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CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Lent is observed across the Philippines, many Catholics once again set aside meat on Fridays which is a long-standing practice rooted in sacrifice and reflection. In place of heavier meals, a familiar dish returns to dining tables and eateries alike: monggos. Simple, filling, and widely available, monggos—or mung beans—have long

Seoul, South Korea–The world’s biggest boy band BTS reunites Saturday for an open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul, expected to draw around 250,000 people and beamed live across the globe. AFP asked fans about their favourite of the mega-group’s songs as the seven members are poised to return from a hiatus of almost four

BACOLOD CITY — Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), tagged in a string of killings and arson incidents, were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. Troops from the 47th Infantry “Katapatan” Battalion, operating under the 302nd

TAGBILARAN CITY — Citing the continued increase in fuel prices and economic strain, the local government of Talibon in Bohol province has rolled out a rice assistance program targeting transport and maritime workers. In an advisory, Mayor Janette Aurestila-Garcia said the initiative aims to support tricycle drivers and operators, as well as fishing and passenger

Suspect Robs Phone & Cash of 8-Year-Old Girl in Sta. Cruz, Manila  An eight-year-old girl was robbed of her phone and cash while walking alone to buy snacks in Sta. Cruz, Manila.   According to barangay authorities, the suspect was a man riding a bicycle who followed the child as she walked along the street. CCTV footage ... Read more

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Deaf Woman Expresses Dismay After Nearly Being Removed from Priority Lane  Because Her Disability Was Not Visible A deaf woman expressed her frustration after she was nearly asked to leave the priority lane because her condition was not immediately visible.  Recently, a Threads user known as Gigisquietworld shared her experience of nearly being told to leave the priority lane after being mistaken ... Read more

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Joseph Bitangcol Speaks Out & Shuts Down Rumors About Sandara Park JOSEPH BITANGCOL – The controversy surrounding Sandara Park took an unexpected turn when Joseph Bitangcol publicly defended her character. Without hesitation, Joseph Bitangcol, 41, came to the defense of Sandara Park, 41, amid rumors suggesting that his former girlfriend was involved in illegal drug ... Read more

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City is offering free rides starting Monday, March 23, to workers and students who are headed for Cebu City. Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas said the program will be one-way for now while they also try to fine tune its implementation. “For now, one-way ride sa ta while we assess

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pensioners can now complete their Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) in under a minute using a new online facial authentication system launched by the Social Security System (SSS). Introduced on March 11, 2026, the feature allows eligible pensioners to verify their identity remotely, eliminating the need to visit SSS offices and

LUCENA CITY — An infant and 31 other passengers were rescued after their boat partially submerged in the waters off Calatagan, Batangas, on Thursday, March 19. In a belated report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-District Southern Tagalog said the fishing boat FBCA Prince 2, carrying 32 passengers, was en route from Balayan to Calatagan for