TAGBILARAN CITY — As the city and towns across Bohol province prepare for a month-long stretch of fiestas in May, Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has ordered all local governments to observe austerity measures in the conduct of celebrations. The directive comes as the entire province traditionally marks fiestas throughout May, one of the busiest and
Read More »Taal Volcano had minor eruption — Phivolcs
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Taal Volcano in Batangas had a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Thursday morning, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the activity at the main crater occurred at 10:20 a.m. and lasted for about two minutes. Phivolcs explained that a phreatomagmatic eruption occurs
Read More »Kanlaon Volcano emits ash on Thursday – Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted ash on Thursday, producing a grayish plume above its summit crater, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “The event generated a grayish plume that rose 1,200 meters above the summit crater,” Phivolcs said in a post. The event was captured in time-lapse footage
Read More »VP Duterte’s SC petition a damned-if-you-do, don’t scenario – de Lima
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings against her appears to be a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Thursday. In an online interview, de Lima explained that Duterte opted to file a petition for certiorari and
Read More »Xyriel Manabat: Grab PH Suspends TNVS Driver Over Lewd Post About Actress
Grab PH released a statement regarding the recent incident involving Xyriel Manabat Grab Philippines has suspended a TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service) driver who made lewd comments about Kapamilya actress Xyriel Manabat. To recall, Xyriel decided to take a stand after learning of the inappropriate remarks about her, which garnered widespread online support and condemnation ... Read more
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Read More »Woman Arrested in Kalibo for Stealing Tuna, Says Fish Was Shared w/ Neighbors
Woman Arrested in Kalibo for Stealing Tuna, Says Fish Was Shared w/ Neighbors A woman was arrested in Kalibo after allegedly stealing around five kilos of yellowfin tuna from a local market stall. On early Wednesday morning (April 8, 2026), the incident happened at Shopping C. Laserna in Poblacion, where the fish vendor later reported the missing items. The ... Read more
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Read More »Marcos Jr. in Araw ng Kagitingan Message: ‘Always Choose To Be Good Filipinos’
Official Statement of Marcos on Araw ng Kagitingan MARCOS JR. – The President released a message for the Filipino people as we celebrate the Day of Valor or “Araw ng Kagitingan”. Today is a holiday in the Philippines as April 9 in the observance of the Day of Valor or the Araw ng Kagitingan and ... Read more
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Read More »Should you choose Thailand or Cambodia for Songkran in 2026?
Here is something to consider today: the land border between Thailand and Cambodia has been closed since mid-2025. Armed conflict along the shared border escalated to the point where multiple governments, including the UK and US, now advise against travel near the border zone. If you were planning to combine both countries overland for Songkran …
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Read More »Foreign men steal cash, gold ring from Chinese tourist
Two foreign men allegedly stole a gold ring and cash from a 21 year old Chinese tourist in Pattaya after asking to inspect her money early today, April 9. The woman and her boyfriend filed a complaint with Pattaya City Police Station at about 1am. The incident happened on Phettrakul Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, …
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Read More »Pak Chong petrol station fined 2.5 million baht for smuggled diesel
A petrol station in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima, faced a fine of more than 2.5 million baht for distributing 24,000 litres of smuggled diesel. The Excise Department Region 3 set up a special team to monitor and suppress fuel-related offences during Thailand’s energy crisis. Officers later identified suspicious activity at a petrol station on …
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