LUCENA CITY — Farm-to-market road (FMR) projects worth P120 million in Catanauan, Quezon, are nearing completion and are expected to open soon after an inspection by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). “Based on our inspection, the roads were well-constructed and comply with proper engineering standards,” Engr. Randy Frogosa, provincial agrarian reform program officer, said

LEGAZPI CITY — Local officials reported minor damage in parts of Albay province following the magnitude 5.4 earthquake Friday night. Mart Ian Siapno, head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Sto. Domingo town, said initial monitoring showed two minor rockslide incidents in Barangay Alimsog and another in Barangay Buhatan. The

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ester is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) Saturday morning as it moved over the sea east of Taiwan, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Ester was located some 380 kilometers north-northeast

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday that it has released new guidelines to assist schools in making decisions during weather disturbances and other emergencies that may disrupt classes. The agency said in a statement that DepEd Order No. 14 provides clearer guidelines for school Alternative Learning System focal points and division superintendents in

Senate Tension Escalates as Agot Isidro Calls Out Pia Cayetano PIA CAYETANO – A Senate lobby incident has taken another dramatic turn after Agot Isidro publicly criticized Pia Cayetano on social media. Veteran actress Agot Isidro criticized Senator Pia Cayetano over what she described as “drama” following the tense incident that unfolded at the Senate ... Read more

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Lady Customer to Grocery Store: “PANO YUNG MGA COSTUMERS NA HINDI TUMITINGIN NG RESIBO” A lady customer has reminded fellow shoppers to always check their receipts after she claimed she was charged incorrectly at a grocery store.  Recently, Arclina Beaumont, a Facebook user, shared her experience online along with a photo of her receipt. The post garnered various ... Read more

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Baste Duterte Criticizes DENR Over Davao City’s Growing Garbage Problem BASTE DUTERTE – Mayor Baste Duterte has voiced strong criticism against the DENR over its handling of the landfill suspension. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has openly criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), holding the agency responsible for the worsening garbage ... Read more

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MANILA – At least seven airlines are now co-sharing a new premium lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the airport operator said on Thursday. More airlines are expected to use the First Meridian Lounge, a 2,600-square-meter privately operated third-party facility serving eligible business class and premium passengers. Current users are passengers

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has clarified that the so-called 18 “Marines” who appeared in a proceeding at the Senate Thursday were no longer part of the service at the time their alleged acts related to the flood control mess took place. “While some reports have collectively described them as

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala ousted Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand, 6-3, 6-2, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Birmingham Open on Saturday. Eala overcame a tough challenge from Sawangkaew but found her stride in both sets to arrange a semifinal duel with Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova. After Sawangkaew took a 2-1 lead in the second