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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced in a press conference on Monday, April 13, 2026, the suspension of excise tax on petroleum products, particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. READ: Massive rollback: Diesel to drop by ₱20.89/liter on April 14 “Binawasan natin ang buwis sa produktong petrolyo na direktang ginagamit sa

Despite turbulence in the past year, including two major calamities, Central Visayas saw a slight improvement in the number of tourist arrivals.

Police operations across Central Visayas from April 5 to 11 resulted in hundreds of arrests and the seizure of millions worth of illegal drugs, firearms, and gambling money as authorities intensified their anti-criminality campaign in the region.

Under the golden hues of Mactan’s sunset, Filinvest Hospitality officially raised the curtain on its 2026 “Hello Summer” campaign. The launch was celebrated aboard a high-energy yacht party on April 11, 2026, where the sea breeze and music set the stage for a collaboration between Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan and Quest Hotel and Conference

As the dry season intensifies, the city government has eyed declaring a state of calamity to support livelihoods, especially in the agriculture sector on mountainous areas in Cebu.

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in global shipping have prompted efforts to secure the passage of Philippine vessels through the critical oil route.

MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said Monday that the manhunt for fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque is ongoing. Remulla said, in a press briefing, that Aang remains in the Philippines and is traveling with a small group. He said authorities had a recent sighting

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival cautioned that postponing the latest water rate increase could lead to a crisis as the utility faces mounting financial and supply pressures. He said the monthly adjustment of about P23 per household is a necessary but delayed response to long-standing operational challenges confronting the Metropolitan Cebu

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Extreme summer heat persisted in Zambales and nearby areas on Monday, with some locations reaching hazardous heat index levels. At 2 p.m., the Barangay Barretto Automatic Weather Station in Olongapo City recorded a heat index of 40.3°C, classified by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) under the “danger”

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday challenged those spreading rumors about his health to exercise with him to see who is stronger. He made the challenge in a press conference as he debunked claims about his allegedly deteriorating health. READ: Palace denies Imee Marcos’ claim President has been sick for months Marcos,