MANILA, Philippines — Despite the long time given for Vice President Sara Duterte to answer issues raised in the impeachment complaints against her, she still failed to address questions from the people, Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said Tuesday. In a statement, De Lima said it seems that Duterte’s consolidated verified answer leans towards a
Read More »Key Factors Behind Fintech Success in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing fintech markets, with annual revenue projected to reach $180 billion by 2030 compared to $38 billion currently (source: Insignia/McKinsey Global Payments Report). This fast-growing market presents many opportunities for fintech markets to thrive and is famously competitive. With intense competition, only companies with well-adapted strategies can succeed. This ... Read more
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Read More »PISTON-Cebu to join nationwide transport strike on March 19
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON)-Cebu announced it will join a nationwide transport strike on Thursday, March 19, citing the continued rise in fuel prices. It also described fare adjustments for public utility drivers as insufficient. The group said its members will stage a transport
Read More »UCLM Webmasters stay unbeaten in Cesafi Esports League Valorant tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters remained unbeaten after securing their third straight victory in the Cesafi Esports League (CEL) Valorant tournament on Sunday, March 15, at the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) campus. UCLM tightened its grip on the top spot in Group A with a perfect
Read More »₱5,000 fuel subsidy for C. Visayas drivers awaits payout date
Drivers in Central Visayas may soon receive subsidies to cope with rising fuel costs, but a payout date has yet to be set, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region VII (LTFRB-7) said.
Read More »Garcia rules Toledo Trojans monthly chess tournament
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Cebuano chess prospect Triton Blue Garcia won the latest Toledo Trojans Chess Club monthly development tournament held over the weekend at the Toledo City Sports Complex. The 13-year-old standout from Cebu City tallied 6.0 points in the seven-round Swiss system competition, edging a strong field of seasoned and titled players.
Read More »Suico earns NBTC No. 7 spot, secures All-Star Game berth
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano high school standout Henry Kristoffer Suico of Sacred Heart School–Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles has claimed the No. 7 spot in the National Basketball Training Center’s (NBTC) annual rankings of the country’s top under-19 players. The ranking was enough to earn him a spot in the highly anticipated 2026
Read More »Transport strike: LTFRB open for dialogue with Piston
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is willing to hold a dialogue with transport group Piston about its plan to hold a nationwide transport strike amid the oil price hike caused by the Middle East conflict. This is what LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza III said on Tuesday when asked if
Read More »Increased seismic activity detected in Bulusan Volcano – Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday said it has once again recorded increased seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon. Phivolcs issued the statement recording 90 volcanic earthquakes between 12 midnight to 12 noon of March 17, 2026. “Nearly all of these events were weak volcano-tectonic earthquakes associated
Read More »Zambales solon apologizes, to retract bill renaming state university
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A lawmaker from this province on Monday night (March 16) apologized for filing a proposed measure seeking to rename President Ramon Magsaysay State University, saying the move was a “lapse of judgment” and that the bill would be withdrawn. In a statement, Zambales 2nd District Rep. Doris “Bing” Maniquiz said the
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