KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – The Kidapawan City government in Cotabato province rejected calls for a fare hike, but will extend a P1,000 monthly fuel subsidy for each tricycle driver until December this year to help them parry the blows of skyrocketing fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East. Kidapawan Mayor Jose
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Teen rushes to return home to reunite with ailing grandma
MANILA, Philippines — As many Filipinos return to their provinces for Holy Week this year, an 18-year-old student is eager to go home to spend time with her ailing grandmother. In an interview with the Inquirer on Holy Wednesday, Princess Dianela said she was not supposed to return to Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, until Saturday, April 4, but
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Malacañang Slams Imee Marcos for Asking Forgiveness from Late Dad for Failing to Guard PBBM
Statement of Malacañang on Sen. Imee Marcos Claiming Marcos Sr. Allegedly Asked Her To Guard Brother Bongbong Malacañang hit back at Senator Imee Marcos for asking forgiveness from the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. for failing to guard Pres. Bongbong Marcos. Aside from the rift between the President and the Vice President, another thing ... Read more
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Mandaue still bans e-bikes from city’s major roads
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City is continuing to enforce its ban on electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric tricycles (e-trikes) along major roads. The policy remains in place even as some local government units consider allowing e-bikes on highways due to rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. Hyll Retuya, head of
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₱5K proposed aid: If approved, who may receive?
Minimum wage workers in Central Visayas could soon receive a one-time subsidy of ₱5,000 to help offset rising costs of living amid fuel price spikes linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Massage therapist nabbed for filming client in Parañaque
MANILA, Philippines — A 29-year-old massage therapist was arrested Tuesday in Parañaque for allegedly attempting to secretly video-record a female client undressing inside a mall spa. Police identified the suspect, known by the alias “Jun-Jun” and a resident of Pasay City, who was apprehended around 2:30 p.m., at a spa on the second floor of
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33 PUV drivers test positive for drug use amid Holy Week rush
MANILA, Philippines — At least 33 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in four regions have tested positive for drug use during the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) random drug testing for the Holy Week rush. In separate statements on Wednesday, PDEA regional offices reported the following numbers of PUV drivers who were tested and those
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PNP finds P38.6-M drugs inside ‘abandoned’ parcels at Pasay mail hub
MANILA, Philippines — Packs of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P38.6 million were discovered inside three “abandoned” inbound parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday. The parcels were flagged during an inspection by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Inter-agency Interdiction Task Group on Tuesday,
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PNP tells motorists: Keep your cool on the road amid Holy Week rush
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged motorists to “keep their cool” while traveling during this year’s Holy Week rush. “Don’t let road rage ruin your plans for the Holy Week. Let us all set a good example on the road, especially since most motorists are traveling with their children and family,”
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Caap urges air travelers to follow dangerous goods regulations
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Wednesday urged all air travelers to comply with dangerous goods regulations to ensure a safe flight and avoid penalties during Holy Week. According to Caap, dangerous goods are globally regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization. These items may pose risks to the
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