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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Netizens did not turn a blind eye to the ‘money hunt’ contents of vloggers across social media, citing that they were unsafe and appeared to be merely for views. This follows after Bisaya content creator known online as Run Dolph called out a certain vlogger whose participant in one of their

MANILA, Philippines — About 9.2 million Filipino families—equivalent to 35 percent—identify themselves as “poor,” according to Octa Research’s report released Wednesday. Based on Octa’s first quarter Tugon ng Masa survey, the recorded self-rated poverty in March is two percentage points lower than the 37 percent (9.8 million families) reported in December 2025. Despite the decline

Stockholm, Sweden–The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighborhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place. The cafe features a minimalist design: a few tables decorated with small plants and grey walls. Behind the counter is barista Kajetan Grzelczak

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will expand maternity benefits beginning April 30. PhilHealth coverages for normal delivery will already be increased from P9,750 to P29,000. Meanwhile, the coverage for those who will give birth via caesarean section will increase from P37,000 to P58,000. ALSO READ:

Although the PhilHealth system is functioning as designed, a data scientist said the Philippines may want to consider models such as Taiwan’s, where almost all residents contribute through “fixed, manageable premiums” based on their category. Dr. Alicor Panao, a data scientist and associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said PhilHealth’s latest claims data

MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan on Wednesday advised residents to take precautionary measures due to a chemical leak in Barangay 168, Deparo. In a social media post, Malapitan urged residents to remain inside their homes and keep their doors and windows shut. He also advised them to wear face masks if they

QUEZON, Bukidnon — A total of 555 tricab or “bao-bao” drivers in Quezon town received P5,000 each in cash assistance on Tuesday under a government program aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices. The payout was held at the Municipal Evacuation Center in Poblacion and facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development

Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more

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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Eastern Samar, April 29, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.8 magnitude quake in Eastern Samar today, April 29, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 5.7 magnitude quake that struck Sultan Kudarat, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and ... Read more

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Robbing the House of Ex-Girlfriend’s Parents in Quezon City  A 29-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly broke into and robbed the house of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in Quezon City.  On the afternoon of April 24, 2026, the incident happened at a residence in North Olympus, Barangay Kaligayahan. According to police, nobody ... Read more

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