Yearly Archives: 2026

‘Stay in the game’: Women entrepreneurs urged to pivot through crisis

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Women entrepreneurs and startup founders in Cebu were urged to embrace innovation, adaptability, and resilience as economic headwinds, including rising fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, continue to challenge businesses across sectors. The call was made during WE Meet Cebu, held in a lifestyle complex in Brgy.

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2 alleged NPA rebels killed in clash with troops in Camarines Sur

LEGAZPI CITY — Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government forces in Goa, Camarines Sur, on Saturday morning (June 6), military officials said. The firefight broke out at around 5 a.m. in Barangay San Isidro West during an operation conducted by the 83rd Infantry Battalion in

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Zamboanga del Sur sees agriculture growth with P345-M FMR projects

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur has secured P345 million worth of farm-to-market (FMR) projects, a development seen to enhance agricultural productivity, ease transportation and stimulate economic growth in the area. Gov. Divina Grace Yu said the infrastructure investment will be funded by the Department of Agriculture (DA)

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Edu Manzano Bashed By Netizens Due To Interview with Kiko Barzaga

Netizens reacted to this post that Edu Manzano shared Veteran-actor host Edu Manzano is now being bashed on social media because of Congressman Kiko Barzaga. Edu is one of the celebrities who engaged in political and social issues. He uses his social media platforms to criticize political figures and share his views on politicians, such ... Read more

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Tourist surge at Surin’s Prasat Ta Kwai exceeds expectations

On Saturday, over 1,000 tourists visited Prasat Ta Kwai and Hill 350 in Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district, exceeding the daily visitor cap as the border attraction reopened to the public for the first time since the Songkran holiday. Tourists began arriving in the morning, checking in at Ban Thai Santisuk School in Bak Dai …

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Indonesian man sentenced to jail for molesting Thai girl on flight

A Singapore court sentenced an Indonesian man to 15 months in jail and caning on June 3 after he admitted molesting a 17 year old Thai girl during a flight from Okinawa to Singapore on April 15. The suspect, 20 year old Ariel Lhudfiyan Muarifin pleaded guilty to outrage of modesty after the incident on …

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Eala to face doubles partner Bartunkova for Birmingham title

MANILA – Filipina Alex Eala advanced to the final of the WTA 125 Birmingham Open after surviving a thriller against Swiss Rebeka Masarova, 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, Saturday night at the Edgbaston Priory Club in the United Kingdom. Playing in her first grass-court tournament of the season, top seed Eala moves on to face fifth-seeded Czech player

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Miss Badian Pageant: The search for a woman of resilience

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Following the calamities that struck Cebu in 2025, the local government of Badian is searching for a resilient woman to serve as the town’s next ambassadress. “We want ladies who can really represent Badian as a breathtaking destination despite all the things that happened last year, with all the challenges that

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PH may experience 1 to 2 tropical cyclones in June — Pagasa

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Up to two tropical cyclones may affect the country this June, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its tropical cyclone threat potential forecast issued on June 4, 2026, Pagasa said the weather systems may develop in the northwestern section of its monitoring domain. ‘Ester’ passes through

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Woman gunned down outside Negros Occidental jail

BACOLOD CITY — A 41-year-old woman was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants shortly after leaving the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City, on Saturday afternoon, June 6. Police identified the victim only as Lowela, a resident of Barangay 2 in Manapla, Negros Occidental. According to investigators, the victim had just left

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