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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said it will start accepting applications for special permits for public transportation during this year’s observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Sept. 21. According to LTFRB Acting Chairperson Greg Pua Jr., applications will be accepted from Sept. 21 to

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has assured Vice President Sara Duterte that the Philippine National Police (PNP) under the Marcos administration will not be used to harm her or her supporters, despite her being among the president’s main political nemeses. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday defended the PNP after Duterte said she feared

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) confiscated around P100 million worth of alleged contraband in three maritime operations conducted from August 28 to September 3. Authorities reported that the seizures included undocumented diesel fuel valued at P72,172,046; smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes and a motor vessel worth P27,228,969; and illegally transported

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President (OP) will be able to maintain its operations despite a proposed 64-percent cut in its budget for 2027, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said in a statement on Sunday. The House appropriations committee earlier voted 37-5 to swiftly end debate on the OP’s P10.15-billion proposed budget, cutting short discussions

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government is working with energy-sector stakeholders on longer-term solutions to continuing power interruptions as residents demand clearer timelines and immediate measures, Mayor Raisa Treñas said. In a statement on Sept. 4, Treñas said the city government understood how repeated outages were affecting households, businesses, workers, and everyday activities. She

Marian devotees walked through the streets of Cebu City before sunrise on Sunday, September 6, in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole.

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu Provincial Government will cut non-essential electricity use in its facilities by one hour every Monday as the Visayas power supply situation worsens and rotational brownouts continue to affect Cebu. Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed Executive Order No. 47, Series of 2026, adopting and implementing the “Takna Pagpawong sa Suga” (TAPS) Program

Cebuana swimmer Adrianna Erika Ching, 10, will represent Cebu City during the "Batang Pinoy" national tournament from Dec. 12 to 18, 2026 in Bacolod City.

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution panel spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Sunday criticized Vice President Sara Duterte who expressed fears for her safety, saying it was “ironic” as she was facing a grave threats case.  Duterte on Saturday posted a P360,000 bail for three counts of grave threats before a