2026-03-09 • Robel A. Almoguerra
San Pedro City adopts four-day workweek for government offices — Can it boost efficiency and energy savings?
SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna — The City Government of San Pedro in San Pedro City, Laguna has announced a new four-day on-site work arrangement for its offices, a move officials say aims to extend service hours while promoting... SAN PEDRO CITY, Laguna — The City Government of San Pedro in San Pedro City...

2026-03-09 • Robel A. Almoguerra
15 injured after car crashes into passenger jeepney in Naga City — Are overspeeding incidents becoming a growing road safety crisis?
NAGA CITY, Cebu — At least 15 people were injured after a speeding private vehicle crashed into a passenger jeepney in Naga City, Cebu on the morning of March 9, according to initial reports from local authorities.The ac... NAGA CITY, Cebu — At least 15 people were injured after a speeding private ...

2026-03-09 • Robel A. Almoguerra
Fire engulfs Bahrain’s only oil refinery after reported Iran strike — Could this ignite a new global oil crisis?
BAHRAIN — A major fire erupted at the only oil refinery in Bahrain following a reported attack linked to Iran, forcing the state-run Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) to declare force majeure on its oil shipments, accord... BAHRAIN — A major fire erupted at the only oil refinery in Bahrain followin...

2026-03-09 • Robel A. Almoguerra
LRT operator condemns man who allegedly faked disability to use priority lane
MANILA, Philippines — Kinondena ng Light Rail Manila Corporation ang kumalat na video ng isang indibidwal na umano’y nameke ng disability upang makabili ng ticket sa Priority Lane sa isang estasyon ng LRT Line 1 noong Ma... MANILA, Philippines — Kinondena ng Light Rail Manila Corporation ang kumala...