The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Friday expanded the use of the Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS) in several ports across the country in time for the influx of travelers during the Holy Week.
Read More »Calderon Cup 21U: Dumanjug stays unbeaten, Ronda bounces back
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Dumanjug logged its second consecutive victory after routing Moalboal, 82–68, in the 1st Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21U Basketball Tournament on Friday night, March 27, at the Ronda Sports Complex in Ronda, Cebu. With the victory, Dumanjug improved to a pristine 2-0 record, following up its dominant 99–77 opening-day
Read More »‘No compromise’: Indonesia bans social media for kids under 16
JAKARTA — Indonesia on Saturday started enforcing a social media ban for kids under 16 years old, after a minister warned digital platforms that there was “no room for compromise.” The Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month. It cited threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addiction as these concerns grow globally over
Read More »Speaker Dy scales down AIPA hosting amid global tensions
MANILA, Philippines – Speaker Faustino G. Dy III on Saturday announced that Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meetings this year will be scaled down by limiting in-person activities to the General Assembly in October and the Interface Meeting in November, while shifting all preparatory meetings to virtual platforms. Dy said the move
Read More »Cops seize P690,000 cigarettes in Nueva Ecija
CAMP GEN. MARIANO N. LLANERA, Cabanatuan City — Police seized 30 master cases of undocumented cigarettes worth about P690,000 and arrested three individuals during an “Oplan Sita” operation in Barangay Calumbitin, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija early Saturday morning. Police Col. Richie Claravall, director of the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO), said operatives from the Cuyapo
Read More »Sara Duterte camp called out for ‘mixed signals’ in impeach proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — More House of Representatives leaders on Saturday rebutted Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp for what they described as mixed signals over the ongoing impeachment proceedings. The criticism comes as lawyers, headed by Israelito Torreon, filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to restrain the House of Representatives from proceeding
Read More »Kitty Duterte to Dad Rodrigo on his 81st Birthday: “I know the greatest gift I can give, is to be strong like you and strong for you”
On Dad Rodrigo’s Birthday, Daughter Kitty Duterte Is Miles Away to Keep Promise KITTY DUTERTE – The youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte penned a heartfelt birthday message for him. Since former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte was arrested and brought to The Hague, Netherlands for the transfer of his custody to the International ... Read more
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Read More »₱1.2B prepared for vulnerable workers amid Mideast crisis
An initial standby fund worth PHP1.2 billion will further intensify and refocus the implementation of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) programs for vulnerable workers amid the current situation in the Middle East.
Read More »Man found dead in Udon Thani field after headshot
A man was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in a field in Ban Dung district, Udon Thani, on March 27. His wife disclosed his alleged involvement with drug dealers, while police are also investigating a land sale dispute and a missing relative as part of the case. Police Colonel Phongphan Nakwa, …
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Read More »The Palm Sunday lukay: Faith and meaning in each weave
Days before Holy Week, streets near churches fill with vendors weaving young coconut leaves into crosses.
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