Japan has never been more popular with Filipinos. A record 880,000 Pinoy travellers visited the Land of the Rising Sun in 2025 – an 8.1 per cent jump from the previous year – and the Japanese Embassy in Manila has reported visa applications at “unprecedented levels” heading into 2026. Slots were fully booked through April, ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A delivery rider on his way to work was killed after being struck by two motorcycles reportedly racing along a road in Camagong, Barangay Lahug before dawn Monday, March 23. The victim was identified as Ivan Avila, a resident of Visitacion Street, Cebu City. READ: Banilad hit-and-run: NBI faces hurdles after

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM What a difference a year makes. When the Filipina tennis player Alexandra “Alex” Eala competed in the Miami Open in March 2025, she was ranked No. 140 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Tonight, she will face No. 14 Karolina Muchova from the Czech Republic in

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Passengers traveling across Visayas sea routes will have to prepare for an increase in ferry ticket prices as OceanJet implements a temporary fuel surcharge adjustment beginning on March 23. Ocean Fast Ferries Inc. firm operating the ferry, said in its advisory that the move was part of its ongoing fuel contingency measures

MANILA, Philippines — Support for an anti-dynasty law rose to 64% from 54% last year, which a data scientist said may have been driven by corruption issues that surfaced over the past year. Alicor Panao, an Inquirer data scientist and associate professor at the University of the Philippines, made the observation as Pulse Asia released

Diesel is becoming more expensive than gasoline these days. This observation is different from what has been experienced by motorists for the longest time in the past when diesel was always cheaper than gasoline. Since war in the Middle East broke out on Feb. 28, diesel prices have risen by as much as P49 per

Rabiya Mateo said that she is in a happy place right now Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo shared the status of her love life amid the rumor linking her to Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca. It was recently confirmed that Rabiya is single, after her ex-boyfriend, Kapuso actor Jeric Gonzales, revealed that they had broken ... Read more

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Amid the Impeachment Process, VP Sara Duterte’s Lawyer Speaks on Upcoming ‘Mini-Trial’ in House SARA DUTERTE’S LAWYER – Atty. Michael Poa pointed out that the personal attendance of the Vice President to the hearing of the House is ‘not required’. Fresh impeachment complaints were filed against Vice Pres. Sara Duterte before the Office of the ... Read more

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The Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2026 meet is being held at the City of Naga in Cebu from March 22 to 28, 2026. The regional competition serves as the official qualifier for Central Visayas to the Palarong Pambansa. Get the live updates on the CVIRAA 2026 by bookmarking this page. Scroll down for

MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected to prevail throughout the country on Monday, March 23, due to easterlies, the state weather bureau reported. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the easterlies refer to the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean. “Given our weather conditions, we expect good