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LTO 7 Warns Vehicle Dealers: Delayed Plate Releases Could Mean Fines Up to P1 Million

CEBU CITY — Motor vehicle dealers in Central Visayas are being put on notice: delaying the release of license plates to vehicle owners could result in fines, suspension or even cancellation of their accreditation. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) issued the warning after receiving numerous reports involving delays in the release of plates for newly registered vehicles. In a memorandum dated Sept. 1, 2026, LTO 7 reminded accredited motor vehicle dealers that license pla

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Davao City Offers Free Physical Therapy to Stroke Patients, Including Home Visits for Bedridden Survivors

DAVAO CITY — Stroke survivors in Davao City now have access to free community-based physical therapy, including house-to-house rehabilitation support for patients who are bedridden and unable to easily travel to a healthcare facility. The program is being implemented by the Davao City Health Office (CHO) as part of an effort to help stroke survivors regain mobility, improve motor functions and receive continuing support after a stroke. City health personnel also work with families to teach the

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EM Services Manager, Maintenance Firm Director Charged Over Alleged S$50,000 Bribe Linked to Town Council Contract

SINGAPORE — A former senior project manager of estate management firm EM Services and a maintenance company director have been charged in Singapore over an alleged S$50,000 bribe connected to a repairs and redecoration contract involving West Coast Town Council. Ng Yin Hong, 56, and Ng Choon Mong, 61, appeared in court on Sept. 7, 2026, facing separate corruption charges under Singapore's Prevention of Corruption Act. Ng Yin Hong, who was a senior project manager at EM Services when the allege

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Need a Mid-Week Break? KINEX Offers Food, Beauty Deals and a Chance to Win a S$2,300 Staycation

SINGAPORE — Feeling the mid-week slump? KINEX is giving shoppers another reason to step away from the usual work-and-home routine, with a series of dining, beauty, family and shopping promotions running from Sept. 7 to Nov. 8, 2026. Located less than a 10-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Station, the mall is promoting a mix of activities designed to turn an ordinary weekday into a quick family outing or personal reset. The campaign also comes with a bigger incentive: qualifying shoppers can col

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“Good Morning, 10 Cents”: Singapore Man Turns Discarded Bottles and Cans Into Nearly $80 Through Recycling

SINGAPORE — What many people leave behind as rubbish has become a small source of extra income for one Singapore man, who says he collected almost $80 worth of refundable bottles and cans through the country's new Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). The man, who uses the TikTok account johnsaudio, shared a video on Saturday, Sept. 5, showing himself feeding large numbers of empty beverage containers into a BCRS return machine in Tampines. Several large bags filled with bottles and cans co

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Rurusama Enters Her Homeowner Era With Major Condo Renovation Plans: ‘I’m So Scared’

SINGAPORE — Singaporean cosplayer and actress Rurusama is officially entering a new chapter of her life — homeownership. The 27-year-old content creator recently revealed that she has purchased a three-bedroom condominium unit, marking a major personal milestone as she prepares to transform the property into a home that fits her lifestyle, work and personality. But rather than celebrating the milestone without hesitation, Rurusama admitted that the reality of becoming a homeowner has left her

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Yishun HDB Flat Sells for S$1.212 Million, Becoming Singapore’s Second-Highest Multi-Generation Sale

SINGAPORE — A rare Multi-Generation HDB flat in Yishun has changed hands for S$1.212 million, setting a new record for the flat type in the neighbourhood and making it the second-highest Multi-Generation HDB resale transaction ever recorded in Singapore. The sale involves a 1,625-square-foot (151 sq m) unit at Block 666 Yishun Avenue 4, located between the 10th and 12th floors. The property fetched approximately S$745 per square foot, despite having a lease that began in 1987, leaving about 60

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Cathay Pacific and Google Use AI to Fight a Hidden Climate Threat in the Sky — and the Results Are Turning Heads

HONG KONG — Cathay Pacific and Google are taking their fight against aviation's climate impact to the skies, expanding trials of artificial intelligence technology designed to help aircraft avoid producing persistent, climate-warming contrails. The Hong Kong-based airline and Google announced Monday that the next phase of their partnership will build on an initial trial launched in late 2025, using AI-powered forecasting to identify atmospheric conditions where contrails are most likely to form

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Influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo Dies After Genital Filler Procedure in Thailand, Coroner Links Death to Pulmonary Embolism

BANGKOK/LONDON — British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died after undergoing a cosmetic genital enlargement procedure in Bangkok, with a London coroner concluding that the treatment caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo, 43, died in the early hours of March 6, 2026, less than a day after receiving penile filler injections at an unidentified clinic in Thailand. Details of his death emerged publicly this week following reports about an inquest at the I

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Pizza Hut’s Unlimited Buffet Is Back From S$19.95 — But There’s a Catch You Need to Know

SINGAPORE — Pizza lovers, get ready to loosen those belts. Pizza Hut Singapore is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat buffet this September, offering diners unlimited servings of pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks for a 90-minute dining session. The limited-time promotion will run from September 10 to September 27, 2026, giving pizza fans several weekends to enjoy as much of the menu as they can handle. But before rushing to the nearest outlet, diners should know that prices and me

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