PARIS, France — Filipino Defense Minister Gilbert Teodoro, whose country has declared an energy emergency as a result of the Middle East war, said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened “immediately”. Iran has virtually closed the vital strait since the US-Israeli strikes that started the war on February 28, causing global
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Transport strike on March 27: Why PISTON-Cebu will join for one day
CEBU CITY, Philippines — PISTON-Cebu will join the nationwide transport strike for only one day on March 27. The group cited time constraints in organizing its local participation despite the two-day protest set by its national leadership. The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) had earlier declared a nationwide transport strike
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Faith and security: Cebu City police set for Holy Week deployment
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Security preparations are in place in Cebu City ahead of the Holy Week 2026 observance, with police set to deploy more than 1,300 personnel and force multipliers to secure key areas, including transport hubs and places of worship. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franco Rudolf Oriol, spokesperson of the Cebu City Police Office
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House gives free rides for those commuting from SJDM, Welcome Rotonda
MANILA, Philippines — Commuters moving from the City of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City can enjoy free rides after the House of Representatives launched trips as part of their transport relief initiative amid rising fuel costs. In a statement on Thursday, the House said that it launched a
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PNP to bolster community ties to address rising cases of suicide
[Warning: Mention of suicide] MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Thursday said the agency will be strengthening its relationships with communities in a bid to address the rising cases of suicide. “As law enforcers, the PNP also wants the public to feel that they can rely on
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Marcos’ Partido Federal gains strength in House – South Cotabato gov
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) has been gaining strength in the House of Representatives, trailing behind the dominant Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), its president, South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., said. “Actually, the number is increasing regularly. We are the super majority in the local government, with the governors
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Calapan City heat index hits 41°C; ‘extreme caution’ advised
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city are warned of mounting health risks as the heat index soared to a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, prompting local disaster officials to raise an “extreme caution” advisory. Data from the Calapan City Public Market monitoring station recorded the peak value at 11 a.m,
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Rice trader gives free gas to over 300 South Cotabato trike drivers
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – May you live long and your tribe increase. A young businesswoman received such wishes for her kindness after she gave out free gasoline for hundreds of tricycle and habal-habal drivers in the towns of Surallah and T’boli amid the skyrocketing fuel prices due to the Middle East war. READ: Marcos OKs
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PCSO Lotto Result March 26, 2026
Lotto Result Today – PCSO releases the complete lotto results for Thursday, March 26, 2026 for 6/42, 6/49, EZ2 (2D), Swertres (3D) and 6D.
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Kaila Estrada Has This Effect On Daniel Padilla, Says Karla Estrada
Karla Estrada shared something about Kaila Estrada Queen Mother Karla Estrada revealed the effect that Kapamilya actress Kaila Estrada has on her son, Supreme Idol Daniel Padilla. Kaila and Daniel‘s relationship is one of the hottest showbiz topics these past few months. Fans have been gushing over their sweet photos and videos that circulated online. ... Read more
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