Smuggled vapes labeled as ‘kitchenware’ intercepted in Philippines
Assorted vape products from China were falsely declared as kitchenware in an attempt to smuggle them into the Philippines, authorities said.Officials from the...
Antipolo draws praise for pandemic-style curfew enforcement on minors
Filipinos have welcomed Antipolo City’s implementation of a “pandemic-style” curfew for minors to ensure their safety.Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares announced on Thursday,...
Pope Leo XIV prays by name for Gaza parish strike victims, renews plea for...
ROME— Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed by name for the victims of a deadly Israeli strike on the only Catholic parish in...
Luxury SUV called out for using wang-wang, dubbed ‘road bully’
“Nahiya naman kami!”A senator called out a luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) for using a siren, or “wang-wang,” and for being a “bully”...
Palawan residents worried by tremors from China’s rocket launch
Palawan residents expressed concern over a rocket launched by China on Monday, August 4, which caused a loud, explosive noise.The Philippine Space Agency...
Senior hit crossing Manila street sparks call for safer driving
Calls for motorists to be more careful on the road were raised following reports that a senior citizen was hit by a motorcycle...
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
MANILA — The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday, an area of flaring...
Old photo of shabu packets inside jewelry shopping bag goes viral again
An old photo showing packs suspected of “shabu” or crystal meth inside a paper bag of a popular jewelry brand has resurfaced online,...
Online gambling boom sparks calls for ban in Philippines
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Quezon City, Naga renew Sister City Agreement
The local government units of Quezon City and Naga City, Camarines Sur reaffirmed their Sister City partnership on Tuesday, August 26.Quezon City Mayor...
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Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
First-half growth rate at 2.6%, below the government’s 3.5% to 4.5% full-year targetConstruction contracts 14.8% in second quarter, while investment shrinks 9.2%Household spending...
Walang Pasok August 11, 2026: Class Suspensions Due To Habagat
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