MANILA – The Philippines is this year’s “standout performer” among 20 Muslim-friendly destinations in non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries after jumping three spots to No. 5. In its 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) released on…
MANILA – A huge part of the country may experience scattered rains this weekend due to a tropical cyclone’s trough as well as the possible prevalence of the southwest monsoon (habagat). A tropical depression outside the Philippine…
MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) found “inconsistencies” in the accounts of players and coaching staff of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team regarding what transpired during a June 8 team-building activity…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two local lawmakers are moving to secure public funding and city support for the development of pickleball courts at the South Road Properties (SRP), including the possible conversion of a former Sinulog venue…
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Thursday urged local governments to maximize the use of its geohazard maps in their planning and disaster risk reduction efforts. In…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Government has identified the individual allegedly involved in vandalizing a wall at Mandaue City Central School following a public appeal for information. Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano on Thursday,…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A major clean-up and rehabilitation project for the Butuanon River officially commenced on Thursday, June 18, in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, as part of the national government’s Oplan Kontra-Baha program. The project covers…
MANILA – Limited passenger and cargo operations have resumed at the Makar Port in General Santos City after the completion of initial structural inspections, more than a week after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southeastern Mindanao on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 25th edition of the “Kumong Bol-Anon” boxing series under PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is set to feature a stacked fight card on July 11 at the Holy Name University (HNU) Barder Gymnasium…
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday that he has yet to receive any formal notice regarding a reported International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Sen. Bong Go and…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has secured P720 million in funding from the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of new school buildings that will add 69 classrooms to the city’s public school system. The…
MANILA – Although parts of the country are forecast to experience dry conditions beginning late November 2026, this will not be felt much until December due to the northeast monsoon or amihan, the weather bureau’s chief said…