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‘YOUR LEGACY IS YOUR CORRUPTION’

Davao city rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte didn’t hold back on tuesday, taking a hard swipe at President ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. over what he said was the latter’s concern about his “legacy” at a time filipinos are dealing with rising costs and a...

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Negros Island Region (DENR-NIR) confirmed that the Pollution Adjudication Board issued a temporary lifting order, permitting Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) ethanol-producing facility to...

EXPERTS TRACKING OIL SHOCKS PASS-THROUGH

FINANCIAL institutions are now keeping an eye on how fast war-driven oil price shocks will transmit into food and transport prices in the Philippines after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) signaled that it cannot raise its key policy rate yet as...

9 KA DRIVER NAHAGBONG SA DRUG TEST

■ GI-DRUG TEST: Mokabat sa 204 ka drayber sa bus ug taxi ang gipaubos sa surprise drug test sa Cebu South Bus Terminal niadtong Lunes, Marso 30, 2026. Walo ang nagpositibo sa maong pagsusi—lima ka drayber sa bus ug tulo sa taxi. Samtang sa North Bus...

PHOTO BY JUAN CARLO DE VELA

“BENTENG BIGAS” PROGRAM. Eligible residents from Barangays Pasil, Suba, and Sawang Calero register for the “Benteng Bigas” program at the Cebu City Sports Institute on Monday, March 30, 2026. The initiative allows vulnerable groups, agricultural...

PALM SUNDAY.

Massgoers at Our Lady of Fatima Parish along Aurora and Fatima streets in Davao City gather at the church entrance and raise palm fronds for blessing on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. The observance commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and...

DROWNING DANGER SPIKES

ILOILO —With the annual HolyWeek travel surge and summer outings set to peak, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised the alarm over preventable drowning incidents, warning Western Visayans that complacency in water safety could turn leisure trips...

Peso hits new low P60.69 vs dollar

THE PESO slid to an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday as soaring oil prices raise concerns over inflation and an economic slowdown. The local unit declined by 14 centavos to close at P60.69 against the greenback from its previous record-low...

BBM orders gov’t offices: Reduce power, fuel use

President Marcos has directed all government agencies to strictly implement his order to sharply reduce power and fuel consumption, as the country grapples with rising oil prices spurred by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary...

DEADLY ENCOUNTER

A pursuit operation against the New People’s Army (NPA) on its 57th founding anniversary on Sunday, March 29, resulted in the death of a young Philippine Army officer and the capture of a female rebel fighter who was allegedly abandoned by her comrades...

BIZ GROUPS PUSH FOR NEW FUEL SOURCES, SUBSIDIES

Five of the country’s leading business groups came up with these and other recommendations on dealing with the fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, during a March 27 meeting called by Finance Secretary Frederick Go.

Petron secures 2.5M barrels of Russian oil BY ED PAOLO SALTING, AFP

THE Philippines’ sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of “extreme necessity,” a stock exchange filing revealed Monday, as the country seeks to replenish fastdwindling fuel reserves. The Philippines has seen the...

Rising prices, unemployment

Central Visayas is facing the prospect of rising prices, reduced investment, and possible job losses as escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran ripple through the region’s economy, as revealed by Department of Economy,...

CAAP places regional airports on high alert as Holy Week exodus begins

VITAL LINK – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (second from right) leads the inspection of the newly opened Cavitex–c5 Link Segment 3B in Parañaque City on Monday, March 30, 2026. The two-kilometer connector road is expected to significantly ease...

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Pampanga bettor bags P10-M Lotto jackpot

A bettor from Pampanga hit Saturday night’s PHP10million Lotto 6/42 jackpot. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Angeles City guessed the winning combination 11-23-09-05-01-03. The winner...

Marcos sees ‘reset’ in PHChina ties amid global shifts

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. said a “reset” in Philippine-China relations may be inevitable as global geopolitical dynamics continue to shift, while reiterating Manila’s position against war amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. In an interview...

How Red Fiber is shaking up the broadband scene in Manila

Imagine this: You’ve moved into a new space and you’re excited to start on your next project. It could be a new online business or remote-based work. You’ve already set up that home office vibe, and your laptop and other gadgets are ready. You can...

The Ultimate Dining Cheatsheet

A quick and easy guide to help you plan your meals

MASTERPIECE

Compassionate Causes

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and anthropologist, was a tireless advocate throughout her life. She raised awareness about animal rights, championed peace, and encouraged society to take steps towards bettering the state of the world.

Meditative and Minimal Design

Honor Weatherall unites architectural rigor and clay’s immediacy to create spaces shaped by mindful simplicity that merge art and function

Kenkoy

BILANG panimula sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nais kong gunitain ang isang seryeng lumabas sa Liwayway na lubos na kinalugdan at tinangkilik ng mga mambabasa. Naghandog ng hindi matatawarang galak at halakhak sa bawat tahanan. At gumuhit ng kasaysayan sa...

Pambansang Manika: Ang Panaw ni Ahtisa sa Kahayag ug Kalig-on

A“After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination: to represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage. My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want — a better Philippines and a...

Forever and a Day

Classics last because they adapt. They evolve, experiment and push into new territory. That’s exactly what’s happening to one of watchmaking’s most revered complications: the perpetual calendar. The wave of fresh designs shown since the start of 2025,...

Ania, Aya, ti Money Laundering?

Apo Abogado, Maysaak nga estudiante iti kurso a Legal Management iti maysa nga unibersidad. Iti maysa nga asignatura a mainaig iti criminal law ken commercial law, madama nga ad-adalenmi ti money laundering a naitiempo unay kadagiti mapaspasamak ita...

STILL GROWING, ALWAYS GLOWING: 21 YEARS OF WEDDING ESSENTIALS

When we turned 20 last year, we celebrated in true Wedding Essentials fashion—by embracing change. We revamped our website, welcomed fresh creative energy into the team, and looked back on two decades of telling the most beautiful love stories. I...