LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect another gloomy day ahead as the state weather bureau forecast cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to persist on Tuesday, June 23. The Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD) said current conditions are due to the prevailing southwest monsoon or “habagat.” The bureau has issued a flood

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The national government plans to start building dams along Cebu’s three major river systems next year. The project is designed to provide a long-term solution to the recurring, devastating floods that plague downstream communities during extreme weather. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced on June 22 that the proposed dams along

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Suspended Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad on Monday rejected corruption allegations after the Office of the Ombudsman filed graft charges against him and 12 other municipal officials. Enad said that their controversial decision to block a quarry rehabilitation plan stemmed from concerns over public safety and environmental protection. Hours after the Ombudsman

      Photo from Pagasa   MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Francisco slowed down over the Philippine Sea east of Cagayan while maintaining its strength Tuesday, prompting the continued implementation of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 in parts of Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa),

TACLOBAN CITY — The Tacloban City government has ordered the strict enforcement of its curfew ordinance for minors and heightened security measures across the city following the June 22 shooting incident at San Jose National High School that left three students dead and 13 others wounded. In a statement, city officials said the 10 p.m.

TACLOBAN CITY — Classes in all public elementary and secondary schools here have been suspended on Tuesday,  June 23 following the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School that left three students dead and 13 others wounded, the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Tacloban City announced Monday night. In a division memorandum,

Sen. Robin Padilla Speaks on VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial ROBIN PADILLA – The minority Senator admitted that he is against Sen. Chiz Escudero as presiding officer of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Previously, following the latest change in the Senate leadership, Sen. Ping Lacson claimed that Sen. Chiz Escudero is allegedly eyed as ... Read more

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ARLINGTON, United States — Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas