MANILA – The Philippines is stepping up its push for stronger tourism and business connectivity with China through the opening of new direct flights from Hangzhou, Changsha, and Chongqing. The Department of Tourism (DOT), in a news release on Wednesday, said XiamenAir inaugurated on May 20 the Hangzhou–Manila service that offers a direct three-and-a-half-hour flight, replacing

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña asked the Cebu City Council for 30 to 60 days to craft a long-term solution to the city’s worsening garbage crisis, as the city government eyes a P360-million materials recovery facility (MRF) in Barangay Mabolo to cut waste disposal costs and reduce dependence on landfills. The proposal

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A decomposing body was discovered in a grassy area in Sitio Cangcaya, Barangay Poblacion in Alcoy, Cebu, early on Wednesday morning, May 27. Authorities initially had difficulty identifying the victim due to the advanced state of decomposition. Later in the day, police confirmed that the body belonged to Jean Oropesa Belardo,

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A portion of P. Remedio Street corner A.S. Fortuna Street in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, will be closed until July due to an ongoing drainage rehabilitation project being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Hyll Retuya, head of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), said the

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Soaring gas prices have driven existing and future car owners here to shift to electric vehicles (EVs), particularly plug-in hybrid ones. Loans for ‘new energy cars’ in Cebu have surged since the costs of fossil fuel products increased as a result of the war in the Middle East, according to industry

AGUSAN DEL SUR — For young volleyball player Sittie Zhairah Amer of Davao City, competing at the Palarong Pambansa is not only about winning games but also about representing young Muslim athletes on the national stage. The Grade 6 learner from Buhangin Central Elementary School is competing in the Elementary Volleyball event as part of

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judges should be physically present during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, particularly during voting, because the gravity of the proceedings requires full attention and direct observation of witnesses. House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chair Jude Acidre made the statement as senators debated a proposal allowing remote

MANILA, Philippines — With only a few days left before Congress adjourns plenary sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Wednesday said the House of Representatives remains focused on sustaining its legislative momentum. He said they are also passing measures that directly address transparency, child protection, public welfare, digital accountability, and economic development.

PNP says no special treatment for Senator Bato Dela Rosa. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that Senator Bato Dela Rosa will not receive any special treatment on his ICC arrest. Previously, the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed the arrest warrant against Senator Bato Dela Rosa. It has been revealed that it was originally issued in November ... Read more

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Basketball Star Kai Sotto Marries Actress Rere Madrid KAI SOTTO – Fans were left in disbelief as a surprise wedding announcement of Kai Sotto and Rere Madrid went viral online. Kai Sotto and Rere Madrid surprised netizens as announced by photo and videography company Nice Print through a post shared on Wednesday, May 27. The ... Read more

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