MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga has been released after posting bail in connection with a cyberlibel case, police confirmed. According to Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio, Barzaga paid P384,000 in bail at the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 at around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, she said in
Read More »Ridon: VP Duterte tirades vs Madriaga best said before House panel
MANILA, Philippines — Tirades by Vice President Sara Duterte against her former aide Ramil Madriaga — particularly her response to allegations that she needed help to ‘fix’ her law school grades — are best said before the committee tackling the impeachment complaints, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said. In a statement on Wednesday, Ridon said
Read More »Bangsamoro pilgrims joining hajj undergo orientation, vaccination
COTABATO CITY – Officials of the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority (BPA) launched on Tuesday a Hajj Awareness Program aimed to help Muslim pilgrims understand Hajj rituals. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in the Soccsksargen Region also commenced the 3-day Hajj vaccination program for more than 1,100 pilgrims
Read More »Marcos leads oath-taking of newly promoted educators in Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the vital role of teachers in nation-building and resilience during uncertain times, as he led the oath-taking of 2,121 newly promoted educators and principals in Eastern Visayas. In his speech, Marcos reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring meaningful career advancement for educators. READ: Marcos: No
Read More »Chua: Madriaga’s bank secrecy waiver can prove money flow from Dutertes
MANILA, Philippines — The bank secrecy waiver signed by self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga would allow lawmakers to verify whether the cash transfers he claimed to have made for the Dutertes occurred. This view comes from Manila Rep. Joel Chua, as a congressional panel holds impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Chua said the waiver
Read More »LTFRB releases routes covered by land-based service contracting program
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has released the approved routes covered by the land-based service contracting program. Beginning Wednesday, the government will provide traditional jeepneys with P30 per kilometer, modern jeepneys with P40 per kilometer, and buses with P100 per kilometer. The LTFRB said the number of trips covered
Read More »DOTr to launch QR code for PUV contract scheme monitoring
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will launch a quick response (QR) code system to monitor public utility vehicles (PUVs) enrolled in its service contracting program. Enrolled jeepney and bus operators may scan the QR code to verify the number of kilometers they have driven and receive payments ranging from P30 to P100
Read More »Taxi Driver Faces LTO Action After Tearing Ticket in Front of Enforcer
LTO Issues Show Cause Order Against Taxi Driver for Tearing Traffic Citation Ticket A taxi driver is now facing serious consequences after tearing up a traffic citation ticket right in front of an enforcer. Recently, the Facebook page Land Transportation Office has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against a taxi driver for disrespecting a traffic enforcer. The post garnered ... Read more
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Read More »Thailand’s Songkran campaign sees 154 deaths amid 755 road crashes
Thailand recorded 755 road accidents during the first four days of the Songkran “Seven Days of Danger” campaign, from April 10 to 13, leaving 705 people injured and 154 dead. Lampang led the country in total incidents with 33 accidents and 34 injuries, while Bangkok recorded the highest death toll at eight fatalities, underscoring the …
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Read More »Attending Kadaugan sa Mactan 2026? Here’s the full schedule
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 505th Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration in the City of Lapu-Lapu is now underway, with a series of cultural performances, competitions, and community events filling the April calendar. The annual festivity commemorates the historic victory of Datu Lapulapu while showcasing the island’s rich heritage and vibrant local talent. Activities have already
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