantasy world.) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio made the remark on Sunday after Vice President Sara Duterte accused members of the House of Representatives of using as a political weapon
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Fajardo-Reyes IBF title eliminator set in Argentina this April
CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo faces a daunting challenge on April 11 in Santa Fe, Argentina, where he will take on Argentine contender Tobias Reyes in a final IBF world title eliminator. The fight’s official schedule was unveiled Saturday, March 7, via Viva Promotions’ Facebook page. Fajardo is promoted by Viva
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‘Staggered, 10-hour’ 4-day workweek proposed in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – A staggered implementation of the temporary four-day workweek across Metro Manila was proposed by. a lawyer on Sunday. Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s announcement of a four-day workweek in the executive branch of government, Romulo Macalintal issued a proposal applying the measure across the capital region. The first part of Macalintal’s plan
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Iran war fallout: Visayas ferries to raise fares, cargo charges
More bad news for travelers in the Visayas.
With the war in the Middle East entering its second week and triggering a rise in business operational costs, several shipping companies in the region will implement fare hikes.
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Marcos to PSA: Make processing of documents faster, simpler
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday ordered the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to simplify and speed up the processing of civil registry documents, particularly the correction of birth certificates. The President addressed public concerns and suggestions regarding the challenges in obtaining identification documents, especially those belonging to the poorest of the poor
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Alleged Dawlah Islamiya sub-leader killed in Cotabato
COTABATO CITY — The military here announced that a sub-leader of Dawlah Islamiya operating in Cotabato province was killed during a military operation before dawn today, Sunday, March 8. Maj. Gen. Jose Vladimir Cagara, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, identified the slain Dawlah Islamiya-Hassan Group sub-leader as Emarudin Kulaw, alias “Alpha King,” who once
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Bohol adopts 4-day on-site workweek starting March 9
TAGBILARAN CITY — The provincial government of Bohol will implement a four-day onsite work arrangement starting Monday, March 9, in line with the national government’s directive to adopt energy conservation measures. In a memorandum dated March 7, Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado ordered all department heads, heads of attached offices, and chiefs of hospitals to implement
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Torregosa rules SM2SM’s 21K a week after setting 42K record
Around a week after breaking the Philippine women’s 42-kilometer marathon record, Artjoy Torregosa delivered another stellar performance by ruling the 21-kilometer race of the SM2SM Run on Sunday, March 8.
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SM2SM Run 2026 maxes out with 15,500 runners in its 14th year
The SM2SM Run is part of SM Active Hub, SM Supermalls’ nationwide sports initiative, which brings world-class fitness experiences closer to communities. Over the years, SM Seaside City Cebu has been hosting major running events, proving that the mall has been at the forefront of marathons, and lifestyle and active events in the region. Cebu’s
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Eastern Visayas LGUs to go on 4-day workweek to conserve electricity
TACLOBAN CITY — Several local government units in Eastern Visayas will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday, March 9. This comes following a national government directive encouraging energy conservation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In Maasin City, Southern Leyte, the city government announced the adoption of a compressed four-day work schedule starting
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