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Rappler Recap: Solutions needed ASAP, but no specifics from ASEAN leaders

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/recap-video-outcome-issues-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-8-2026/

The week in photos: May 2-8, 2026

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Rappler Recap: Solutions needed ASAP, but no specifics from ASEAN leaders

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/recap-video-outcome-issues-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-8-2026/

The week in photos: May 2-8, 2026

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Marcos tackles Middle East, South China Sea, Myanmar in 48th ASEAN Summit briefing

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-press-conference-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

Marcos tackles Middle East, South China Sea, Myanmar in 48th ASEAN Summit briefing

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-press-conference-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

LIVE: ASEAN leaders attend gala dinner

ASEAN leaders attend the gala dinner during the 48th ASEAN Leaders Summit in the Philippines’ central island of Cebu. #ASEANSummit #Philippines #Cebu #ASEAN2026 #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

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ASEAN in Cebu: Solutions to Middle East crisis needed ASAP but nothing concrete yet

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ASEAN in Cebu: Solutions to Middle East crisis needed ASAP but nothing concrete yet

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/asean-summit-cebu-solutions-middle-east-crisis-needed-asap-nothing-concrete/

FULL TEXT: Marcos’ opening statement at 48th ASEAN Summit retreat session

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/transcript-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

FULL TEXT: Marcos’ opening statement at 48th ASEAN Summit retreat session

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/transcript-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

ASEAN chair Marcos: Effects of Middle East crisis ‘to be felt for years to come’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

ASEAN chair Marcos: Effects of Middle East crisis ‘to be felt for years to come’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-opening-statement-48th-asean-summit-retreat-cebu-may-2026/

ASEAN leaders meet in Cebu as the bloc faces growing concerns over Middle East tensions, energy security, Myanmar and the South China Sea https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/asean-summit-philippines-middle-east-crisis-south-china-sea-myanmar-talks-w192mvn2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ASEANSummit #Philippines #Cebu #MiddleEastCrisis

LIVE UPDATES: 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu

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LIVE UPDATES: 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu

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For Cebu experts, ASEAN Summit talks must target energy resiliency

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-experts-asean-summit-energy-talks/

For Cebu experts, ASEAN Summit talks must target energy resiliency

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-experts-asean-summit-energy-talks/

No passport, no problem: Local escapes for a summer break

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/05/04/312881/no-passport-no-problem-local-escapes-for-a-summer-break/

SM J Mall Cebu acoge Fashion Avenue para “The Devil Wears Prada 2” #acoge #Avenue #Cebu #Devil #Fashion #Mall #para #Prada #Wears #ButterWord #Spanish_News Comenta tu opinión 👇
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ASEAN economic ministers agree to strengthen FTAs, ratify petrol security deal

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/asean-economic-ministers-strengthen-free-trade-deals-ratify-petrol-security-agreement/

‘Electric fan, hindi curler’: Woman’s hair gets caught in electric fan Cebu

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/29/312637/woman-hair-caught-electric-fan-cebu/

[Good Business] What Lion-Tiger Katol teaches us about purpose that lasts

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/good-things-to-know-lion-tiger-katol-green-coil-mosquito-killer/

[Good Business] What Lion-Tiger Katol teaches us about purpose that lasts

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[Good Business] What Lion-Tiger Katol teaches us about purpose that lasts

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[Good Business] What Lion-Tiger Katol teaches us about purpose that lasts

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[Good Business] What Lion-Tiger Katol teaches us about purpose that lasts

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/good-things-to-know-lion-tiger-katol-green-coil-mosquito-killer/

Clear waters, white sand, and the best food scene in the Philippines 🇵🇭😍

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These independent Asian bookstores deserve a spot on your itinerary

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Atin Ito in Cebu: West Philippine Sea matters more now amid energy emergency

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Atin Ito in Cebu: West Philippine Sea matters more now amid energy emergency

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cebu-forum-west-philippine-sea-atin-ito/

