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BOC sells 4 Discaya-owned vehicles for P12M

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Four luxury vehicles confiscated by the government from the Discaya family were among the items sold in a recent “negotiated sale” conducted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The sale of the four vehicles—a 2022 GMC XL Yukon Denali (₱3.209 million), a 2021 Cadillac Escalade (₱3.750 million), a 2022 Maserati Levante

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Mandaue City eyes P2,000 hike in senior citizens’ cash aid

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Registered senior citizens in Mandaue City may soon receive up to P12,000 in annual cash assistance if the proposed P2,000 increase is approved by the City Council. Councilor Joel Seno, chairperson of the City Council’s Committee on Appropriations, Budget, and Finance, said the Office of the Mayor has already endorsed the

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NBI arrests American found with 2 minors inside Cebu City condo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An American national remains under the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) after authorities allegedly found him inside a condominium unit in Cebu City with two male minors during a law enforcement operation conducted on Sunday evening, May 24. According to information released by the NBI

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Palace declares special non-working days in June in 5 localities

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working days in five localities for the celebration of their respective anniversaries and special occasions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1260, declaring June 6 a special non-working day in Bamban, Tarlac, for the celebration of Bamban Day. He also signed Proclamation No. 1261, declaring June 16

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4 areas in Rizal, Batangas log dangerous heat index

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Despite the looming rainy season, scorching temperatures persisted on Wednesday as four localities in Rizal and Batangas provinces logged dangerous heat index levels. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Cuenca, Batangas, said in a social media post that the town may have reached 47°C as of 1 p.m. The data was

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Eastern Visayas sizzles under dangerous heat index levels

TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas continued to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit outdoor activities and protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. As early as 9 a.m., the town of Guiuan recorded a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius, the highest in the region for

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Body recovered in collapsed mound of trash in Davao landfill

DAVAO CITY — The body of a 78-year-old woman who was reported missing during the landfill slide on May 20 was recovered around 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday at the sanitary landfill here in Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok District. The victim was identified as Luisa Estardante Felame, a resident of Purok 8 in Barangay New Carmen.

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Pagcor launches 24/7 gambling problem helpline

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) on Tuesday launched its National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) to address the growing online gambling addiction among Filipinos. Callers may reach the helpline at (02) 8248-9568 to directly connect them to trained counselors for confidential support and counseling for those experiencing gaming-related issues. The hotline is

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Lito Lapid Says “Mahal kita” To Pia Cayetano

Lito Lapid and Pia Cayetano had this light moment during a recent Senate session Senator Lito Lapid said “mahal kita” to Senator Pia Cayetano, and this garnered teasing reactions from people at the Senate plenary session. Lapid transitioned from showbiz to politics years ago, and while he is serving as a Senator, he still does ... Read more

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