MANILA, Philippines — Travelers who travel early to their provinces to avoid the Holy Week rush gathered at a bus terminal in Quezon City on Monday, March 30, 2026. One of them was Carmen Pepito Dela-Cruz, aged 53. She has been staying at the Victory Liner Terminal Cubao since the weekend. But unlike most passengers,
Read More »Fundora KOs Thurman in 6th round, retains WBC superwelterweight title
LAS VEGAS — Keith Thurman said the fight should have continued, and maybe if it had, he would have found a way to get the best of Sebastian Fundora. But until referee Thomas Taylor stopped the bout at 1:17 of the sixth round on Saturday night, there was little evidence that Fundora was in danger
Read More »450 Iloilo City cops deployed for Holy Week, summer
ILOILO CITY — As Holy Week begins, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has activated extensive security measures, deploying 450 personnel to ensure the safety of residents and visitors throughout the city. The deployment is part of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) nationwide “Ligtas SUMVAC 2026,” a security operation running from March 29 to May
Read More »Pilgrims find healing at Calapan’s Benedictine abbey
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — In the quiet hills of Barangay Salong here, where the wind moves gently through trees and prayer seems to linger in the air, the Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence Abbey has become more than a monastery. For many, especially during Holy Week, it is a refuge — a place
Read More »PNP seizes P2-billion smuggled cigarettes in Q1, crackdown continues
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) confiscated over P2 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes nationwide in the first quarter of 2026, with efforts ongoing to identify those behind the illegal tobacco trade. There were 3,153 anti-smuggling cigarette operations, conducted from January 1 to March 29, 2026, led to the arrest of 1,187 individuals.
Read More »Phuket airport immigration delay blamed on system fault, paid fast lane denied
Immigration police have denied claims that Phuket International Airport opened a paid “special lane” for passengers, saying recent queues were caused by a temporary system slowdown during an unusually busy flight period. On Saturday, March 29, Police Colonel Phongthon Phongrattanant, deputy commander and spokesperson for Immigration Division 2, said the agency reviewed reports circulating online …
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Read More »Italian man proposes to his girlfriend with Moo Deng as witness
An Italian man proposed to his girlfriend at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri on March 27, choosing the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng as a witness because his partner is a fan of the animal. The Italian chef and his girlfriend visited the zoo specifically to see Moo Deng. They also prepared a …
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Read More »Cebu City plans high permit fees for marathons, fun runs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of fun runs and marathons in Cebu City may be required to pay as much as P100,000 in permit fees if a proposed ordinance by Councilor Dave Tumulak is approved. The measure seeks to tighten regulation of large-scale road races amid rising traffic disruption, safety demands, and environmental concerns. It
Read More »Matty Juniosa strikes gold: Pinoy singer secures BGT Golden Buzzer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Matty Juniosa, a rising Filipino talent and Idol Philippines alumnus, has captured the world’s spotlight after a historic performance on Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Matty Juniosa left both the audience and the judges in awe with a powerhouse rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain’, eventually securing the coveted Golden Buzzer from none
Read More »PCG rescuers save boy who fell overboard in Zambales
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A three-year-old boy who accidentally fell from a boat about five meters off Baracca Pier in Subic town on Sunday was successfully rescued. According to a report from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Zambales, the boy’s 61-year-old father was engaged in recreational fishing aboard the FBCA Ariman Express with his two
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