When Ahtisa Manalo, 2025 Miss Universe-Philippines landed the Third Runner-Up post, many, especially Filipinos from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and abroad felt she should have won the title because of her winsome performance in the international pageant held at Pan Kret Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Filipinos consider Ahtisa Manalo as the real winner

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is entering into a new role: fostering economic development while at the same time reforming persons deprived of liberty (PDL).

New BuCor 'ecozone' to rise in Silago

What was expected to kindle festive cheer in this small town has instead ignited a wave of criticism online. 

Controversial Christmas Tree of Capoocan, Leyte Sparks Online Backlash

With Eastern Samar constantly under threat of natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, a new tool developed by researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) aims to help local governments in the region strengthen their response capabilities during emergencies.

New disaster response tool developed 

When composer-writer-cum-PR Ricky Rivera sent me a copy of the demo song “Oh, Panginoon Pangunahan Mo Ang Pagbabago,” I was excited to listen to it.

Janah Z interprets anti-corruption song

With the improvement of the situation at the San Juanico Bridge, authorities have decided to finally wind down the free roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) ferry service connecting the islands of Samar and Leyte.

Free RoRo trips between Samar, Leyte end

A consumer advocates’ group has called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to respond to its calls for an audit and disclosure of consumer-funded investments of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).

Consumer advocate calls for audit of Meralco’s long-term investments

Sustainable energy - at the expense of the environment?

Windmill project meets opposition in Samar

The recently approved ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for private-sector workers in Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VIII (RTWPB-VIII) is being hailed as a modest yet welcome move.

Wage Hike: Relief or Burden? 

The jazz nights of legendary artists Jeannie Tiongco and Henry Katindig with guitarist Rey Infante are on in the Visayas.

Aris Demavivas gets ready for Visayan jazz nights

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