CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond electricity costs and reliability, water security is emerging as another critical factor that could shape Cebu’s ability to attract investments and sustain economic growth. Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday that Cebu’s growing water shortage poses a long-term risk to the province’s competitiveness. In turn, they are pushing

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to go down, shipping lines here have started trimming fares. On Thursday, June 4, fast-craft operator Ocean Fast Ferries Inc., which owns OceanJet, announced a reduction in the temporary fuel surcharge they implemented when gas prices reached as high as P100 per liter. READ: LIST: VisMin ferry

MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental Rep. Julio Ledesma IV blasted Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, calling him a “disgrace to the Senate” after Cayetano led a two-day boycott that left the upper chamber paralyzed. Ledesma took to social media Wednesday night to vent his frustration with Cayetano over his bloc’s absence from the plenary sessions since

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to authorities in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday in what police described as a result of sustained intelligence and peace-building efforts in the province. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the 402nd Battalion Maneuver Company (BMC) of the

  MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican has elevated the National Shrine and Parish of Saint Padre Pio in Batangas to international shrine status, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). “The Dicastery for Evangelization issued the decree on May 25, 2026, the 139th birth anniversary of St. Padre Pio, though the parish

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized more than P200,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) and an unlicensed firearm during a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Wednesday night. In a report Thursday, the Police Regional Office 4-A said anti-drug operatives arrested the suspect, identified only as “Christopher,” after

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is inclined to call a special session if a formal request contains valid grounds for doing so, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. This comes after Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian said senators are considering holding a special session to tackle bills and appointments that have

Editor’s Note: INQUIRER.net denies involvement in any insinuation of media bribery. The Inquirer’s policies address integrity and corruption through strict ethical guidelines for editorial staff and severe disciplinary rules for all employees. MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Senate media on Thursday slammed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over remarks he made during the Senate blue ribbon

Mutya Orquia Breaks Silence on Hospitalization and Sends Emotional Message to Fans MUTYA ORQUIA – Kapamilya actress Mutya Orquia has moved fans after revealing both her happiest moments and deepest emotional struggles in a heartfelt post. Mutya Orquia has opened up about her recent hospitalization and her ongoing mental health struggles, sharing a deeply personal ... Read more

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Amid Senate Session Inviting Ex-Marines, NBI Speaks on Chamber’s Resource Persons NBI – National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag claimed that he received an information that the 18 ex-marines were allegedly paid. Following the attendance of Senator Chiz Escudero to the Senate session yesterday, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected as the Senate President Pro ... Read more

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