MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City is expediting the public auction of more than 2,000 impounded and unclaimed vehicles as part of efforts to decongest storage areas and dispose of long-stored units. Hyll Retuya, head of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), said the city has recently held a coordination meeting with the City
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A story of revolts: Retracing the global roots of the Philippine flag
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine national flag is often introduced with this familiar story: sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad and proudly unfurled during the declaration of independence in Kawit, Cavite. However, history is rarely a solitary thread. As detailed in historical research by the Presidential
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Digital banks in PH hit P153 billion in deposits amid rapid growth
MANILA, Philippines — Deposits held by the country’s digital banks surged past P150 billion in the first quarter, highlighting the sector’s rapid expansion as online-only lenders continue gaining ground against traditional banks. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that the six licensed digital banks in the country collected P153 billion in
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Toledo Xignex Trojans one win away from PCAP crown
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans moved a step closer to retaining their title in the PCAP All-Filipino Conference after defeating the Bacolod Blitzers in the Southern Division finals on Wednesday, May 27. Toledo survived a tight opening set before pulling away in the second, securing a 2–0 sweep in the match series.
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Rare Luzon bleeding-heart dove released in Apayao forest
CALANASAN, Apayao — A rare Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) has been released back into the wild on Thursday after it was rescued in Barangay Ferdinand here. The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) said that during an exploration activity in Mount Malingudo, the ground-dwelling bird was found caught in an illegal trap, prompting environmentalists to
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Tulfo slams Padilla’s take on force majeure: Absent due to hot weather?
MANILA, Philippines — Minority Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday questioned majority Senator Robin Padilla’s description of “force majeure” after the latter said it could be invoked due to the forecasted severe La Niña and El Niño. On Wednesday evening, Padilla said a force majeure clearly exists to allow online participation in Senate sessions because of
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‘Prince of Ibalong’: Bicol myth turned into video game prototype
Long before heroes were rendered in pixels and landscapes built from digital code, the Bicol Region had already been telling stories of courage, monsters and destiny through the ancient verses of the Ibalong Epic. Passed down through generations, the epic remains one of the Philippines’ most treasured literary and cultural inheritances, though for many, its
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Senate should focus on Duterte impeach trial, not flood mess – solon
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate should focus on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte rather than the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre said on Thursday. Acidre urged senators to let the state graft buster investigate the flood control projects issue that has stirred tensions in the chamber after some senators
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Trouble in paradise: Siargao grapples with unruly tourists
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has renewed calls for responsible travel following a series of violent incidents involving foreign tourists on this popular surfing island, sparking concerns over visitor behavior and local safety. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and local officials in General Luna—the island’s primary tourism hub—reiterated a stricter code of conduct for
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USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Thursday, May 28, 2026
Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Thursday, May 28, 2026 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more
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