THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has released more than P651 million in fuel subsidies to public transport operators and drivers nationwide, saying the distribution is progressing as planned. In a statement on March 30, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the agency coordinated with regional offices and other government agencies to speed … Read more
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The call discussed developments in the military escalation in the region and its perilous … Read more
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) placed all its operating units on a heightened alert on Saturday, March 28, as it rolled out “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2026,” deploying 17,000 personnel to secure ports and coastal areas nationwide. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the deployment includes specialized response teams to assist the expected surge … Read more
Published Mar 27, 2026 10:21 pm TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 2,260 police personnel will be deployed to ensure a safe and orderly Holy Week in Eastern Visayas. Police Brig. Gen. Jayson Capoy, Police Regional Office-8 director, said that they will be strategically assigned to key gathering spots throughout the region starting March 29. Six-hundred … Read more
MINALABAC, Camarines Sur — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the P332,198,409.97 worth of solar-powered irrigation projects that will irrigate 1,807.85 hectares of riceland and benefit 1,800 farmers in the municipalities of Minalabac and Bula Camarines Sur on Monday here. MARCOS’ BICOL VISIT President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is being briefed by National Irrigation Administration officials in … Read more
BACOLOD CITY — Justice has finally been served to a 74-year-old resident and victims of violent incidents on Negros Island, the military said following a clash that resulted in the killing of three rebels on March 21. In a statement, the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army said the three rebels that were killed … Read more
THE Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), emphasizing the need to intensify the early detection campaign. In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the figure stresses the importance of early detection through screening, especially as the country … Read more
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the National Capital Region, stressing the need to intensify the agency’s campaign for early detection. In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the number showed the importance of early detection through screening, … Read more
A PHILIPPINE Army reservist finished 11th out of 76 elite drone pilots who competed in the final round of the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Sydney, Australia, on March 14. The victory of reservist Private First Class Rex Froilan Gil showcased the growing competence of the Philippine Army’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators. Competing … Read more
Archyde Aitutaki, a jewel in the Cook Islands, offers a remarkable escape for families seeking sun, sand and unforgettable experiences. Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches and turquoise waters lies a lagoon teeming with life and adventure, easily accessible through day tours from Rarotonga. A recent journey revealed a seamless blend of relaxation, exploration, and cultural immersion, … Read more