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House OKs bill moving 1st BARMM parliamentary polls to September

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure that sets the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on the second Monday of September 2026. During Tuesday’s plenary session, lawmakers passed House Bill (HB) No. 8220, which proposes amendments to Republic Act No.

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Deftac Six Blades rules ASJJF Cebu Open with 37 golds

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Deftac Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team emerged as the overall champion in the recent Cebu International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2026 held last weekend at the Gaisano Mall of Cebu. The team, composed of athletes from various Deftac chapters across the country, dominated the tournament organized by the Asian Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation

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Mayon logs 80 weak explosions, 133 volcanic quakes — Phivolcs

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded more than 80 weak explosions and 133 volcanic earthquakes at Mayon Volcano over the past 24 hours. Doreen Abelinde, officer in charge of the Mayon Volcano Observatory, said the agency logged over 80 very weak explosions or bursts caused by pressurized gases and

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Pickleball Champions League U19 tournament takes stage in Cebu

The Pickleball Champions League (PCL) Rising Stars U19 Sectional Tournament serves off on Wednesday, March 11, at the sprawling Net and Paddle Pickleball Club in Barangay Sawang Calero here, drawing more than a hundred participants.

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A viral DIY oven, a life-changing kindness

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown turned homes into a stage for Tiktok dances and kitchens for Dalgona coffee experiments.  But one viral post ignited hope that still echoes today, miles away from their home country. Florida-based Filipina, Jelyssa Marañon Freyman stumbled upon a Facebook post on February 21, 2026. It was that of

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BOC eyes 4-day workweek for some staff

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday said it is considering implementing the four-day workweek for some of its staff. “Our personnel who are not connected directly to the collection of taxes and duties, we can give them the four-day workweek privilege,” BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said in Filipino. “However, those in

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Lacson, Marcoleta trade barbs on floor over WPS, Discaya

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday figured in yet another heated exchange, now on the Senate floor, over matters including the West Philippine Sea and the Discaya couple who were linked in flood control anomalies.  Lacson took the floor in response to Marcoleta’s privilege speech on

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Realme Narzo Power Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines

Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Realme Narzo Power The Realme Narzo Power was officially announced on March 05, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Si/C Li-Ion 10001 mAh battery + 80W wired + 27W reverse wired + Bypass charging. The phone is available in two colors: Titan ... Read more

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