Cebu habal-habal drivers struggle in queues, wait hours at Comelec for cash aid

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-motor-taxi-drivers-voter-certification-fuel-subsidy/

Cebu habal-habal drivers struggle in queues, wait hours at Comelec for cash aid

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-motor-taxi-drivers-voter-certification-fuel-subsidy/

With no halt orders in the way, Monterrazas de Cebu resumes operations

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/monterrazas-resumes-operations-cebu/

With no halt orders in the way, Monterrazas de Cebu resumes operations

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/monterrazas-resumes-operations-cebu/

Watch: Mermaid pulls funny faces for tourists visiting Cebu aquarium

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/10/311843/watch-mermaid-pulls-funny-faces-for-tourists-visiting-cebu-aquarium/

Concrete & Chaos: A Cebu City Life

钢筋水泥与混乱：宿务市的生活

Being in Cebu City means waking up to the roar of jeepneys and the scent of sizzling lechon from the street corner. Skyscrapers rise beside centuries-old Spanish colonial churches, while vendors weave through gridlocked traffic selling everything from ripe mangoes to handmade rosaries. It’s a place where the frantic energy of urban expansion collides with deep-rooted tradition—where progress feels messy, noisy, and beautifully alive. Beneath the tangled power lines and unfinished overpasses, there’s a heartbeat: resilient, warm, and unmistakably Cebuano.

身处宿务市，意味着你会在吉普尼的轰鸣声和街角飘来的烤乳猪香味中醒来。摩天大楼与数百年历史的西班牙殖民时期教堂比肩而立，小贩们在拥堵的车流中穿梭，叫卖着从熟芒果到手制玫瑰经念珠的各种商品。在这里，城市扩张的狂乱能量与根深蒂固的传统相互碰撞——这里的进步虽然嘈杂、混乱，却又充满鲜活的生命力。在杂乱的电线和未完工的高架桥之下，有一种心跳在律动：坚韧、温暖，且 宿务的独特气质 宿务人。

Cebu City is a place of beautiful contradictions—where skyscrapers shadow centuries-old churches, and the smell of lechon mixes with diesel fumes. Do you love the chaos or find it exhausting? Drop a comment and tell me your most unforgettable Cebu City moment!

宿务市是一个充满美丽矛盾的地方——摩天大楼与数百年历史的教堂阴影交错，烤乳猪的香气与柴油烟雾交织在一起。你是热爱这份混乱，还是觉得它让人疲惫？在评论区分享你在宿务市最难忘的时刻吧！

Cebu Taxi Driver Ordered By LTFRB To Surrender His License For Overcharging K-pop Star

For some time now, the Philippines has been underperforming in the race of attracting foreign tourists and its 2025 numbers have been disappointing. Recently, Philippine tourism suffered another blackeye as a taxi driver in Cebu overcharged a very prominent entertainer from South Korea – K-pop star Soobin – and already the details of the incident spread like wildfire on social media and in foreign news, according to a news article by VnExpress. The said taxi driver has been suspended for 30-days and was ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to surrender his driver’s license.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the VnExpress news article. Some parts in boldface…

Philippine authorities have taken action against a taxi driver who overcharged Soobin, a member of the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, during a trip to Cebu.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, a video posted April 1 on the group’s official YouTube channel, titled “Soobin’s Super Fun and Super Tiring Vacation,” shows the singer and his friend navigating the incident. In the footage, Soobin and the friend arrive at the airport and attempt to take a taxi to their accommodation.

“I checked beforehand, it should be about 300 pesos (US$17),” Soobin says in the video, as quoted by Chosun Biz. “If they charge more than 300 pesos, let’s act angry once.”

However, a taxi driver subsequently approaches them and initially quotes the pair 500 pesos. After failing to negotiate, Soobin gets into the taxi, only for the driver to suddenly demand 1,000 pesos, claiming it was a “car with expensive gas.”

Soobin immediately confronts the driver, saying, “Did you hear that? I’m going to report you,” while documenting the attempted overcharge.

