Filipinos commemorate the Araw ng Kagitingan, every year on April 9, to honor the courage and sacrifice of the “heroic defenders of Bataan” during World War II. It marks the fall of Bataan in 1942, when more than 70,000 Filipino and American soldiers — already weakened by hunger, disease, and exhaustion — were forced to
Read More »Cebu International School hosts free public forum on Artificial Intelligence
On March 26, 2026, Cebu International School (CIS) opened its doors to the public for a timely forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Oakridge Horizons, Oakridge Business Park, Cebu City. Led by CIS Superintendent Peter Welch, the free event gathered members of the community from parents and educators to business leaders and students for a
Read More »Garcias laud PB for blocking Capitol-Apo tax deal
Amid the economic fallout from the crisis in the Middle East, the tax dispute involving a cement manufacturer continues to draw exchanges between current and former officials at the Capitol.
Read More »Santisima faces Russian in Moscow for IBF regional title
Former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima is set to open his 2026 campaign in Russia.
Read More »Eastern Samar town bans butchering carabaos as farm fuel costs rise
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipal government of Sulat, Eastern Samar has prohibited the slaughter of carabaos for fear of losing the traditional farm machinery alternative amid rising fuel costs. In an interview on Tuesday, Sulat Mayor Javier Zacate said he issued an executive order (EO) prohibiting the butchering of carabaos. The order covers instances during fiestas
Read More »Sandigan told: Ex-DPWH exec borrowed license to secure P1.8B deals
MANILA, Philippines — Brice Hernandez, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant district engineer in Bulacan, allegedly “borrowed” the license of a contractor to secure contracts worth around P1.8 billion, a state witness told the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday. Sally Santos, contractor and owner of SYMS Construction, made the revelation as she took the witness
Read More »Dela Rosa misses 31 of 58 days in Senate’s first regular session
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Bato dela Rosa was absent for 31 days during the 20th Congress’ first regular session, according to Senate records. The absences were recorded from July 28, 2025, to March 18, 2026, during which there were a total of 58 session days. Since November 11, 2025, Dela Rosa has not attended any
Read More »Garin on Diesel Reaching P200/liter: “It could happen depending on what two countries do”
DOE Sec. Sharon Garin Speaks on Increasing Pump Prices in PH GARIN – The Department of Energy Secretary admitted that it is possible for diesel to reach P200 per liter amid the Middle East war. The attack of the United States and Israel against Iran has come a long way now on its 5th week ... Read more
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Read More »Charging power bank blamed for Nakhon Ratchasima condo fire
A power bank explosion triggered a fire in a condominium in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, at about 1am today, April 8, prompting an emergency evacuation of residents. Police and rescue workers responded to reports of a fire at the building in Nai Mueang subdistrict. Firefighters and municipal teams were deployed to the sixth floor, where …
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Read More »Former hospital worker arrested for embezzling 23 million baht
A former finance and accounting worker at a hospital in Uttaradit confessed to embezzling more than 23 million baht to support her gambling addiction. Officers from Mueang Uttaradit Police Station arrested 48 year old Or at a commercial building in the city centre on Monday, March 6. She previously worked at Udon Thani Cancer Hospital …
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