MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned against the possibility of a “super” El Niño toward the end of the year. This as high fuel prices drive up farm input and production costs. “It…
The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy. Marijuana is now described as having moderate to…
Global love? Filipino food is no stranger to it with two classic chicken dishes also getting their well-deserved spotlight. Inasal na manok (chicken inasal) and abodong manok (chicken adobo) have both landed on TasteAtlas list of the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — What should have been a celebration of Kingston Ralph Ko Cheng’s 24th birthday on Thursday, April 23, 2026, instead marked a somber milestone, as the first trial in the fatal Banilad hit-and-run case…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first court hearing in the Banilad hit-and-run case that killed young entrepreneur Kingston Ralph Ko Cheng opened on Thursday, April 23, with the prosecution presenting its first witness as trial proceedings formally…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The economy of Central Visayas grew by 3.7 percent in 2025, the regional Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-7) announced. However, it was a slower pace compared to 2024 and slightly below the 4.4 percent…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — April 23, 2026, was a day that should have been spent celebrating Kingston Cheng’s birthday, but today, his family and friends gathered not to celebrate but to seek justice. On the early morning…
Cebu, Philippines — Republic Act (RA) 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, sets out the country’s policy of ensuring road safety by penalizing acts of driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs,…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in parts of Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, and Misamis Oriental to allow residents to celebrate local festivals and anniversaries. Proclamation 1219 sets April 30 as…
Cebu, Philippines–The University of San Carlos College of Law formally submitted a legislative proposal to the Senate, seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) 10586 and establish a “Vision Zero Philippines” framework aimed at eliminating road fatalities. The…
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau officially issued an El Niño alert on Wednesday, following the high probability that this phenomenon would develop from June to August and last until early 2027. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of the late entrepreneur Kingston Ralph Cheng has expressed support for proposed amendments to the country’s anti-drunk and drugged driving law. The reforms could help prevent similar tragedies and address long-standing…
