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MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has urged local government units (LGUs) to implement their own public utility vehicle (PUV) service contracting programs. “Admittedly, we won’t be able to enroll all routes in the net service contracting program as of now,” Lopez said in Filipino at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday.

COTABATO CITY – Officials of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority (BPA) launched on Tuesday a Hajj Awareness Program aimed to help Muslim pilgrims understand Hajj rituals. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in the Soccsksargen Region also commenced the 3-day Hajj vaccination program for more than 1,100 pilgrims

MANILA, Philippines — The bank secrecy waiver signed by self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga would allow lawmakers to verify whether the cash transfers he claimed to have made for the Dutertes occurred. This view comes from Manila Rep. Joel Chua, as a congressional panel holds impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Chua said the waiver

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has released the approved routes covered by the land-based service contracting program. Beginning Wednesday, the government will provide traditional jeepneys with P30 per kilometer, modern jeepneys with P40 per kilometer, and buses with P100 per kilometer. The LTFRB said the number of trips covered

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you ever danced to the viral Tiktok song “Hawak mo ang beat”?  For some, it may be just a dance trend. But for Ian “Pitik Queen” Kamangkang, it is a song that changed his life and others he is helping. How “Pitik Queen” was born In an interview with Toni Gonzaga

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga has been released after posting bail in connection with a cyberlibel case, police confirmed. According to Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio, Barzaga paid P384,000 in bail at the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 at around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, she said in

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 505th Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration in the City of Lapu-Lapu is now underway, with a series of cultural performances, competitions, and community events filling the April calendar. The annual festivity commemorates the historic victory of Datu Lapulapu while showcasing the island’s rich heritage and vibrant local talent. Activities have already

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will launch a quick response (QR) code system to monitor public utility vehicles (PUVs) enrolled in its service contracting program. Enrolled jeepney and bus operators may scan the QR code to verify the number of kilometers they have driven and receive payments ranging from P30 to P100

MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos, or 69 percent, support an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to OCTA Research’s 2026 Tugon ng Masa survey. Meanwhile, 28 percent said they do not support the trial, while 3 percent are undecided. READ: Again, Sara Duterte skips chance at House to face accuser “Across major geographic areas,

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Health authorities in this province on Tuesday issued an advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the province experiences “high to dangerous” heat index levels ranging from 37°C to 45°C in the days ahead. Dr. Noel Bueno, head of the Zambales Provincial Health Office, told the Inquirer that