CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans continued their dominant run in the inter-division phase of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference, securing two contrasting victories to remain unbeaten. The defending champions dismantled the Quezon City Simba’s Tribe, 19–2, before grinding out a narrow 11–10 win over Manila AQ Prime

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Do you remember Friendster? Yes, that one app from years back, before we had Facebook. Now, it’s back after shutting down in 2015. However, it’s exclusive for iOS users at the moment. The app is downloadable from the App Store. According to The Free Dictionary, Friendster was launched in 2002 and

MANILA, Philippines — The commemoration of Labor Day in the Philippines began on May 1, 1903, when more than 100,000 workers marched from Tondo to Malacañang to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the Americans. Led by the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas, the protest condemned the exploitation of Filipino workers and called

MANILA, Philippines – President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, cannot hide their income tax returns behind legal technicalities forever, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said Wednesday night. Chua, a lawyer and chairperson of the House committee on good government and public accountability, clarified that the committee on justice’s decision to keep the Bureau

The condoned amount reached ₱799,524,119, including accrued interest, according to DAR Region 8 Director Robert Anthony Yu.  READ: Marcos leads distribution of condonation certificates to farmers The distribution was held at the Tacloban City Convention Center on Wednesday and was led by DAR Undersecretaries Kazel Celeste, Josef Angelo Martires, and Rowena Niña Taduran, representing Agrarian

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now on full alert as part of security measures for rallies marking this year’s Labor Day this coming Friday. The law enforcement agency previously noted it would only be raising its alert level status to “heightened alert” in anticipation of protest-actions. However, in a press briefing

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his commitment to increase the budget for the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) if it is proven to be used properly. He made the statement during the “Sa Eastern Visayas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” event in Tacloban City, Leyte, where he met with scholars under the

Vilma Santos released a statement telling her supporters not to worry Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto told her supporters not to worry. The actress-turned-politician is aware that her fans and supporters are now worried. Because of this, the governor released an official statement amidst the emerging issues and controversies about her ... Read more

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2 Men Roaming Near House Before Dawn Brought to Kalibo Police Station Two men were brought to the Kalibo Municipal Police Station after they were seen roaming around near a house before dawn.  On the early hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, the authorities arrest two men roaming near a house along Escabarte Road in Barangay New Buswang, Kalibo.   According ... Read more

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