Minglanilla came alive this year with another successful Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2026.
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HEAT INDEX WATCH as of April 6, 2026: Danger level in 3 areas
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index on Monday reached the danger level or 42ºC and above in three areas, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), defines heat index as the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s
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Legarda files Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act for oil crisis relief
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2020 or the Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act, a comprehensive emergency measure to shield Filipino families from the 2026 global oil crisis while laying the groundwork for a more secure and resilient economy. The proposed legislation recognizes a state of national emergency
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Manila Water’s Upper Wawa Dam project in GWA project of the year shortlist
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water’s Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project-Upper Wawa Dam has been shortlisted for the Water Project of the Year category at the prestigious Global Water Awards (GWA), placing the Philippines at the forefront of international excellence in large-scale water infrastructure and climate‑resilient development. Organized annually by leading industry publication Global Water Intelligence,
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Mayor Leni Robredo House Tour: A Peek At Mayor’s Home In Naga
This is the house where Mayor Leni Robredo grew up. Mayor Leni Robredo opened the doors of their family’s house in Naga City, the same house where she spent her childhood. Maria Leonor “Leni” Gerona Robredo is currently the mayor of Naga City, assuming the office on June 30, 2025. She is residing in her family ... Read more
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‘Gasolina’ proceeds for fathers who work on the road —creators
A father’s struggle at the heart of a viral Bisaya film has found new purpose as its creator pledged to return every peso to real-life breadwinners.
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Brace for another oil price hike; diesel could hit ₱170/liter
Diesel prices could hit as high as ₱170 per liter this week as several oil companies will implement another round of oil price hikes this Tuesday, April 7.
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‘Paldo’ for Cebu informants: They get ₱1.6M for drug bust tips
Seven civilian informants in Cebu received a total of ₱1,696,349.59 in cash rewards from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for their role in operations conducted in 2025 that led to confiscation of large volumes of shabu and arrest of drug suspects.
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Mandaue’s ‘spaghetti wires’: Councilor wants them sorted
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Mandaue City councilor is urging the City Engineering Office to strengthen efforts to properly bundle dangling and “spaghetti wires” along busy roads. Councilor Eugene Andaya called on the City Engineering Office to implement again clearing operations and coordinate with telecommunication and cable service providers to address the problem. He chairs
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Probable cause stage in VP Duterte impeach proceedings may end by April – Rep. Flores
MANILA, Philippines – Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said the House Committee on Justice could complete the probable cause stage of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte as early as April and elevate the case to the plenary once Congress resumes session. Flores, vice chair of the justice panel, said the
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