LTFRB mulls revival of driving academy for PUV drivers amid ‘kamote’ incidents

MANILA, Philippines — Following a string of road accidents involving buses and jeeps, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is considering bringing back driving academies for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. The LTFRB …

Lotlot de Leon on mother Nora Aunor: ‘Forever loved, never forgotten’

MANILA, Philippines — Lotlot de Leon penned a loving tribute for her mother, late actress and National Artist Nora Aunor, who died on Wednesday night, April 16.  “She was a star not only on screen, but in the hearts of many — and stars like hers never stop …

Good Friday in Tacurong

Youth volunteers cover an image of Jesus Christ carrying the cross at the Nuestra Señora Candelaria Parish Church in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat on Good Friday, 18 April 2025. MindaNews photo by BONG SARMIENTO

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Way of the Cross

Devotees flock to the 1st of 14 Stations of the Cross along Shrine Hills in Matina, Davao City on 18 April 2025. The 14 stations are spread several meters apart on the road leading to the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. MindaNews photo by …

OWWA: 26 trafficked victims home from Cambodia

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-six Filipino victims of human trafficking returned home yesterday from Cambodia, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. The OWWA said the overseas Filipino workers were repatriated in coordination with the …

DA warns vs fish overpricing during Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — As Holy Week drives up demand for fish, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging vendors to maintain reasonable prices, warning that retail costs for commonly consumed fish should stay within monitored ranges. Agriculture deputy …

BIR urges workers, business owners to regularly update records

MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – The Bureau of Internal Revenue–Revenue District Office (BIR-RDO) 114 in Mati is urging workers and business owners to always update their BIR records, especially when resigning or transferring jobs or ceasing business operations …

Surigao Sunset

After hours of work under the scorching sun of summer, fishermen return to shore aboard their boats as the sun sets in Barangay Mabua, Surigao City on Thursday (17 April 2024). MindaNews photo by IVY MARIE MANGADLAO

ALAL BIMBANG: Aloha Oe and how Ms Nora Aunor now takes me back to My Little Grass Shack

JOLO, Sulu (MindaNews / 17 April) —  “Aloha Oe.” The year was 1973 when this song hit the airwaves in Jolo Town. Me and my sister Rose unashamedly swayed our hips alternately sitting and standing when asked impromptu to dance a Hula. One of such …