CEBU CITY, Philippines — Indigent senior citizens may use any valid government-issued ID card when claiming their Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified on Friday. While using the National ID remains encouraged, it is not a mandatory requirement for the payout. DSWD spokesperson Asst. Secretary

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it was confident there would be no riots during the expected protest actions this coming Sept. 21, compared to the violent incidents seen last year. “Malaki ang kumpiyansa natin,” PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said in a press briefing in Camp

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is studying whether to file the complaint regarding the alleged misuse of up to P10 billion in funds for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) in the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc)’s hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to the Department of Justice

MANILA, Philippines – A big-time oil price hike expected next week leads the top stories on INQToday afternoon edition, along with the defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte seeking to have eight alleged killings removed from his International Criminal Court case. READ: Diesel seen up by as much as P10.50 per liter next week

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian flagged on Friday P295 million in commitment fees paid by the government for major transport foreign-assisted projects that have long been delayed or failed to secure loans from development banks. Gatchalian flagged the delayed projects during the Senate finance subcommittee hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) budget

Xyriel Manabat had this memorable experience with Anne Curtis Actress Xyriel Manabat expressed pride over the humility of actress Anne Curtis that she personally witnessed. Xyriel was deeply touched by a gesture from Anne, something that has remained etched in her memory. The younger actress has been in the industry for many years already, since ... Read more

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Sen. Robin Padilla shuts down political anticipation for him Senator Robin Padilla reiterated in a recent social media post that he will not be running in the 2028 elections. It was a surprise to many Filipinos when the “Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema” decided to enter politics. He even became the number one senator in ... Read more

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If you have ever watched a traditional Muay Thai fight in Thailand, you may remember the sound almost as much as the action itself. The sharp, almost haunting melody from the reed instrument, the rolling drums, and the steady rhythm of small cymbals are not just background music to create atmosphere. They are part of …

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Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will inspect an empty house in Udon Thani after its monthly power bill jumped from about 26 baht to 49,681.90 baht, with officials confirming that electricity had been leaking for almost a month. The unusual electricity bill came to light after the 57 year old homeowner, who lives in Bangkok, …

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Chon Buri police are seeking an Interpol Red Notice for a Chinese driver wanted over a crash that killed a Thai-Swedish teenager, as the suspect remains at large more than seven months after an arrest warrant was issued. The case involves 16 year old Tommy, who died after a collision in Chon Buri on February …

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