MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has reached upper-middle income (UMIC) status, the World Bank said. In its latest income assessment released Wednesday, the World Bank reported that the Philippines’ gross national income (GNI) per capita was at US$4,850,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is expediting the procurement of speed guns and plans to deploy more traffic enforcers along the South Road Properties (SRP) as part of efforts to strengthen speed limit enforcement and reduce…
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone stop Messi? Does Merlin the duck like wearing that jersey? What happens if the Congo’s statue fan has to sneeze? That said,…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Monday, June 29, due to a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. As of 3 a.m., the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Maritime law experts have rejected China’s objections to Cebu City’s declaration of July 12 as “West Philippine Sea (WPS) Victory Day,” arguing that Beijing’s legal position contradicts international law and the landmark 2016…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Labor groups in Central Visayas on Thursday accused the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB-7) of moving too slowly on a wage increase despite acknowledging economic conditions that workers…
The NBA’s Southwest Division could become a showcase next season for rookies who do their best work in the paint. Memphis took Duke forward Cameron Boozer third overall in the NBA draft Tuesday night and added forward…
MANILA, Philippines – The deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has renewed calls in the Senate to expand the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and strengthen school safety measures, with lawmakers stressing…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the wake of the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, regional firearms and security regulators have urged schools to consider conducting active shooter drills and called on firearm owners to ensure that…
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Francisco (international name Mekkhala) has intensified into a super typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 p.m. bulletin on Monday. The weather bureau said the center of…
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Monday, June 22, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, June 21, 2026 Lotto draw results, June 20, 2026 PCSO lotto…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The state weather bureau has hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several areas in northern Luzon as Typhoon Francisco continues to intensify on Monday morning, June 22. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
