CEBU CITY, Philippines — As traffic congestion continues to worsen in the fast-growing northern upland communities here, the transportation committee chairman has asked the national government to study the feasibility of building a monorail linking Barangay Pit-os to downtown Cebu. This proposal could revive discussions on another mass transit option, even as major transport projects

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Province, Cebu City, and Talisay City formalized sisterhood agreements with San Juan City on Wednesday, July 15, aiming to open up an exchange of governance practices between the Cebu LGUs and their Metro Manila counterpart. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, and Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam”

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged arson incident was reported at the home of Bilyonaryo News Channel digital chief and former Philippine Daily Inquirer journalist Marlon Ramos in Laguna early Thursday morning. The fire broke out at the kitchen of Ramos’ home in a subdivision in Santa Rosa City around 2:43 a.m., causing an explosion, according

PAGADIAN CITY – Authorities recovered alleged smuggled cigarettes valued at almost P7 million during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Muricay here early Thursday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, said the city police, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted the operation at around

KORONADAL CITY — The provincial government of Sarangani has lifted its alternative work arrangements and restored regular government operations, which were disrupted by the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao said that beginning Thursday, provincial government employees will return to their regular work hours of 8 am to 5 pm from

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Cagayan, July 15, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.5 magnitude quake in Cagayan today, July 15, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous strong earthquake in General Santos that was initially recorded at 7.0 magnitude, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute ... Read more

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Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Thursday, July 16, 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, July 16, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeks inquiry into the government’s preparations in protecting the agriculture sector and ensuring the country’s food supply ahead of El Niño, which is forecast to worsen and persist until the first quarter of next year. Earlier this week, Sen. Pangilinan filed Senate Resolution No. 515 directing the agriculture

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is headed to the new Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas after the Sandiganbayan ordered his transfer on Wednesday, concluding a nine-day hospital arrest following his recovery from pneumonia. The order was issued by Associate Justice Karl Miranda, chair of the anti-graft court’s Third Division, who pointed to the

MANILA, Philippines — An effusive eruption was recorded in Mayon Volcano for the 192nd day on Thursday, July 16, the Philippine Institution of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.  Footage released by Phivolcs captured the strombolian activity in the summit crater of the Mayon Volcano and pyroclastic density current from 2:42 a.m to 3:11 a.m. “Effusive