SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Extreme summer heat persisted in Zambales and nearby areas on Monday, with some locations reaching hazardous heat index levels. At 2 p.m., the Barangay Barretto Automatic Weather Station in Olongapo City recorded a heat index of 40.3°C, classified by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) under the “danger”
Read More »Marcos announces suspension of excise tax on LPG, kerosene
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday announced the suspension of excise tax on petroleum products, particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. He made the announcement in a press conference in Malacanang. “Binawasan natin ang buwis sa produktong petrolyo na direktang ginagamit sa pangaraw-araw na buhay. So, sa ilalim ng kapangyarihan
Read More »Dy praises fuel price rollback, vows to reinforce executive relief measures
MANILA, Philippines — The latest fuel price rollback announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will provide immediate relief to Filipinos, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said Sunday evening as he praised the move. Dy said the rollback — ₱20.89 per liter for diesel, ₱4.43 for gasoline, and ₱8.50 for kerosene — would ease
Read More »Janine Gutierrez Talks About Her Decision To Sign Contract With Star Magic
Janine Gutierrez is officially part of Star Magic Actress Janine Gutierrez talked about this major move in her career in the Philippine entertainment industry. In 2021, Janine made a big decision in showbiz career when she transferred to ABS-CBN from GMA Network. That was during the pandemic and the Kapamilya netiwork lost its franchise. From ... Read more
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Read More »Four killed in tragic Songkran road accident in Pathum Thani
Four people were killed and several others injured on Sunday after a car returning from Songkran celebrations collided with a motorcycle on the Taling Chan-Suphan Buri Road in Pathum Thani province. A survivor said poor lighting at the scene contributed to the crash. The collision occurred at the entrance of the Na Mai Subdistrict Administration …
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Read More »Central Visayas Top 2 Most Wanted arrested in Zamboanga del Sur
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The second most wanted person in the Central Visayas was arrested in Zamboanga del Sur over the weekend after a police manhunt. The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said the suspect, identified only by the alias “Ronald,” was apprehended at around 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, after being
Read More »Children who escaped Second Chance facility rescued
Fifteen children in conflict with the law (CICL) who escaped from the Cebu City Operation Second Chance Center (CCOSCC) in Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City, broke out on Saturday, April 11 by allegedly destroying a metal barrier installed on the dormitory window, police said.
Read More »Second chances: Archival orders facility upgrade after mass escape
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered a full review and upgrade of the Operation Second Chance facility following a recent escape involving 15 minors. The directive focuses on tightening security, improving living conditions, and addressing gaps that may have contributed to repeated escape incidents at the rehabilitation center in Barangay Kalunasan. Operation
Read More »Leviste to Recto: Stop blocking VAT cuts on fuel, goods
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has urged his fellow Batangueño, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, to stop blocking Congress’ attempts to cut or suspend collection of value added tax (VAT) on fuel and other products so that the government can ease some of the consumers’ burden. Leviste, in a statement on Monday after accompanying
Read More »Capiz opens scaled-down Capiztahan 2026 due to rising fuel costs
ILOILO CITY — The province of Capiz formally opened Capiztahan 2026 on Monday at its newly completed provincial capitol in Roxas City, with officials highlighting unity and resilience as festivities proceeded under a scaled-down program amid rising fuel costs. Gov. Fredenil H. Castro led the opening rites at the Pueblo de Panay grounds, where provincial,
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