MANILA, Philippines – The House Committee on Justice begins a crucial phase in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, as it starts examining evidence and hearing testimonies for the first time. Here are the key developments expected in today’s hearing: Subpoenaed documents and witnesses are expected to be presented

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More married women in Central Visayas have opted not to have children, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). At least 54.7 percent of women in the region expressed not wanting any children, the 2025 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) reported.  It was slightly up from 54.5 percent

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay Mabolo has moved to regulate motorcycle repair shops and carwash businesses following complaints about road obstructions and safety risks. The barangay government now requires operators to confine all activities to their premises or face penalties, including possible closure. In Barangay Ordinance No. 03-001-001, Series of 2026, the village council imposed

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ Committee on Justice continues its impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, as proceedings move forward with discussions on the case and presentation of key developments. Viewers can follow the latest updates and coverage as the hearing unfolds through CDN Digital and Inquirer.net’s

ILOILO CITY — Heat conditions across the Visayas are expected to intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday with several areas likely to remain under “extreme caution” and some nearing the “danger” threshold, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. READ: Hot, humid weather forecast over parts of PH on April 14 – Pagasa

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Workers in Central Luzon will begin receiving the second tranche of their wage increase on Thursday, April 16, as approved last year. Under Wage Order No. RBIII-26, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board III (RTWPB-3) on September 16, 2025, private sector workers in the region are entitled to

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will provide free rides (Libreng Sakay) for commuters affected by the three-day nationwide strike to be mounted by the transport group Manibela starting Wednesday, April 15. “While we respect the right of transport groups to air their grievances through peaceful assembly, we are equally committed to ensuring

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) will not be tackled at Tuesday’s impeachment hearing, with the ombudsman set to return at the next session to submit the documents, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said. Clavano said Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla had wanted to attend the hearing but

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte would not attend the impeachment hearings against her at the House of Representatives’ committee on justice, lawyer and defense panel spokesperson Michael Poa said on Tuesday. Poa in an ambush interview at the Batasang Pambansa complex said that he is attending the hearing because it is a compulsory process

Engineering Student Goes Viral for Giving Free Rice to Struggling Jeepney Drivers  An engineering student went viral and gained admiration online for giving free rice to jeepney drivers.  Recently, Tristan Limin, a TikTok user, shared a video of himself distributing free rice to jeepney drivers on the road despite the high fuel prices. The post quickly ... Read more

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