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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hotels and resorts in Central Visayas are bracing for a slowdown in bookings as the ongoing Middle East crisis begins to ripple through the region’s tourism sector, industry stakeholders said. Tourism leaders warned that accommodation establishments, particularly resorts and city hotels, are likely to bear the brunt of weaker travel demand

ILOILO CITY — Up to 5,000 student artists, performers, and cultural advocates from state universities and colleges across the country are expected to gather in Iloilo City this week for the National Culture and Arts Festival (NCAF). Thousands are set to flood parade routes and venues during the opening event at 1 p.m. in Jaro

MANILA, Philippines — A global warning on obesity is echoing in the Philippines, where rising inactivity and limited access to safe, accessible spaces for exercise are slowing efforts to address the disease. A new position statement by the World Obesity Federation, released on World Physical Activity Day, warns that barriers to physical activity are undermining

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – When 36-year-old Beverly Manansala of Barangay MS Garcia here flew to Kuwait last Feb. 17, hers was a hope for a better future for her three children. Her salary as a domestic help would surely help them meet family needs with her husband driving a passenger tricycle in this city, she said.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The city government of Iligan began water rationing to affected households after its water provider made an emergency shutdown affecting 15,000 to 20,000 homes. A statement from the Iligan City Waterworks System (ICWS) indicated that 15 of the city’s 44 barangays (village) were affected by the water interruption, most of which

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday intensified efforts to track down fixers taking advantage of government cash assistance or “ayuda” amid the current energy supply challenges. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday cautioned the public about scam messages on an app that request contact numbers in return

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education on Wednesday cited existing tax incentives that seek to help schools and learners’ families manage rising expenses, including fuel, transport, and operational costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The tax breaks pertain to income tax exemption for non-profit schools, a 10 percent income tax rate for

Max Collins talked about her new series with Dingdong Dantes Kapuso actress Max Collins revealed that she asked the “blessing” of Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera for her new series, The Master Cutter, with Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes. In the series, Max is Dingdong’s leading lady. Previously, the actress shared a video featuring her ... Read more

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VP Sara Duterte Asks SC To Stop House Impeachment Proceedings, Akbayan Representative Reacts Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña reacted to Vice President Sara Duterte filing a petition before the Supreme Court over the impeachment process. Two (2) impeachment complaints against Vice Pres. Sara Duterte were found sufficient in form, substance, and grounds by the House of ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— A stricter verification process will take effect this April as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) moves to require the use of the National ID for indigent senior citizens claiming their social pension. According to the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), DSWD’s directive makes the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) central to