His friend later remarks, “Still, it’s better that we arrived safely. We’re so tired,” and Soobin ultimately pays the originally agreed 500 pesos.

Following the broadcast, the Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ordered the driver to surrender his license plate and driver’s license and imposed a 30-day suspension.

“The taxi driver excessively charged the fare and deliberately did not use the meter during the ride,” the board said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post. “This is a serious offense that tarnished our country’s honor in the international community.”

Philippine National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. also ordered a nationwide crackdown on taxi drivers accused of overcharging passengers. Authorities have since been deployed to monitor transportation hubs, particularly airports.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If have traveled overseas over the past twelve months, were there any local taxi drivers who overcharged you? Do you think Philippine tourism will be able to recover from this recent embarrassment?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Cebu Taxi Driver Ordered By LTFRB To Surrender His License For Overcharging K-pop Star

For some time now, the Philippines has been underperforming in the race of attracting foreign tourists and its 2025 numbers have been disappointing. Recently, Philippine tourism suffered another blackeye as a taxi driver in Cebu overcharged a very prominent entertainer from South Korea – K-pop star Soobin – and already the details of the incident spread like wildfire on social media and in foreign news, according to a news article by VnExpress. The said taxi driver has been suspended for 30-days and was ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to surrender his driver’s license.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the VnExpress news article. Some parts in boldface…

Philippine authorities have taken action against a taxi driver who overcharged Soobin, a member of the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, during a trip to Cebu.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, a video posted April 1 on the group’s official YouTube channel, titled “Soobin’s Super Fun and Super Tiring Vacation,” shows the singer and his friend navigating the incident. In the footage, Soobin and the friend arrive at the airport and attempt to take a taxi to their accommodation.

“I checked beforehand, it should be about 300 pesos (US$17),” Soobin says in the video, as quoted by Chosun Biz. “If they charge more than 300 pesos, let’s act angry once.”

However, a taxi driver subsequently approaches them and initially quotes the pair 500 pesos. After failing to negotiate, Soobin gets into the taxi, only for the driver to suddenly demand 1,000 pesos, claiming it was a “car with expensive gas.”

Soobin immediately confronts the driver, saying, “Did you hear that? I’m going to report you,” while documenting the attempted overcharge.

His friend later remarks, “Still, it’s better that we arrived safely. We’re so tired,” and Soobin ultimately pays the originally agreed 500 pesos.

Following the broadcast, the Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ordered the driver to surrender his license plate and driver’s license and imposed a 30-day suspension.

“The taxi driver excessively charged the fare and deliberately did not use the meter during the ride,” the board said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post. “This is a serious offense that tarnished our country’s honor in the international community.”

Philippine National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. also ordered a nationwide crackdown on taxi drivers accused of overcharging passengers. Authorities have since been deployed to monitor transportation hubs, particularly airports.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If have traveled overseas over the past twelve months, were there any local taxi drivers who overcharged you? Do you think Philippine tourism will be able to recover from this recent embarrassment?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Cebu Taxi Driver Ordered By LTFRB To Surrender His License For Overcharging K-pop Star

For some time now, the Philippines has been underperforming in the race of attracting foreign tourists and its 2025 numbers have been disappointing. Recently, Philippine tourism suffered another blackeye as a taxi driver in Cebu overcharged a very prominent entertainer from South Korea – K-pop star Soobin – and already the details of the incident spread like wildfire on social media and in foreign news, according to a news article by VnExpress. The said taxi driver has been suspended for 30-days and was ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to surrender his driver’s license.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the VnExpress news article. Some parts in boldface…

Philippine authorities have taken action against a taxi driver who overcharged Soobin, a member of the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, during a trip to Cebu.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, a video posted April 1 on the group’s official YouTube channel, titled “Soobin’s Super Fun and Super Tiring Vacation,” shows the singer and his friend navigating the incident. In the footage, Soobin and the friend arrive at the airport and attempt to take a taxi to their accommodation.

