TUGUEGARAO CITY — A week after being taken into the care of environmental workers in Calanasan, Apayao, a female Asian or Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) named “Malaya” was released back into its natural habitat along the Apayao River in Barangay San Antonio, Pudtol, on March 19. The release was carried out with the

BACOLOD CITY — Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), the company behind Ceres buses, announced on Thursday, March 19, that it has canceled the implementation of fare increases across all its routes nationwide. The decision came a day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of planned fare hikes, citing ongoing global uncertainties.  “In my opinion,

Leni Robredo shared this conversation with her daughters Former Vice President and incumbent Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo showed that she was still working while she was already sick, and this received reactions from her daughters. Mayor Leni is one of the most popular political figures in the Philippines. She is the wife of the ... Read more

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Female Nursing Student Helps Unconscious Motorist Lying Along the Road A female nursing student earns praises online for helping an unconscious motorist lying along a street in Taguig City.   Danzen Valdez, a graduating nursing student, was on her way to school when she learned about a man lying on the road. Without wasting time, she went ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — He just cannot let go of them. It seems that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has a penchant for doing this to some of his ‘trusted people.’ This as the President placed officials he had already removed from his Cabinet to other token government posts. The president this week assigned new roles to

MIAMI — LeBron James was upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning he is now set to tie Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time games played record. The Lakers said the 41-year-old James is dealing with left foot arthritis, but would play, as would Luka Doncic —

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said rising temperatures are expected across much of the country as the northeast monsoon or amihan weakens and easterlies begin to prevail. According to the state weather bureau, the amihan continues to affect Extreme Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are influencing

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on high alert on the second day of the nationwide transport strike, emphasizing that authorities are ready to respond to any emerging situation, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday. Nartatez reported that the transport strike, which began on Thursday, March 19, “remained

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala advanced to the third round of the Miami Open after she defeated Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-3. Siegemund, currently ranked No. 53 in the world, won a tough first set, but Eala, ranked No. 31, recovered and beat the German in three hours and 20 minutes. The victory against

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was supposed to be food on the table that Richard Sumampong would bring home after every daily run, but with rising fuel prices, it now goes straight to gasoline. “Ang ginansya kay gamay ra kaayo, paingon na sa krudo, wala nay mauli sa pamilya,” said Sumampong, 41, a jeepney driver