CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 505th Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration in the City of Lapu-Lapu is now underway, with a series of cultural performances, competitions, and community events filling the April calendar. The annual festivity commemorates the historic victory of Datu Lapulapu while showcasing the island’s rich heritage and vibrant local talent. Activities have already
Read More »‘Hawak mo ang beat’: How the song gave life to Pitik Queen
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you ever danced to the viral Tiktok song “Hawak mo ang beat”? For some, it may be just a dance trend. But for Ian “Pitik Queen” Kamangkang, it is a song that changed his life and others he is helping. How “Pitik Queen” was born In an interview with Toni Gonzaga
Read More »Clark airport remits ₱585 million to national treasury
CLARK FREEPORT–The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has increased its remittance of dividends to the national treasury, turning in ₱585.7 million on Wednesday. The amount represented 60 percent of CIAC’s adjusted net income from its 2025 operations, CIAC president and chief executive officer Jojit Alcazar said in a statement. The recent dividend was 88 percent
Read More »Zambales warns of heat-related illnesses as province sizzles
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Health authorities in this province on Tuesday issued an advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the province experiences “high to dangerous” heat index levels ranging from 37°C to 45°C in the days ahead. Dr. Noel Bueno, head of the Zambales Provincial Health Office, told the Inquirer that
Read More »Remulla apologizes to man fined while mixing cement without shirt
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday visited and apologized to Jhony Lanquino, the man whom authorities fined for not wearing a shirt while mixing cement in front of his home in Mandaluyong City last week. “It’s my fault because I did not make clear what the rules were. Of
Read More »Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Guimaras, Iloilo areas
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 offshore quake struck waters off Iloilo and Guimaras early Wednesday, with state seismologists reporting no expected damage or aftershocks. According to monitoring data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tectonic quake occurred at 9:21 a.m. Its epicenter is located about 7 kilometers south 30° east
Read More »4 held, P354,000 worth of shabu, marijuana seized in Rizal
LUCENA CITY, Quezon– Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Rizal province on Tuesday and Wednesday, with authorities seizing more than P354,000 worth of illegal drugs. In a report, the Police Regional Office 4A said anti-drug operatives in Taytay town arrested a suspect identified only as “Asnor” at around 7:10 p.m.
Read More »Sara Duterte slams House probe, defends law school record
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday criticized the House Committee on Justice hearing where allegations against her were raised, saying she “personally takes issue” with claims that she needed help to get through law school. On April 14, the House Committee on Justice continued with its hearings in connection with the ongoing
Read More »Jasmine Curtis-Smith Admits Being A Dancer Was Her Childhood Dream
Jasmine Curtis-Smith wanted to be a dancer Kapuso actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith shared that her childhood dream was to become a dancer. Jasmine is the younger sister of Kapamilya star Anne Curtis. Years after Anne established her name in the entertainment industry, her younger sister followed in her footsteps. Jasmine has done remarkable acting projects that ... Read more
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Read More »Cellphone Allegedly Used in School Bomb Threat Recovered in Kalibo
Authorities Recover Cellphone Allegedly Used in School Bomb Threat in Kalibo Authorities have recovered a cellphone believed to have been used in a bomb threat targeting a school in Kalibo. On Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, the Kalibo Municipal Police Station conducted an operation in Barangay Tagas, Tangalan and recovered the device. The cellphone was identified as a Samsung Galaxy A02S and is ... Read more
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