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Denpasar, Indonesia–Buckets of blooms adorn Yuvita Anggi Prinanda’s sidewalk flower stall in Bali, but their perfume can’t mask the stench of accumulating trash bespoiling parts of the resort island famed for its natural beauty. Bali’s largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April, as the government moves to enforce a longstanding ban

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of basketball referees has raised concerns over alleged unpaid dues from the Cebu City Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation following their involvement in Sugbo Cup Season 3 in 2025. The concern was brought to light by the Metro Cebu Basketball Referees Association (MCBRA) during a guest appearance on the DYHP

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — At least 11 houses were affected after a fire broke out in Purok Ruby, Sitio Sta. Cruz, Barangay Jagobiao, Mandaue City, on Thursday morning, April 30, with damage to property initially estimated at P3.6 million. Barangay Captain Marydith Merino said 11 families were affected by the fire. She added that five

Panglao Island, Bohol,April 2026 — The Bellevue Resort has set a new benchmark for hospitality in Bohol, earning dual recognition as the province’s first Halal-certified by the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines (HICCIP) and as a Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment by the Department of Tourism (DOT). This landmark achievement underscores the resort’s

MANILA, Philippines — Newly promoted Brig. Gen. Michael “Mikee” Romero of the Philippine Air Force Reserve Force has been awarded three of the Philippine Navy’s rarest and highest qualifications—an achievement military officials describe as unprecedented in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Navy. Romero received the Naval Aviator Wings, Command-at-Sea Badge,

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday unveiled the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) microsite, which presents the government’s efforts to cushion Filipinos from the impacts of the Middle East conflict. Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran, speaking at a briefing in Malacañang, said the website lists

MANILA, Philippines – Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon welcomed the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) to penalize Maynilad Water Services Inc. for failing to provide continuous water supply to customers in the West Zone, including Muntinlupa. MWSS-RO imposed a ₱54.28-million fine on Maynilad and ordered a ₱327.96 rebate for

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday called for a decisive shift from the cycle of “trauma and repair” toward proactive climate readiness, urging the Philippines to legislate for anticipation to safeguard communities before disasters strike. Legarda delivered her keynote address at the Asia Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (ACCCDR) on April

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano continued its eruptive activity for the 115th consecutive day on Thursday, April 30, with sustained lava effusion, ash emissions, and hazardous volcanic events, according to state volcanologists. In its latest 24-hour observation, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said lava continued to flow through multiple gullies or slopes,

Female Passenger Slams Taxi Driver in Bacolod City Over Alleged Overcharging  A female passenger expressed her disappointment online after allegedly being overcharged several times by the same taxi driver.  Recently, Iz Za, a Facebook user, shared photos of the taxi and its driver while narrating her experience. The post quickly went viral on social media and gained mixed reactions from ... Read more

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