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by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Cebu topbills in Blackpink Jisoo’s Netflix series Boyfriend on Demand
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
The portion of the series filmed in Cebu in February 2025 showcases some of the island province’s beaches and tourism offerings, including Filipino tourism front-liners.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Boracay set for 1st 'Hari Raya' Eid al-Fitr celebration on March 21
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Boracay is set to hold on March 21 its first celebration of Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s most important holidays, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers seek stricter rules on junk food marketing targeting kids
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
FDA oversees destruction of recalled Nestlé infant formula products
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
In a statement Wednesday, the FDA said the controlled destruction of recovered products began on March 9 and will be carried out over several days.... Read full article
by Nef Luczon on March 12, 2026
TB response in NorMin improves with new apparatus, facilities – DOH
by Nef Luczon on March 12, 2026
In a media forum, Dr. Wellaflor Kindom-Brito, head of the Infectious Disease Cluster at DOH-10, stated that expanded health facilities in the region have enabled modern diagnostic procedures, making tracking and treatment feasible.... Read full article
by Sarwell Meniano on March 12, 2026
E. Visayas inflation hits 3.4% in February, highest in 18 months
by Sarwell Meniano on March 12, 2026
Eastern Visayas recorded a 3.4 percent inflation rate in February 2026, higher than the previous month's rate, largely due to a rise in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 12, 2026
Bacolod police on alert vs. crimes resulting from fuel price hikes
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 12, 2026
“We are crafting action plans in case of domino effect. Looting, theft, and robbery cases might increase. The Philippine National Police is preparing for that," BCPO Director Col. Eugene Rebadomia said in a press conference on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 12, 2026
Senator Imee seeks to grant PBBM power to suspend fuel VAT
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 12, 2026
Senator Imee Marcos is pushing to grant President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the authority to temporarily suspend the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to cushion motorists and key sectors from the impact of rising oil prices.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 12, 2026
PNP ready to secure fuel subsidy rollout for PUV drivers
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 12, 2026
"Our goal has always been the protection and welfare of everybody."... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 12, 2026
DHSUD sets dialogue with private partners to ease ME crisis impacts
by Philippine News Agency on March 12, 2026
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is set to conduct dialogues with private developer groups to formulate measures on how to mitigate the impact on the economy of the dragging war in the Middle East.... Read full article