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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A viral video showing a man throwing garbage into coastal waters near the Pasil Fish Market has prompted Cebu City officials to strengthen enforcement and environmental awareness efforts across communities. In a reposted video on Monday, June 1, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival called on residents to take responsibility in protecting

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that the daughter of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada flashed a dirty finger and hurled insults at him as authorities moved to arrest her father on Monday. “There was a slight altercation between me and the daughter,” Remulla told reporters in Camp Crame after Estrada was processed at the

MANILA – The Philippines’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply is now sufficient for almost 42 days following the delivery of around 21,000 metric tons (MT) procured under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Emergency Energy Security Program. DOE, in a news release Monday, said the cargo arrived at the CISC Industrial Park, South Pacific Inc. (SPI) Terminal

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Apprehending vendors allegedly involved in a roadside selling scam remains challenging unless formal complaints or cases are filed against them, local authorities said. The issue came after reports surfaced about vendors approaching motorists and commuters at busy intersections to pressure them into buying products, particularly laundry detergents. Cebu City Mayor Nestor

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen areas are expected to experience a dangerous heat index on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. Heat index or the “apparent heat” is the combination of air temperature and humidity, indicating how hot the body feels. In its latest weather briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)

BACOLOD CITY—A soldier from the 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) was killed during an encounter with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tamlang, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Col. Eric Alfonso, commander of the 79th IB, government troops encountered communist rebels allegedly responsible for a series of civilian

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered four more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning, raising the confirmed death toll to 17. The recovery operations spanned several hours, according to authorities. At least three more people are reported to be still

MANILA, Philippines – A significant relief welcomed Filipino motorists on Tuesday, June 2, as oil prices post major rollbacks after weeks of continued price hikes. Diesel prices were slashed by at least P9.26 per liter, while gasoline went down by a minimum of P4.76 per liter. Kerosene will see the biggest reduction, dropping by at

JV Ejercito was asked about the recent legal battle of his brother, Jinggoy Estrada Senator JV Ejercito reacted to the arrest of his brother, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, by saying that justice shall prevail. Ejercito and Estrada are both sons of former President Erap Estrada. Both of them also followed in the footsteps of their father ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of students here will return to classes in temporary tents this school year as several school buildings remain unsafe months after an earthquake and a typhoon damaged campuses across the city. While classes resume nationwide this month, students in affected schools still study in makeshift learning spaces because authorities have