“I checked beforehand, it should be about 300 pesos (US$17),” Soobin says in the video, as quoted by Chosun Biz. “If they charge more than 300 pesos, let’s act angry once.”

However, a taxi driver subsequently approaches them and initially quotes the pair 500 pesos. After failing to negotiate, Soobin gets into the taxi, only for the driver to suddenly demand 1,000 pesos, claiming it was a “car with expensive gas.”

Soobin immediately confronts the driver, saying, “Did you hear that? I’m going to report you,” while documenting the attempted overcharge.

His friend later remarks, “Still, it’s better that we arrived safely. We’re so tired,” and Soobin ultimately pays the originally agreed 500 pesos.

Following the broadcast, the Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ordered the driver to surrender his license plate and driver’s license and imposed a 30-day suspension.

“The taxi driver excessively charged the fare and deliberately did not use the meter during the ride,” the board said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post. “This is a serious offense that tarnished our country’s honor in the international community.”

Philippine National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. also ordered a nationwide crackdown on taxi drivers accused of overcharging passengers. Authorities have since been deployed to monitor transportation hubs, particularly airports.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If have traveled overseas over the past twelve months, were there any local taxi drivers who overcharged you? Do you think Philippine tourism will be able to recover from this recent embarrassment?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at  @HavenorFantasy as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

Cebu Taxi Driver Ordered By LTFRB To Surrender His License For Overcharging K-pop Star

For some time now, the Philippines has been underperforming in the race of attracting foreign tourists and its 2025 numbers have been disappointing. Recently, Philippine tourism suffered another blackeye as a taxi driver in Cebu overcharged a very prominent entertainer from South Korea – K-pop star Soobin – and already the details of the incident spread like wildfire on social media and in foreign news, according to a news article by VnExpress. The said taxi driver has been suspended for 30-days and was ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to surrender his driver’s license.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the VnExpress news article. Some parts in boldface…

Philippine authorities have taken action against a taxi driver who overcharged Soobin, a member of the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, during a trip to Cebu.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, a video posted April 1 on the group’s official YouTube channel, titled “Soobin’s Super Fun and Super Tiring Vacation,” shows the singer and his friend navigating the incident. In the footage, Soobin and the friend arrive at the airport and attempt to take a taxi to their accommodation.

“I checked beforehand, it should be about 300 pesos (US$17),” Soobin says in the video, as quoted by Chosun Biz. “If they charge more than 300 pesos, let’s act angry once.”

However, a taxi driver subsequently approaches them and initially quotes the pair 500 pesos. After failing to negotiate, Soobin gets into the taxi, only for the driver to suddenly demand 1,000 pesos, claiming it was a “car with expensive gas.”

Soobin immediately confronts the driver, saying, “Did you hear that? I’m going to report you,” while documenting the attempted overcharge.

His friend later remarks, “Still, it’s better that we arrived safely. We’re so tired,” and Soobin ultimately pays the originally agreed 500 pesos.

Following the broadcast, the Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ordered the driver to surrender his license plate and driver’s license and imposed a 30-day suspension.

“The taxi driver excessively charged the fare and deliberately did not use the meter during the ride,” the board said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post. “This is a serious offense that tarnished our country’s honor in the international community.”

Philippine National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. also ordered a nationwide crackdown on taxi drivers accused of overcharging passengers. Authorities have since been deployed to monitor transportation hubs, particularly airports.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If have traveled overseas over the past twelve months, were there any local taxi drivers who overcharged you? Do you think Philippine tourism will be able to recover from this recent embarrassment?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at  @HavenorFantasy as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

For Cebu tricycle drivers, P5,000 aid will only last a week

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-tricycle-drivers-cash-aid-limited/

For Cebu tricycle drivers, P5,000 aid will only last a week

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-tricycle-drivers-cash-aid-limited/

Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/department-energy-petroleum-exploration/

Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration

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Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/department-energy-petroleum-exploration/

Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/department-energy-petroleum-exploration/