MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte remains the frontrunner in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race, while Sen. Erwin Tulfo has emerged as a strong vice-presidential bet, according to a poll. The Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Group revealed that Duterte is leading former Vice President Leni Robredo by 10 percentage points, with six

TACLOBAN CITY— Seeking to improve rice production and reduce farmers’ dependence on expensive fuel-powered irrigation, the provincial government of Northern Samar is pushing for the installation of 19 solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) across farming communities in the province. The Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), in coordination with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), has

Why China Is Opposing the Latest Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks CHINA – Tensions in regional waters intensified as China voiced opposition to a newly announced sea border initiative between Japan and the Philippines. China voiced strong objections on Friday to the decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin discussions on defining their maritime boundary, describing ... Read more

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Courier Service Owner Slams Customer Over Lack of Consideration for Delivery Rider  A courier service owner expressed her frustration due to customer’s lack of consideration for a delivery rider carrying a huge number of parcels.  Recently, Gela An, a Facebook user and courier business owner, shared her experience online after a delivery rider reportedly had difficulty completing a delivery involving ... Read more

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A 57 year old public bus driver in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, has been arrested after trying to fool a routine drug test using fake urine and attempting to drink the evidence when officers closed in. Srisit Horai Khuntod, who drove the Sri Racha–Bangkok route, was flagged during a joint drug testing operation at around …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Banks, stores, government offices, and other establishments cannot legally reject a valid National ID, whether it comes in physical, digital, or paper form. Cardholders who encounter refusal can file a complaint and trigger an investigation that may lead to penalties of up to P500,000. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Central

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats saw their five-game winning streak snapped after suffering an 80-91 loss to the Gensan Warriors in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) season on Friday at Paco Arena in Manila. Despite solid efforts from Mark Meneses, Brian Heruela, and Paul Desiderio, Cebu failed to keep pace with

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson clarified on Sunday that there was nothing wrong with debating proposed amendments to the Senate rules, but it was wrong to bypass due process. This was in response to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, who, in a Facebook live stream, asked if there was anything wrong with “talking

ILOILO CITY — Qualified Iloilo City residents will be the beneficiaries of two new high-rise housing projects initiated by the city government, in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and private partners.  Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu and Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling on Thursday, May 28, broke ground on

Boarder Request for Tighter Security After Doctor Due to Nearby Crime A boarder in a boarding house in Bacolod City is now calling for tighter security after a doctor was held up just outside their home in Bacolod City.  The incident happened around 9 p.m. on May 28, 2026, and was witnessed by one of the boarders, who was ... Read more

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