CEBU CITY, Philippines— With the 29th edition of Buhing Kalbaryo fast approaching, cast members of the Lenten drama shared their reasons for partaking in the Holy Week custom. In an interview with CDN Digital, Buhing Kalbaryo actresses portraying Salome and Herodias shared their reflections as they took on challenging roles and the transformation that came
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Heat index in Cotabato City may hit 41°C; 70 areas on alert
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Cotabato City is expected to hit 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, March 31, placing it under the “extreme caution” category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA classifies heat index levels between 33°C and 41°C as “extreme caution,” where heat cramps and heat exhaustion
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Irrigation project enables 3rd cropping in Iloilo town
ILOILO CITY — For the first time, 517 farmer-members of the Agbato Calinog Irrigators Association Inc. in the municipality of Calinog in Iloilo embarked on a third cropping, or double dry season cropping. This comes following the successful delivery of irrigation waters from the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II). Steve Cordero, officer-in-charge for
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Cloudy weather expected over PH on Tuesday, March 31
MANILA, Philippines — Partly cloudy to cloudy weather is expected over the whole country on Tuesday, March 31, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies. There is a chance of thunderstorms in
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Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle
PARIS, France — Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday “the best gift”. Addressing fans in a video released on social media, the 58-year-old Canadian said her condition had improved and she would
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Easter emergency bonus for SSS, GSIS pensioners pushed by lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines – SSS-GSIS Pensyonado Party-list Rep. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet on Monday called for the immediate release of an “Easter Emergency Bonus” to cushion the impact of rising prices on pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Macasaet emphasized that pensioners remain among the most vulnerable sectors during this
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‘No second chance’: LTO, LTFRB eye sanctions vs drug-positive drivers in Cebu terminals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Drivers who tested positive for illegal drugs during drug tests at Cebu’s major bus terminals on Monday, March 30, face immediate revocation of their licenses and possible franchise sanctions. Nine drivers tested positive in initial drug screening under Oplan Harabas: “Project Huli-Week,” conducted ahead of the expected surge of passengers for
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‘Gas and run’ case: Driver now in police custody
MANILA, Philippines — Police now have in their custody the driver who fled from a gas station without paying for fuel worth P5,000. This was confirmed by Quezon City Police District (QCPD) spokesperson Maj. Jennifer Gannaban on Monday night through the Inquirer in a text message, and that the suspect was taken into the custody
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Daily Gospel, March 31, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for March 31, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Holy Week. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 30, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 29, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 13, 21-33.36-38. Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, Amen,
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Carpooling eyed in Metro under strict guidelines
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will soon release special permits to individuals or companies seeking to enroll in the government’s carpooling program, as a way to provide alternative transportation to commuters. At a briefing on Monday, officials of the LTFRB, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Office
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