LTO says passing decibel tests does not legalize modified mufflers

Lyle Andales 03/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has clarified that motorcycles fitted with modified mufflers may still be subject to apprehension even if they pass the decibel test conducted by Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers…

Madriaga, alleged ‘bagman,’ sued by Sara Duterte for perjury

Dempsey Reyes - Reporter / @dempseyreyesINQ 03/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga was filed by Vice President Sara Duterte over claims he made last year that he served as her “bagman” who handled drug money during her election campaign in 2022. Duterte,…

Online classes, work from home pushed to cut power costs

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 03/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Online class and work-from-home setups have been suggested to be adopted to reduce power expenses. Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan pushed for these moves amid fears that tensions due to the Middle…

Cebu cement firm seeks P200M compromise in P1.2B tax due

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s largest cement manufacturers is aiming to settle its long-pending tax obligations with the provincial government for a fraction of the original amount. APO Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC), based in…

Cebu Daily News – Top Stories: March 4, 2026

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Risqué remarks about Anne Curtis at impeachment hearing: Suntay hit

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines — For his lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis, Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay was called out on Tuesday by several of his colleagues. The remarks were made by Suntay as he tried to establish a…

Fare hike eyed by LTFRB amid oil price surge over Mideast conflict

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 03/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Provisional fare increases are being considered amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. This is according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday. This was a day after advisories from…

Cebu Daily News – Top Stories: March 3, 2026

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Amid Middle East tensions: Nearly 34,000 OFWs from C. Visayas monitored

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Central Visayas is closely monitoring around 34,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the region who are deployed across the Middle East, as tensions there continue to…

Business as usual: Cebuanos in Middle East cope with tensions

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A few minutes past midnight on Saturday, Feb. 28, the piercing wail of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) emergency alert jolted Sofia Olavides awake. At first, the 28-year-old marketing manager thought it was…

Oil prices rising sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

03/03/2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday, March 2, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf disrupted the global energy supply chain. Traders…

Amid Middle East conflict, Mandaue gets ready to assist OFWs

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/02/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City is prepared to assist Mandauehanon Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the tension in the Middle East who wish to be repatriated. The City Council approved during its regular session on…

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