Newspapers from Philippines
TOURISM TORCH PASSED, FINALLY
AS the new Tourism Secretary, Bernadita “Dita” Angara-mathay faces the incredible task of encouraging more foreign tourists to visit the Philippines, at a time when the Middle East conflict has resulted in higher jet fuel prices—something that will...
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TRI-CITIES SA CEBU ‘SAFEST CITIES’ SA NASUD
Tulo ka dagkong siyudad sa Sugbo ang nalakip sa listahan sa labing luwas nga mga dapit nga bisitahan sa Pilipinas sa 2026, suma sa pinakabag-o nga report sa World Travel Index (WTI). Ang Dakbayan sa Mandaue ang nag-una sa grupo, diin nakuha niini ang...
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MANDAUE PLUGS PAY, GARBAGE GAPS
A NEARLY P198 million supplemental budget resolves months of delayed gratuity pay for non-regular government personnel while addressing critical logistical hurdles in local garbage collection. The Mandaue City Council passed Ordinance 76-2026,...
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Over 300,000 diesel barrels arrive in Phl
The Philippines received yesterday 329,000 barrels of diesel from Malaysia, forming the second part of diesel deliveries secured by the Philippine National Oil Co. from suppliers outside the Middle East. Last March 26, the country received 142,000...
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HOPES ON TRACK: HOW ARE PH RAILWAY PROJECTS GOING?
A long-term relief from the impact of the current oil shock on the country’s petroleum-dependent transport system makes progress as officials, who were ordered to make trips on passenger vehicles to experience the ordeal that ordinary Filipinos endure...
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Kings eye back-to-back
Focus is on the rest and recovery as Barangay Ginebra quickly turns its attention to Phoenix just a day after its Manila Clasico rivalry with Magnolia.
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SPLASHDOWN
US Navy divers and Artemis II astronauts aboard an inflatable raft are approached by helicopters to be lifted away to the recovery ship after egressing NASA’s Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission...
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₱1.1 billion ‘fake’ cigarettes seized
Over P1.1 billion worth of cigarettes believed to be counterfeit, along with manufacturing equipment, were seized from at least four Chinese nationals and a Filipino cohort who were arrested during a joint search warrant operation inside a warehouse...
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Don’t exploit crisis, gov’t warns oil firms
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), the government’s competition watchdog, is intensifying its scrutiny of domestic fuel prices to shield consumers from unwarranted hikes triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement,...
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Oil price rollback likely—Garin
CONSUMERS may see some form of relief with a possible rollback of oil prices next week, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. She said oil prices have softened following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. “If the...
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NO TAX BURDEN
Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said the reassessment of property values is mandated under Republic Act No. 12001, which seeks to modernize and standardize real property valuation nationwide. Diaz explained that provincial, city and...
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FOR DRIVERS ONLY
ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) tightened eligibility rules for its P5,000 cash relief program after hundreds of Iloilo tricycle drivers were inadvertently left out in the pilot payout, emphasizing that only...
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PH seen as ASEAN’s 2nd fastestgrowing economy in 2026
THE PHILIPPINE economy is projected to post the second-highest growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, although the Middle East conflict could push inflation higher, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO)...
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SC STOPS QUARRYING AT ANGAT WATERSHED
Some 18,142 members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) in Region 3 received cash assistance during the first day of distribution conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday, April 8. The...
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DELIVERED AFTER 3 YEARS
BUREAU of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno announced that the BOC-Port of Davao has completed the delivery of all 732 balikbayan boxes abandoned at the port by unscrupulous freight forwarders, marking full completion of all boxes under...
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Banks’ bad loan ratio hits 6-month high in Feb.
THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a sixmonth high in February, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Domestic banks’ gross NPL ratio increased to 3.33% as of endFebruary from...
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TATLERASIA.COM
TATLER UNBOXES A box can be more than just a parcel. It can be a birthday present, a seasonal treat or a moment of pure anticipation. Tatler Unboxes captures that excitement, bringing audiences along as we unveil the latest in gadgets, beauty, fashion...
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COVERSTORY
More Than Cookies Garments That Think Summer Wellness Goes High Tech WELLNESS Care Without Boundaries GADGETS LAB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra POCO X8 Pro
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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...
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The Ultimate Dining Cheatsheet
A quick and easy guide to help you plan your meals
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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.
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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
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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