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Kanlaon ashfall strikes 2 with respiratory illness in Cebu

Cebu Province has recorded two cases of respiratory illness linked to ashfall from the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, although both patients were treated as outpatients and have recovered, Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Shelia C. Faciol said on Friday, July 10, 2026

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Cebu ashfall: Experts warn vs health risks, contaminated water

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon reaching several parts of Cebu, health and environmental officials are reminding residents that the hazards do not end once the ash settles. Experts said volcanic ash can irritate the respiratory system, eyes, skin, and throat, while drinking water sources exposed to ash

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Kumong Bol-Anon 25: Sumabong, Ciou set for bloody main event

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Hometown bet Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong is determined to deliver an impressive victory against unbeaten Taiwanese Jheng Ciou in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon 25” card of PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions on Saturday, July 11, at the Holy Name University (HNU) Barders’ Gymnasium. A pride of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Sumabong

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Cebu City sets July 20 deadline for third-quarter business taxes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City business owners have until July 20 to pay their third-quarter business taxes, fees, and other charges or face surcharges and monthly interest on unpaid obligations, the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) reminded. In an advisory, the CTO urged taxpayers to settle their accounts on or before Monday, July 20, warning

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Caraga cops nab suspect in Surigao town mayor’s  ambush

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Operatives of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO13) arrested on Thursday the Caraga region’s most wanted person and the primary suspect in the shooting of Barobo, Surigao del Sur Mayor Ronito Martizano and his security escorts on February 3 this year. READ: Surigao del Sur mayor survives ambush Brig. Gen. Marcial

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5 dead, 6 missing, 2 hurt in Lanao del Sur landslide

COTABATO CITY–Five people were killed while six others remain missing following a massive landslide that struck Barangay Ngingir in the town of Calanogas, Lanao del Sur, in the early hours of Friday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, speaking for Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-BAR),  said the landslide occurred at around 2:30 a.m. after

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Clark agencies remit ₱3B to national treasury

Clark FREEPORT—Two state agencies tasked with converting this former American military base into economic zones have remitted dividends to the national treasury, which, combined, amounted to about P3 billion.  The ₱2.597-billion contribution of the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) raised its remittance of the past four years to more than ₱8 billion, CDC president Atty. Agnes

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CIDG: Marcoleta requests visits from Sara Duterte, Robin Padilla

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was allowed only two visitors at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) upon his request, the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Friday, July 10. Col. John Guiagui, CIDG Metro Manila unit director, said Marcoleta, who has remained confined at the PNPGH since

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Chua to VP Duterte: People waiting for her to explain Mary Grace Piattos

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Joel Chua has reminded Vice President Sara Duterte that the people are also waiting for the day when Mary Grace Piattos’ true identity will finally be revealed, after she urged government officials to work as Filipinos have long hoped for progress. Chua, in a press briefing on Friday, was asked about Duterte’s

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