CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond affordability concerns, the residential real estate market in Cebu and other parts of the country is facing a growing bureaucratic challenge that is beginning to affect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hoping to buy homes. Industry leaders raised the alarm as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jelo Mar Rota is now searching for new opportunities in collegiate basketball after leaving the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The development was first reported on June 2 by UAAP insider Naveen Ganglani of All-Star Magazine following a recent interview with Rota. Rota of Bantayan, admitted that the decision was not an easy

LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – This rustic mountainous town, South Cotabato’s major tourism destination, has closed the Traankini Resort, one of its key tourism attractions, to visitors for safety reasons as landslides hit the area anew. READ: Landslides destroy road in South Cotabato’s coal mining area Mayor Antonio Fungan Jr. said that Traangkini Resort remained

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finally convened its session on Wednesday with Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, the lone member of the 13-member majority bloc, in attendance. Aside from Escudero, all 11 members of the minority bloc were present in the session. The Senate had been adjourned since Tuesday, during which some members of the 11-member

OLONGAPO CITY  — The southwest monsoon or Habagat is expected to bring several days of heavy rain in Zambales province, according to the state weather bureau on Wednesday. In an advisory at 11:00 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the province is expected to experience continuous monsoon rains from Wednesday, June

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore, replacing Sen. Loren Legarda. He presided over the session on Wednesday, two days after no plenary session was held. Twelve senators, including Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, an ally of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, provided the quorum. READ: Senate finally convenes amid alleged Cayetano-led

Donny Pangilinan believed that the ending does not determine the realness of something Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan shared in a recent interview his thoughts on “endings.” Donny stressed that just because something has ended, it doesn’t mean it wasn’t real. The actor said this when he shared the lesson he learned from his latest movie, ... Read more

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Juliana Parizcova Calls Out Authorities Over Jinggoy Estrada Controversy JINGGOY ESTRADA – Juliana Parizcova did not hold back as she publicly raised concerns over why Senator Jinggoy Estrada is only now facing legal action. Social media personality Juliana Parizcova has spoken out regarding the recent arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, raising questions about the timing ... Read more

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VP Sara Duterte Sends Strong Words of Sympathy & Praise to Fallen Congressman Barzaga SARA DUTERTE – A heartfelt open letter from VP Sara Duterte to Kiko Barzaga has sparked attention on social media. Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her sympathy and support for former Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga following his expulsion from ... Read more

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Store Owner Shares Photo of Woman Who Allegedly Left Without Paying for Her Meal  A female store owner shared a photo of a woman who allegedly left without paying for the food she had eaten.  Recently, Allyson Francisco, a Facebook user, posted a photo of a female customer who allegedly left their eatery without settling ... Read more

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