MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday challenged China to publicly release the data gathered during what Beijing described as a completed scientific research mission at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, saying such information should be shared if the work was truly intended to benefit environmental conservation. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of Cebu’s most accomplished homegrown athletes will take center stage this weekend at Cebu Hustle 3×3: The Inaugural, set to be held at SM Seaside City Cebu. Nine-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player June Mar “The Kraken” Fajardo and Alas Pilipinas women’s beach volleyball star and Southeast Asian

MANILA, Philippines – Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida has placed five individuals, including Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin, under an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO). They four others are: 1. Christopher Quimpo, former team manager 2. Reynaldo Jacinto, Jr., assistant coach   3. Mr. Dean Castaño, assistant coach  4. Mr. Sandro Soriano,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana actress and social media personality Ellen Adarna jokingly attributed her high standards in relationships to one thing: her grandmother has a temple built in her honor. Speaking in the two-part episode of Kuan on One hosted by Melai Cantiveros, Adarna shared the story behind the Temple of Leah and how growing up

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is back as Senate minority leader. This was manifested in the plenary on Wednesday by Cayetano’s ally, Sen. Loren Legarda. “On behalf of the minority, may I manifest for the record that Sen. Alan Peter S. Cayetano shall serve as the minority floor leader, likewise the minority members

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 48 individuals have been subpoenaed so far over the fatal drowning of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP–CIDG) said. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Wednesday, CIDG director Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday discovered another delayed flood control project, this time within the premises of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon himself saw the delayed project during an inspection held at the premier state-owned teaching hospital. READ: DPWH eyes dredging, flood interceptor

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — Government and cultural heritage officials are calling for a collective effort to protect and preserve the newly restored Dumaguete Bell Tower, one of the city’s most important historical landmarks. The appeal came during the formal turnover of the bell tower to the Diocese of Dumaguete on Monday night, after nearly two years

Celebrities React as Vice Ganda Drops Hilarious Comment on Halfie Issue VICE GANDA – As discussions surrounding the controversial halfie remark continue online, Vice Ganda joined the conversation with a witty post that instantly went viral. Vice Ganda recently caught the attention of netizens after sharing a witty Instagram post related to the ongoing discussion ... Read more

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Cebu Pacific Drew Flak Online for Now Allowing Passengers to Hand-Carry Violins  Cebu Pacific elicits negative reactions after some passengers were reportedly not allowed to bring their violins as hand-carry items.  Recently, Rona De Leon, a Facebook user, shared her disappointment after Cebu Pacific allegedly prevented some passengers from bringing their violins as hand luggage. The post quickly went viral ... Read more

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