CEBU CITY, Philippines — Riders using modified or aftermarket motorcycle mufflers may soon get clearer guidance, with the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) confirming that certain modifications will be allowed. They do need to meet specific standards on noise and equipment. The clarification comes as LTO-7 prepares to release updated guidelines following mounting
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LCPO cop faces attempted murder raps over cemetery shooting
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has formally filed a case of attempted murder before the Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor’s Office against a policeman involved in a shooting incident inside a private cemetery in Sitio Soong 1, Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday morning, March 23, 2026. The LCPO identified the suspect
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Archbishop Abet mandates prayer amid Iran war, rising prices
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has released an oratio imperata or mandatory prayer for peace and for solidarity with the poor as wars rage and economies suffer in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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Mandaue City’s free rides to cover more routes starting March 30
The Mandaue City Government will expand its Libreng Sakay Program to help ease transportation costs for residents amid rising fuel prices.
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Over 22,900 TNVS drivers get P5,000 cash aid — DSWD
MANILA, Philippines — Over 22,900 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers so far have received the P5,000 cash financial assistance from the government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday. In a social media post, the DSWD gave the following breakdown of TNVS drivers who received the aid in Metro Manila
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House panel asks PSA to verify OVP, DepEd secret fund beneficiaries
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has been asked to verify its reports on the lack of records for some individuals who allegedly received confidential funds (CF) from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education. During Wednesday’s House Committee on Justice hearing, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima
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INQToday: Duterte impeachment: House panel subpoenas threat probe record, SALNs
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: House panel subpoenas VP Sara SALNs, threat probe record The House of Representatives’ committee on justice has issued a subpoena for records of the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s threats against ranking officials and her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) from 2007. At
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Luistro stands by ‘mini trial’ term for Sara Duterte impeach hearings
MANILA, Philippines — “No regrets.” This was the response of Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro when pressed if she regretted using the term “mini trial” to refer to the “hearing proper” of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Duterte’s camp zeroed in on her “mini trial” remarks as a reason not to attend the proceedings,
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Marcos signs law suspending fuel excise tax
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law a bill authorizing him to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, as the country continues to feel the impact of rising oil prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Republic Act No. 12316 states that the sitting president, upon the
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Why the Japanese people love Thais so much, though there are still a few ‘what on earth?’ moments
According to a regular annual survey by the Japanese Cabinet Office, Thailand consistently ranks among the countries Japanese people feel most warmly towards, usually second only to Taiwan. Japanese tourists in Thailand often seem especially relaxed. They appear more cheerful, open and at ease than they do back home. They smile more easily, speak to …
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