MANILA, Philippines – Boracay Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures and a concessionaire of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), has achieved an Excellent performance rating in the Department of Health’s (DOH) CY 2025 Proficiency Testing Scheme for Water Microbiological Testing Laboratories. The recognition affirms
Read More »TUCP calls out Castro for downplaying emergency call amid oil price hike
MANILA, Philippines — The largest confederation of labor groups in the country called out Palace press officer Claire Castro for prematurely downplaying calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a national emergency to mitigate the energy and price shocks in the country brought by the Middle East crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, the
Read More »Dy hits DBM: Do your job, good budget meaningless if unimplemented
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy has called out the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), asking them to do their job amid reports that the agency still has not released funding for critical infrastructure projects and dole out programs. In his speech on Wednesday before Congress adjourned its session, Dy said
Read More »BINI in Coachella: Members Spend 7 Hours For Training
Coachella 2026 is having BINI PH, and here’s how the group members prepare. BINI in COACHELLA – The Coachella debut of the nation’s girl group is just a month away, and this is how they prepare for this. With their Coachella debut a month away, BINI’s focus now is on preparing for this big event. ... Read more
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Read More »Torregosa embraces spotlight amid rising popularity
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Elite marathoner Artjoy Torregosa is still getting used to the attention that comes with her rapid rise in long-distance running. Fresh off a silver medal finish in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December, Torregosa has carried strong momentum into early 2026. Following her SEA Games debut, the Cebu-based
Read More »Piston-Cebu presses DOE: Intervene amid oil price surge
Protesters from the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Cebu on Wednesday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to exercise its authority to regulate oil prices amid continued increases tied to global market pressures.
Read More »All-Female 6th Escriva Cup kicks off Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The sixth edition of the Escriva Cup, Cebu’s only all-female multisport tournament, is set to kick off from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22, across various venues in the city. This year’s edition is extra special as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of PAREF Southcrest School, celebrating three decades
Read More »Cebu City Jail receives state-of-the-art water filtration systems through “Bangon ug Padayon” project
In a significant step toward upholding the dignity and well-being of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing and turnover ceremony was held at the Cebu City Jail. The event marked the formal handover of critical water filtration units to three jail facilities under the “Bangon ug Padayon” project, a collaborative initiative
Read More »House Agri Chair Enverga, Vice Chair Poe push agri subsidies amid crisis
MANILA, Philippines — In the Committee on Agriculture’s recent briefing on mitigating the effects of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Congressman Brian Poe underscored the urgent need to expand and strengthen subsidy mechanisms for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk, warning that current interventions remain insufficient in the face of rising global pressures. During his interpellation
Read More »Palace says Marcos may declare state of emergency only if needed
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of emergency to address energy issues and price shocks, but only if the situation worsens, according to Malacañang. In an interview on dzMM on Wednesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said such was “possible,” but noted that the matter had not yet been discussed
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