CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government will be looking into reports of overpricing and hoarding of basic commodities, particularly rice, as the country grapples with the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.  To address the issue, the city plans to revive its price monitoring council, which will track the prices

Update on 4-Day Work Week in DepEd Following Marcos Jr.’s Order DEPED – The Department of Education announced a 4-day work week for the non-teaching personnel amid the high fuel costs. Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, concerns about the oil price crossed the surface. Today marked the first bigtime hike in pump ... Read more

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BAGUIO CITY — The 16 district health centers covering 128 barangays in this city will now offer eye screening as an additional service, an official said Monday. “We want to ensure that no one struggles because they cannot see,” Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, City Health Services Office (CHSO) head, said in an interview. “That is why

MANILA, Philippines — A bettor won the P45 million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Monday night’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draw. The bettor got the winning combination for Grand Lotto 6/55 of 38-32-08-20-19-09, which carried the jackpot prize of P45 million. The PCSO said one ticket holder matched all six numbers to claim

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a larger attack on Iran if it blocks supplies of oil, whose prices have spiked over the Middle East war. “I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe’s oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they’ll get

Alexandra Eala will face Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at 1 a.m. Philippine time on Wednesday, March 11 in the Round of 16 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. It will be their first match as professionals, although the rising tennis stars have previously battled each other in the juniors circuit. Eala

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued guidelines for adopting the four-day workweek ordered by Malacañang to cut costs amid rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The guidelines were issued through Circular No. 2026-005 dated March 6. A copy of the guidelines

LOS ANGELES (AP) — By age 23, Emma MacTaggart was noticing how rare her free time was — and how it was seldom screen-free. She worked long hours in investment banking and once she was finally able to log off after work, she would turn to her phone. Along with her roommates, she decided to

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta Speaks on Blue Ribbon Committee, Claims of Alleged 18 Former Marines RODANTE MARCOLETA – The minority Senator questioned why Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson allegedly did not investigate the claims of the alleged former marines. Recently, alleged 18 former marines who supposedly worked for former House Budget Appropriations Committee chairman Zaldy ... Read more

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Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor. U.S. President Donald Trump already had expressed disdain for Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him “unacceptable.” The Islamic Republic’s war strategy now has a new commander, and the powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has pledged allegiance. Oil prices shot above $100 a barrel. Both sides