Persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) do not have an obligation to disclose their health status to employers, as Philippine law guarantees confidentiality and protection from discrimination.
Read More »Iloilo City: Free rides on March 23 to offset transpo strike
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government will roll out free transportation services on Monday, March 23, in response to a planned transport holiday, aiming to ease the burden on commuters across the city. Mayor Raisa S. Treñas said the move comes after a transport alliance announced a one-day strike, prompting the local government to
Read More »Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr in Plaza Independencia
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As first light broke over Plaza Independencia, over 2,500 members of Cebu’s Muslim community gathered in quiet rows, praying, embracing, and celebrating Eid’l Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. For many members, especially those who came dressed in traditional attire, the occasion is deeply personal. It is an occasion where Muslims
Read More »Return bottles, earn money — if city enacts this ordinance
A Cebu City official wants to provide citizens with cash incentives for proper disposal of plastic bottles and other containers in recycling bins.
Read More »Kanlaon Volcano logs five ash emission events; Alert level 2 stays
BACOLOD CITY – Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash five times from Friday night to Saturday that lasted more than 10 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The ash emissions on Friday occurred at 9 p.m. and lasted for 98 minutes, and then at 11:23 p.m. for 109 minutes. The ash emissions on
Read More »Fire hits Iloilo City residential area
ILOILO CITY — Fire broke out in Barangay Gustilo, La Paz on Thursday and damaged 18 houses damaged according to the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center. The fire started at around 2:11 p.m. and quickly spread across a cluster of homes, initially affecting 17 residential structures. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the alarm
Read More »Miel Fajardo to fight in Argentina for world title eliminator
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miel Fajardo’s pursuit of a world title shot faces its toughest challenge yet with the announcement of his fight venue: Argentina. According to a post by Viva Promotions, Miel Fajardo will face Tobias Reyez on April 11, 2026, in Galvez, Santa Paula De Club, Argentina — right in the hometown of
Read More »Chuck Norris films you should never miss
If you were to ask a friend or a member of your family whether they’ve heard of Chuck Norris, chances are they'd say yes, especially through the action-packed films he starred in that defined an era in cinema.
Read More »World Poetry Day book review: Beowulf offers another look at evil
Beowulf can be read as a Christian allegory about good and evil. The chronicler-poets, who were Christian monks, portrayed Beowulf as the champion of goodness (a mighty, muscular Christ figure) while Grendel, his mother, and the dragon were shown as the manifestations of evil.
Read More »Comelec resumes voter registration in Antipolo City from March 23-May 18
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Saturday the resumption of voter registration in Antipolo City from March 23 to May 18, 2026, as part of preparations for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The registration, accordong to the Comelec, will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday,
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