BACOLOD CITY—Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez announced on Monday the expansion of a biodiesel project to more barangays in Bacolod City, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs while creating livelihood opportunities. Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, is produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, used cooking oil,
Read More »Donsol cancels Butanding Festival amid oil price surge
LEGAZPI CITY — The local government of Donsol in Sorsogon province has canceled this year’s Butanding Festival, originally set from April 24 to 30, citing the impact of rising oil prices. Desiree Abitria, municipal tourism officer, said the decision was reached during an emergency meeting with the town’s tourism committee. “We unanimously agreed that everyone
Read More »Manhunt on for gunmen in killing of police corporal in Lanao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — The police are now on the hunt for the gunmen behind the killing of a police corporal and his companion in Lanao del Sur. “Hot pursuit operations are ongoing and we are confident that those responsible will be caught. We will not stop until we hold them accountable,” Philippine National Police (PNP)
Read More »OIL PRICE WATCH as of March 31, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Local fuel prices are set to end the month with no reprieve in sight, as motorists face another round of increases this Tuesday, March 31, driven by rising global oil costs. Oil firms on Monday announced that they would implement price increases for diesel, reaching P12.50 to P12.90 a liter while gasoline
Read More »TNVS Driver Involved in Viral “Gas and Run” Incident Surrenders to Police
TNVS Driver Surrenders After Gas Station ‘Gas and Run’ Incident in Quezon City A TNVS driver involved in a “gas and run” incident at a gasoline station in Balintawak, Quezon City has surrendered to the police days after the incident. On March 22, 2026, the incident caused concern among workers at the station and quickly garnered ... Read more
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Read More »Maine Mendoza Spends Time With Arjo Atayde & Family Amid Breakup Rumors
Sylvia Sanchez debunked the Maine Mendoza-Arjo Atayde rumored breakup Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza spent time with her husband, actor-politician Arjo Atayde, and his family amid the breakup rumors. Following Maine’s absence during the birthday celebration of her father-in-law Art Atayde, and sister-in-law Ria Atayde, netizens speculated that she and Arjo broke up. This came from ... Read more
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Read More »Imee Marcos Apologizes To Late Father: “Parating ibinibilin si Bongbong… ‘Di ko nabantayan”
Sen. Imee Marcos Speaks on Usual Reminder of Late Dad Marcos Sr. IMEE MARCOS – The Senator is apologizing to her late father for not being able to guard her brother, President Bongbong Marcos. Sen. Marcos visibly aligned herself with the Dutertes amid the political turmoil in the Philippine government. She’s one of those who ... Read more
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Read More »Women of Buhing Kalbaryo 2026: Reflections on transformation
CEBU CITY, Philippines— With the 29th edition of Buhing Kalbaryo fast approaching, cast members of the Lenten drama shared their reasons for partaking in the Holy Week custom. In an interview with CDN Digital, Buhing Kalbaryo actresses portraying Salome and Herodias shared their reflections as they took on challenging roles and the transformation that came
Read More »Women’s Month 2026: Five women who carried Cebu forward
SOME stories arrive loudly through titles, awards, or headlines, and some unfold quietly, in classrooms, on streets, in parish halls, and in places where no spotlight lingers. The lives of women often move between these two worlds. They teach, organize, dance, write, heal, and fight, sometimes all at once, often without recognition. Their victories are
Read More »Night out in Cebu to cost more? City eyes ₱15 tax on bars, clubs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City aims to boost its social amelioration fund by hiking the per-patron tax on nightlife spots from P10 to P15 and expanding coverage to more entertainment venues. The measure, outlined in a proposal by Councilor Dave Tumulak and now before the committee on laws and styling, targets revenue for child
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