UNITED NATIONS, United States — The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released Wednesday by the United Nations. The increased cost of food makes a healthy diet require an average of $4.28 purchase

PAGADIAN CITY – Authorities recovered alleged smuggled cigarettes valued at almost P7 million during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Muricay here early Thursday morning. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, said the city police, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted the operation at around

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has received an unmodified opinion after more than 30 years from the Commission on Audit (COA) for fiscal year 2025. An unmodified or unqualified opinion is issued when the auditor concludes the financial statements of an agency are prepared according to the applicable financial reporting framework, according

MANILA, Philippines — The government will provide another round of cash assistance to benefit 7.5 million low-income households affected by the rising oil prices driven by the renewed conflict in the Middle East. In a video statement released on Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government will expand its support to Filipinos through the Uplift

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged arson incident was reported at the home of Bilyonaryo News Channel digital chief and former Philippine Daily Inquirer journalist Marlon Ramos in Laguna early Thursday morning. The fire broke out at the kitchen of Ramos’ home in a subdivision in Santa Rosa City around 2:43 a.m., causing an explosion, according

Actress Angel Locsin Pens Open Letter for Sen. Robin Padilla ANGEL LOCSIN – The actress penned an open letter for Senator-judge Robin Padilla amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Amid the tackling of the impeachment complaint against Vice Pres. Duterte in the Senate, several individuals who support and are against against the ... Read more

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Elderly Couple Stabbed by Man Seeking Shelter From Heavy Rain An elderly couple was left injured after a man they tried to help suddenly attacked them inside their small stall in Bogo City, Cebu.  On Sunday evening (July 12, 2026), the victims were identified only by their aliases Roberto, 66, and Virginia, 65. The couple was inside their stall in Barangay Nailon ... Read more

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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano Points Out Only Few Lawyers Are Left To Function in Chamber Now ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senate Minority Leader cited Senator Imee Marcos as he named the senators who have experience in law despite a previous controversy. Currently, 21 senators are left functioning in the Senate for the ... Read more

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Truck Driver From Aklan Loses Phone, Money, & License in Bulacan A truck driver from Aklan gets stranded for more than four months after allegedly losing his cellphone, money, and driver’s license during a work trip.   The man was identified as Henrich Dordas Rose, a resident of Barangay Fulgencio in the municipality of Balete, Aklan. He was working as ... Read more

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The owner of a Bangkok coffee shop plans to take legal action against a customer accused of verbally abusing his LGBTQ+ employee during a confrontation at the store. The incident gained widespread attention after the owner of Outletó Coffee shared CCTV footage on his Facebook account, แก๊ป วิงส์, on July 10. The footage appears to …

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