Metro Cebu consumers will soon see an increase in water bills, with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) confirming a previously approved ₱23 addition to the average monthly residential bill.
Read More »CICC: Telcos agree to block Roblox if mum on risks in 15 days
MANILA, Philippines — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday said local telecommunication companies have agreed to block the game Roblox if its owners fail to address the risks it poses to children. The CICC secured the telcos’ commitment after meeting with them and the National Telecommunications Commission in Quezon City last Tuesday,
Read More »Counsel: Sara Duterte ready to answer impeachment raps in ‘proper forum’
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is ready to answer the impeachment complaints against her in a “proper forum,” according to her legal team. This follows Duterte’s absence from the House Committee on Justice’s impeachment hearing on Wednesday, March 25. “The Vice President is ready to respond, and the defense team is ready to
Read More »Laguna gov suspends face-to-face classes due to transport strike
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones has suspended in-person classes in all public and private schools across the province on Thursday, March 26, due to a nationwide transport strike. “Modular or online learning will be implemented in the meantime due to the nationwide transport strike,” Aragones said in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon.
Read More »Marcos to DOE: Secure more fuel sources while PH has 45-day supply
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that he has ordered the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure additional fuel sources, even though the country currently has up to 45 days’ worth of supply. In an address in Malacañang Palace, Marcos backed Energy Secretary Sharon Garin’s earlier assurance that the Philippines’ fuel supply
Read More »MMDA to roll out free ride single dispatch system during strike
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said it will implement a “single dispatch system” for its vehicles deployed for free rides and rescue to avoid competition with other public utility vehicles, as transport groups will stage transport strikes on March 26-27. The MMDA said that it coordinated with local government
Read More »Thai woman accuses Mukdahan monk of abortion pressure
A Thai woman accused a monk in Mukdahan province, with whom she has a relationship, of being unfaithful and pressuring her to have an abortion. The woman posted on Facebook in recent days to express her anger against the monk. She shared photos showing them holding hands and kissing on the forehead, and also included …
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Read More »Myanmar woman arrested over alleged illegal migrant recruitment
A Myanmar woman wanted under a court warrant was arrested in Samut Sakhon today, March 25, as immigration police reported progress in a case involving the alleged illegal recruitment of migrant workers. Pol Col Sumet Jenwongphithak, chief of Samut Sakhon Immigration, said officers arrested 38 year old Khin during an operation targeting an alleged illegal …
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Read More »Thailand Week 2026 in Cebu deepens Thailand-Philippines engagement through trade, innovation, and cultural exchange
Cebu City, Philippines – Thailand Week 2026 in Cebu concluded on a strong note, underscoring the evolving nature of Thailand–Philippines engagement—where trade promotion is increasingly shaped by innovation, cultural connection, and shared market opportunities. The four-day showcase, held recenty at Ayala Center Cebu, drew thousands of trade and general visitors, reflecting steady demand for Thai
Read More »Iloilo transport groups to join nationwide strike on Thursday
ILOILO CITY— Public transport drivers and operators in Iloilo City are set to take part in a nationwide transport strike on Thursday, joining calls against rising fuel costs and transport-related policies. Elmer Foro, lead convenor of the No to Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Phaseout Coalition–Panay, told local media that passenger jeepneys in the city will suspend
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