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CEBU CITY, Philippines — City legislators here are seeking a three-month deferment of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District’s (MCWD) latest rate hike, citing mounting economic pressures on households even as the utility defends the increase as necessary to sustain operations and improve services. The call, formalized through a resolution approved on April 7 and sponsored

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on her Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) message claimed that any attempt by foreign institutions to interfere in the country’s justice system is a “direct challenge” to the freedom fought for by Filipino heroes. EMBED: In her video message, Duterte said the Day of Valor reminds Filipinos

Mark Alcala has returned to Lucena after his reported vacation with Kathryn Bernardo Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala was asked about his relationship with Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo. Mark and Kathryn’s relationship has been a trending topic on social media these past few months. Even though there had been fans who expressed support for them, ... Read more

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Motorcycle Rider Dies After Being Run Over by Truck While on the Way to Pick Up Passenger in Pasig  A motorcycle taxi rider has lost his life after being run over by a truck along Ortigas Avenue Extension in Barangay Rosario, Pasig City.  On Wednesday afternoon (April 8, 2026), a 55-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was reportedly on his way ... Read more

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bohol Provincial Government has decided to lead by example and do away with costly celebrations this year, during a time of economic uncertainties caused by the Middle East crisis. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said he ordered the cancellation of the Governor’s Cup, an annual basketball competition that started in 2023,

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. The U.S. and Iran both claimed victory after reaching the

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Indigent senior citizens will need to present a national ID to claim their social pension, following a new directive from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The agency said that effective last April 1, the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID will serve as the primary identification for pension payouts under

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign an executive order setting a P50-per-kilogram price ceiling on imported rice before the end of April. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the order could be issued within the month, citing the President’s support for the proposed

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee looking into the anomalous flood control projects has put off its April 14 hearing, pending the submission of a sworn affidavit by former Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson and the signing of its partial report by at least five more members of the panel. Until now,  only four members have

As of 2 a.m. on Thursday, April 9 2026, the Tropical Depression (formerly LPA 04a) is being monitored within the monitoring domain of Pagasa – Photo from DOST-PAGASA / Facebook. MANILA, Philippines — A tropical depression spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) may enter the country’s monitoring area next week and will be