MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar on Labor Day called for the passage of two bills seeking to reduce job-hunting costs and address job-skills mismatch among Filipino workers. Villar cited Senate Bill No. 1272, or the proposed Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act, and Senate Bill No. 1295, which seeks to create a tripartite council composed of
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Puerto Princesa woman wounded in shooting over domestic dispute
Puerto Princesa City — A 40-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting incident that stemmed from a family altercation in Barangay Sta. Lourdes here on Saturday morning, May 2. Initial report from the Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) stated that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between the victim and her husband. The
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Roasted pigs take center stage in Dagupan village festival
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan – The rich aroma of roasted pigs drifted through a vacant lot along Old De Venecia Highway on Saturday morning as Lasip Chico village here staged its “Lechonan ed Barangay,” a celebration of an industry the community has nurtured for decades. Rows of pigs slowly turned over glowing charcoal pits from 6:30
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May 2 Lotto 6/42 bettor wins ₱35.47M jackpot
MANILA, Philippines—A bettor won the Lotto 6/42 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draw on Saturday, May 2. According to PCSO, the winning Lotto 6/42 combination was 22-34-42-19-03-25, with a jackpot of ₱35.47 million. One ticket holder won the prize. No winner was declared for the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot. The winning combination was
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Cebu’s Nicole Borromeo, Apriel Smith make Ms Universe PH top 30
Nicole Borromeo (Cebu Province) and Apriel Smith (Cebu City) are one step closer to the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 semifinals as they make it to the Top 30 of this year’s prestigious pageant.
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LOOK: Heavy Mayon ashfall blankets towns in Albay
Following a strombolian eruption and continuous pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) from Mayon Volcano, heavy ashfall blanketed several towns in Albay’s third district on Saturday, local officials said.
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LOOK: Heavy ashfall from Mayon Volcano blankets towns in Albay
DARAGA, ALBAY — Heavy ashfall blanketed several towns in Albay’s third district on Saturday following a strombolian eruption and continuous pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) from Mayon Volcano, local officials said. At least 17 barangays in Guinobatan town were severely affected, with some areas experiencing near-zero visibility, Mayor Gemma Ann Ongjoco told the Inquirer. “The ashfall
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HEAT INDEX WATCH: 5 areas may experience temp up to 43°C on May 3
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen (14) areas are forecast to experience “danger level” heat indices, with five areas expected to peak at 43°C on Sunday, May 3, the state weather bureau said. Under the classification of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Association (Pagasa), a heat index of 42°C to 51°C falls under the “danger”
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‘People’s Court’ to monitor Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — A civil society-led “People’s Court” will be formed to monitor the possible Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte following a House committee’s finding of probable cause to impeach her. The House Committee on Justice voted unanimously that evidence in two complaints alleging Duterte misused public funds and made a death
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LIVE UPDATES: Miss Universe Philippines 2026
The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 is set to culminate with a coronation show on Saturday, May 2, as beauty queens from all over the country and other Filipino communities abroad slug it out to become the country’s next representative on the global stage. READ: Miss Universe Philippines 2026: What to expect at the coronation show
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