MANILA, Philippines — Savings totaling up to P25.6 billion from non-essential government programs could be rechanneled to fund key responses to the fuel crisis, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo recommended that government agencies cut “non-essential” spending by at least 20%. He added that it could potentially freeing

LOS ANGELES, United States — The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Western Conference top seed and best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Center Chet Holmgren poured in 30 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, and NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and

TAGBILARAN CITY — As the city and towns across Bohol province prepare for a month-long stretch of fiestas in May, Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has ordered all local governments to observe austerity measures in the conduct of celebrations. The directive comes as the entire province traditionally marks fiestas throughout May, one of the busiest and

MANILA, Philippines — As of March 30, the Philippines was no longer Southeast Asia’s most extreme case of fuel price increases, but domestic economic pressures tied to the crisis remain significant, according to an INQUIRER data scientist. Dr. Alicor Panao, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said diesel prices in the Philippines

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Taal Volcano in Batangas had a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Thursday morning, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the activity at the main crater occurred at 10:20 a.m. and lasted for about two minutes. Phivolcs explained that a phreatomagmatic eruption occurs

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings against her appears to be a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Thursday. In an online interview, de Lima explained that Duterte opted to file a petition for certiorari and

Grab PH released a statement regarding the recent incident involving Xyriel Manabat Grab Philippines has suspended a TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service) driver who made lewd comments about Kapamilya actress Xyriel Manabat. To recall, Xyriel decided to take a stand after learning of the inappropriate remarks about her, which garnered widespread online support and condemnation ... Read more

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2 Men Arrested for Stealing Over P18,000 in Coins from Sari-Sari Store  Two men were arrested after allegedly stealing more than P18,000 worth of coins from a small sari-sari store in Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City.  On April 7, 2026, the suspects, aged 41 and 39, broke into the sari-sari store by damaging its ceiling. The incident ... Read more

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Official Statement of Marcos on Araw ng Kagitingan MARCOS JR. – The President released a message for the Filipino people as we celebrate the Day of Valor or “Araw ng Kagitingan”. Today is a holiday in the Philippines as April 9 in the observance of the Day of Valor or the Araw ng Kagitingan and ... Read more

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Police arrested an Israeli national in Phuket yesterday, April 8, for operating a travel agency illegally through a Thai nominee. Officers from the Department of Tourism and Tourist Police investigated illegal travel agencies in Phuket and found two companies in breach of the law. The first company, Gmat Hospitality, was found to be operating through …

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