MANILA, Philippines – A congressman urged authorities to expand existing toll discount programs beyond public utility vehicles (PUV) and freight trucks to ease the financial strain on more motorists from elevated fuel prices. Cavite Rep. Jolo Revilla said including private vehicles in the toll discount program would give their owners a relief from soaring fuel
Read More »Ferry fares up for Batangas–Mindoro route
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Passengers traveling between Batangas Port and Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro will have to pay higher fares starting Tuesday after shipping operator Island Waters announced a rate increase, citing rising fuel costs. In an advisory posted by the Provincial Information Office (PIO) of Occidental Mindoro on its Facebook page,
Read More »Jane de Leon “New Face Ulit” Post Elicits Comments
Jane de Leon was featured by a netizen in this post Kapamilya actress Jane de Leon received these comments because of her supposed “new face ulit.” Jane rose to fame when she was named as “Darna” in the Kapamilya series about the iconic Pinay superhero. From doing small and supporting roles, she leaped into the ... Read more
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Read More »Young Boy Rushed to Hospital After Accidentally Swallowing Coin
Young Boy Accidentally Swallows Coin That Gets Stuck in His Throat A young boy from Sorsogon accidentally put a five-peso coin in his mouth, which ended up getting stuck in his throat. Recently, the Facebook page MDRRMO-Bulan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction & Management shared a photo of the child who accidentally swallowed the coin. The ... Read more
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Read More »LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment
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:
Read More »Crash at Mambaling Flyover kills 44-year-old rider
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 44-year-old man died after he crashed his motorcycle into a concrete structure at the approach of the Mambaling Flyover in Cebu City on Monday evening, April 13. The accident happened at around 9:51 p.m. along the southbound lane of Natalio Bacalso Avenue in Barangay Mambaling. Police identified the victim as
Read More »Archival vetoes quarterly senior aid ordinance citing ‘loophole’ concerns
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. has vetoed key provisions of an ordinance restoring the quarterly distribution of financial aid to senior citizens. The mayor warned that it opens a “significant loophole” that could expose public funds to misuse and weaken safeguards meant to ensure benefits reach qualified recipients. In a veto message
Read More »‘Extreme caution’ heat levels to persist in Cebu this Tuesday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The weather bureau has warned the public against prolonged exposure to heat as the heat index is forecast to reach the “extreme caution” category this Tuesday, April 14. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the heat index could reach up to 37 degrees Celsius today. Actual air
Read More »WATCH: House resumes VP Sara Duterte impeachment proceeding | April 14
The House of Representatives’ Justice Panel Committee holds an impeachment hearing on Tuesday, April 14, regarding the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Impeachment Watch: Sara Duterte under the spotlight READ: Sara Duterte impeachment: Docs, witnesses to be examined on April 14
Read More »OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 14, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – After five straight weeks of hefty increases, motorists will finally get some relief as fuel prices dropped sharply Tuesday, with diesel rollbacks reaching as much as P23 per liter. However, the reprieve may be short-lived, as global oil prices began climbing again following the collapse of peace talks between the United States
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