MANILA, Philippines — A shipment of ketamine worth P30.78 million from the Netherlands was intercepted at the Port of Clark, the Bureau of Customs said on Good Friday. Further inspection of the package, declared as “solar cables” bound for Pasig City, confirmed it contained ketamine, prompting authorities to issue a warrant of seizure and detention.
Read More »Holy Week 2026 sees slight dip in Naia passenger traffic
MANILA, Philippines — The number of travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) this Holy Week has decreased starting Holy Tuesday compared to the daily foot traffic during the same period last year, according to the airport’s private operator, New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC). Based on the NNIC’s latest data, more travelers were seen
Read More »Ridon: Collapsed Naia ceiling sparks concern over NNIC upkeep
MANILA, Philippines — The collapse of a portion of the ceiling near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1’s arrival extension area raises questions whether the private consortium managing the airport is doing a good job maintaining the facilities, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said. In a statement on Friday, Ridon said that New
Read More »TCL Tab 8 NXTpaper 5G Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the TCL Tab 8 NXTpaper 5G The TCL Tab 8 NXTpaper 5G was officially announced in the third quarter of 2025. The tablet is fueled with a non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery + 18W wired charging. It was launched in a single color, Paper Gray. ... Read more
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Read More »Phuket tuk tuk driver accuses Russian man of refusing to pay for service
A Phuket tuk tuk driver accused a foreign passenger of refusing to pay and then claiming the driver overcharged him at 3,000 baht. The driver, who operates in Patong in Kathu district, shared a video on social media showing him confronting the passenger in a hotel lobby. He said he may start collecting fares in …
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Read More »Thailand’s April heat can kill, but it can also bankrupt you
The heat in Thailand in April is not just uncomfortable. It is, by measurable standards, medically dangerous. Air temperatures regularly hit 40°C and above, but the number that actually matters is the heat index, which is how hot it feels when humidity is factored in. In Bangkok, that figure climbs to around 53°C on an …
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Read More »Thai Airways allows two power banks, bans onboard use
Thai Airways International issued a security notice today, April 3, outlining new power bank rules that allow each passenger to carry up to two devices on board, but prohibit their use and charging during flights. The airline said in a social media post that the restriction has been in effect since March 27, in line …
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Read More »American rapper J. Cole joins Chinese basketball team
Grammy winning American rapper J. Cole is expected to play for professional Chinese basketball team Nanjing Monkey Kings Thursday, the club announced on social media. The team will play a home game, in east China’s Jiangsu province, against the Ningbo Rockets. Using a promotional flyer which the club posted to Weibo it said “tonight… the
Read More »500 attend Good Friday penitential rites in Quezon town
LUCENA CITY — More than 500 residents of General Luna town in Quezon province took part in Good Friday penitential rites as part of the town’s Holy Week observance. According to the local government’s Public Information Office (PIO), about 430 residents portrayed “centurions” as they paraded along the town’s main streets. The PIO described the
Read More »Fuel crisis: New Lucena in Iloilo declares state of calamity
ILOILO CITY — The municipality of New Lucena in Iloilo province was placed under a state of calamity on April 1 due to the severe economic impact of the global fuel crisis. The declaration comes as the town struggles with soaring fuel prices, worsened by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. With the state of
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