MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Registered senior citizens in Mandaue City may soon receive up to P12,000 in annual cash assistance if the proposed P2,000 increase is approved by the City Council. Councilor Joel Seno, chairperson of the City Council’s Committee on Appropriations, Budget, and Finance, said the Office of the Mayor has already endorsed the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An American national remains under the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) after authorities allegedly found him inside a condominium unit in Cebu City with two male minors during a law enforcement operation conducted on Sunday evening, May 24. According to information released by the NBI

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) on Tuesday launched its National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) to address the growing online gambling addiction among Filipinos. Callers may reach the helpline at (02) 8248-9568 to directly connect them to trained counselors for confidential support and counseling for those experiencing gaming-related issues. The hotline is

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working days in five localities for the celebration of their respective anniversaries and special occasions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1260, declaring June 6 a special non-working day in Bamban, Tarlac, for the celebration of Bamban Day. He also signed Proclamation No. 1261, declaring June 16

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Despite the looming rainy season, scorching temperatures persisted on Wednesday as four localities in Rizal and Batangas provinces logged dangerous heat index levels. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Cuenca, Batangas, said in a social media post that the town may have reached 47°C as of 1 p.m. The data was

MANILA, Philippines — The manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was also launched in three cities in Metro Manila on Wednesday, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Remulla confirmed the development to the Inquirer in a text message but did not provide additional details. Earlier on Wednesday morning, National Bureau of