CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 1,000 new jobs are expected at the Mactan Export and Processing Zone (Mepz) as they welcomed at least two new locators, and revealed plans for expansion there. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza), the agency that owns and operates special economic zones, recently inaugurated Oakwave Cebu Corporation and IMS
Read More »Quezon City convenes first Urban Heat and Drought Summit
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — As extreme heat escalates to unprecedented and dangerous levels nationwide, the Quezon City government convened the Philippines’ first-ever Urban Heat and Drought Summit to catalyze urgent and inclusive climate action. With heat indices in Quezon City skyrocketing to a staggering 46°C in 2024 and 2025, the crisis is no longer a
Read More »LTO extends license, registration validity by 3 months
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended by three months the validity of licenses and registrations expiring starting April 2026 and waived penalties for late renewal during the extension period. The directive covers driver’s licenses, conductor’s licenses, student permits and motor vehicle registrations, according to the LTO. During the three-month extension period,
Read More »DPWH eyes completion of 4,000 classrooms by September
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is targeting to complete 4,000 classrooms by September this year to address the classroom backlog, its secretary Vince Dizon said on Thursday. Dizon made the statement during the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the DPWH and the Department of Education (DepEd)
Read More »Chua thinks Madriaga doesn’t need to return, appear at House panel
MANILA, Philippines – If it were up to Manila Rep. Joel Chua, Ramil Madriaga — who implicated Vice President Sara Duterte in confidential fund (CF) misuse — does not need to return for another round of cross examination as questions needed to be asked were already raised. Chua in an online interview on Thursday explained that
Read More »QC court convicts mom who pleaded guilty to selling own child
MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court has sentenced a mother to imprisonment after she admitted guilt for selling her own child. In a three-page judgment, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, Branch 94, affirmed the accused’s plea of guilty to a lesser offense of violating Section 10(a) of Republic Act No. 7610, or the
Read More »Chua: Sara Duterte may face poll offense over Chinese-linked funds
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte may have committed an election offense if allegations that her 2022 campaign was partly financed by Chinese nationals linked to pharmaceutical firm Pharmally are proven true, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Thursday. Chua, chair of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability, said
Read More »DILG-NYC launches cyber shield for youth vs danger in online environment
MANILA, Philippines —The National Youth Commission (NYC) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch a nationwide cyber shield training program to equip Filipino youth with digital literacy skills to combat misinformation, scams, harassment, and fake accounts. During the DILG Kapihan in Quezon City on Thursday, NYC Chairperson Joseph Francisco “Jeff”
Read More »Marcos Jr. Hopes To End Hunger in PH by 2028: “Sa presyo ng pagkain, ‘yun mayroon tayong magagawa”
Amid the Poverty and Rising Oil Costs in PH, Marcos Jr. Wants Hunger to End MARCOS JR. – The Philippine President stressed that while the oil costs cannot be controlled, there are ways to ease the food problem in the Philippines. The rising oil costs in the Philippines has greatly affected countless Filipinos most especially ... Read more
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Read More »Oppo F33 Pro Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Oppo F33 Pro The Oppo F33 Pro was officially announced on April 15, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery + 80W wired + 5W reverse wired charging. It is available in colors like Misty Forest, Passion Red, ... Read more
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