TUGUEGARAO CITY — At 78, Genoveva Andaya proves that age is no barrier to learning. The grandmother from Magapit village in Lal-lo, Cagayan, recently completed Senior High School through the government’s Alternative Learning System (ALS). She earned her Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Home Economics certificate at Magapit National High School on March 31. Andaya said poverty forced
Read More »Estrada reports to Sandiganbayan after Holy Week travel overseas
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday appeared before the Sandiganbayan to report following his travel abroad during Holy Week. Estrada went to the clerk of court’s office of the Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division after traveling to China’s special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Japan, from March 31 to April 5.
Read More »Donald Trump Considers “Blowing Everything Up” in Iran, Taking Over Oil If they Don’t Make Deal Fast
U.S. Pres. Donald Trump Speaks on Latest Warning vs. Iran amid Ongoing Middle East War DONALD TRUMP – The United States President has seemingly extended his warning to Iran but stressed that the Iranian government must make a deal fast. Amid the call of Pope Leo XIV for ceasefire and peace in the Middle East, ... Read more
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Read More »Bongbong Marcos Declares April 10 to 16 of Every Year as “Economy, Planning, and Development Week”
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Declares April 10 as “DEPDev Day” in PH BONGBONG MARCOS – The President has made it official that April 10 to 16 of every year will be “Economy, Planning, and Development Week”. The Philippines is currently faced with several issues including the alleged multi-billion corruption through the flood control projects of the ... Read more
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Read More »Cebu eyes 8 new dams to combat river flooding following Tino
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Eight dam structures have been proposed for major river systems in Cebu following severe flooding caused by Typhoon Tino in November 2025. The proposal, discussed by the Department of Public Works and Highways Region VII (DPWH 7) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region VII (DENR 7), targeted implementation under
Read More »Kanye West London gigs dropped by major sponsors as PM voices concern
LONDON, United Kingdom — Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts. The disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star — now known as Ye — is due to play three nights at the Wireless Festival in
Read More »Liloan arson: Man arrested for attempting to burn neighbor’s home
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 35-year-old man was arrested for attempted arson after trying to set fire to his neighbor’s house in Liloan, Cebu, on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:59 a.m. The suspect was identified as Jeffy Guidon Quijano, single, a resident of the said place. Based on the investigation of the Liloan Police
Read More »IPI supports Mandaue’s Libreng Sakay Program, offers free bus rides to commuters
International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI), in partnership with the Mandaue City Government, has deployed buses to provide free rides to commuters in Mandaue through the Libreng Sakay Program. The initiative comes following the rise of fuel prices, affecting transport costs and making daily travel for commuters more challenging. As part of its continued efforts to help
Read More »DENR documents notable fauna, flora in north Negros’ ‘Tinagong Dagat’
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has documented several notable fauna and flora species within Tinagong Dagat of the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). The move is based on the results of a recent assessment. In a report on Tuesday, the NNNP management said from that March 16 to 20, its
Read More »Bohol to roll out P196-M rice subsidy amid fuel crisis
TAGBILARAN CITY — The provincial government of Bohol is set to launch a P196-million rice subsidy program to affect sectors affected by the ongoing crisis, targeting thousands of families across the province. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said preparations for the rollout are already underway following a coordination meeting with key provincial officials, including the Office
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