CEBU CITY, Philippines — A small space that holds big stories — that’s one of the best descriptions one can give to Lost Books Cebu, a charming independent bookshop, with the dust of time resting on its green shelves. If you’ve read the book series “The Chronicles of Narnia,” this bookshop will surely give you

CEBU CITY — The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines Inc. has opposed proposals to cut or remove import tariffs on pork and chicken, warning that the move could hurt local producers and undermine food security. In a letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the group said lowering

NEW DELHI, India — The foreign ministry said New Delhi summoned Iran’s ambassador on Saturday to lodge a protest over a “shooting incident” affecting two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has withdrawn its commitment to reopen the strategic shipping lane to commercial vessels during a Middle East ceasefire, citing protest against a

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI concluded on Saturday, April 18 its three-day cash relief distribution for tricycle drivers across Western Visayas. This phase marks the final leg of a region-wide rollout aimed at cushioning transport workers from rising economic pressures. The payout, which began on April

Driver Tells Vice Ganda Life Is Harder Now Than During The Pandemic VICE GANDA – During a recent episode, Vice Ganda encountered a story that reflects the growing hardship among public transport workers. A jeepney driver’s honest remarks on national television have struck a chord with many Filipinos grappling with rising fuel costs and economic ... Read more

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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued its ninth alert for intense summer storms across upper Thailand, with hazardous conditions forecast until April 20. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning to Bangkok and dozens of provinces across the north, northeast, east, and central regions. Moist southern and southeastern winds …

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Two French tourists were fined after entering the water in a no-swimming zone at Maya Bay in Krabi, according to a statement posted yesterday, April 18, by Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. The park said an investigation found the incident took place on February 26 at about 12pm at the PP.5 national …

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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect a generally fair weather on Sunday, April 19, the state weather bureau said. The Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division reported stable weather conditions, with possible isolated rains or thunderstorms throughout the day. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions are also expected. READ: Cebu to

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Two high-value drug suspects operating in Argao, Cebu were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Naga City following a month-long case buildup by authorities. The operation was conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Cebu Provincial Office and the Naga City Police Station at Purok Diamond, Barangay East Poblacion at

ILOILO CITY — The Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) formally raised concerns over the proposed Boracay Bridge in a letter to President Marcos Jr., warning of potential environmental and socio-economic impacts on the island. In a Facebook post on April 17, BFI said the letter, dated February 4, 2026, conveyed the collective position of business groups,