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Capitol: Proposed FOI measure a step closer to becoming an ordinance  

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It will soon be easier for citizens or Cebu residents to acquire some documents at the Capitol with the Cebu Provincial Board’s passing on final reading of the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance. The passing of the proposed FOI measure on the third and final reading of the Provincial Board

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Cebu City man accused of stealing pickleball paddles faces theft charges

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 29-year-old man is set to face theft charges after he was allegedly caught attempting to steal two pickleball paddles from a sports retail store inside a major shopping mall in Cebu City on Monday afternoon, May 25. According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. at

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UP study: Wild plants may help disaster-hit communities survive

When typhoons shatter homes or earthquakes leave communities inaccessible, one immediate concern rises as people take in the devastation — where will they get food in the first critical hours “when roads are blocked and relief goods are yet to arrive”? To mark International Biodiversity Month, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) said

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Legarda tackles literacy crisis in EDCOM II briefing

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education and co-chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), faced head-on the urgent challenges in Philippine education during her first EDCOM II briefing last Monday. Citing findings from the second EDCOM II, Legarda emphasized that a

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SF-260 grounding disrupts final phase of PAF pilot training

MANILA, Philippines — A recent crash involving an SF-260 trainer aircraft has disrupted the final phase of military pilot training, with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) temporarily suspending flights of the trainer fleet while an investigation continues, an official said on Tuesday. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco said the affected trainee pilots were nearing the

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San Jose, Occidental Mindoro under ‘danger level’ heat index at 46°C

CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, were urged to take extra precautions on Tuesday after the town registered a heat index of 46 degrees Celsius, placing it under the “danger level” category, according to monitoring by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In an advisory, the

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Newborn Baby Girl Found Abandoned in Vacant Lot in Catanduanes 

Newborn Baby Girl Found by Residents at Vacant Lot in Catanduanes  A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a vacant lot in Barangay Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes.  On Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026, a newborn child was found by residents in the area. The infant was discovered shortly after 7:00 a.m. by a concerned citizen who noticed the infant lying in the area.  Fortunately, the baby ... Read more

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Marc Logan Slams ‘Protect It’s Showtime Hosts’ Post

Marc Logan reacted to this post about It’s Showtime hosts Veteran broadcaster Marc Logan slammed a social media post saying that the It’s Showtime hosts should be protected. The Kapamilya noontime show is journeying to its 20th year. Despite the ups and downs, the show continues to give laughter and entertainment to the avid viewers. ... Read more

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