MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to continue to bring heavy rain over major parts of the country, the weather bureau said. In a weather advisory issued at 5 pm on Saturday, July 11, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that monsoon rains are forecast to affect
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Fourteen rescued after motorbanca breaks down off Ajuy amid rough seas
ILOILO CITY — Fourteen people were safely rescued after their motorbanca became disabled in the waters between Punta Buri Island and Marbuena Island in Ajuy, Iloilo on Saturday, July 11, as strong winds and rough seas brought by the prevailing weather hampered sea travel. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), through Coast Guard Station Iloilo headed
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Sharon Cuneta: Former Matinee Idol Reveals Something About Megastar
Matthew Mendoza talked about Sharon Cuneta Former matinee idol Matthre Mendoza revealed something about Megastar Sharon Cuneta. Sharon started young in the entertainment industry. Over the course of her acting, she already shared the same frame with many stars from different generations. In the past, she was able to work with Matthew, and in a ... Read more
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Toledo City: Man nabbed for illegal butane refilling
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 29-year-old man remains under police custody after he was allegedly caught illegally refilling butane canisters from commercial LPG tanks during an intelligence-driven operation in Toledo City, Cebu. Police said the suspect was arrested at around 8:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, in Purok 5, Barangay Carmen, and is now awaiting
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UP Baguio cum laude honors indigenous roots on graduation stage
BAGUIO CITY — At the recent 2026 University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio commencement exercises, Philip John Omaweng’s walk across the graduation stage was more than a personal milestone. As he accepted his diploma, he proudly honored both his academic achievements and the rich cultural heritage that defined him. Omaweng graduated cum laude with a
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After Kanlaon eruption: How to safely dispose of volcanic ash
As communities in Cebu continue cleaning up volcanic ash left behind by the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, experts have shared tips to help residents safely clean and properly dispose of the ash.
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PMA converting old hospital into modern warfare lab
BAGUIO CITY – The old hospital of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) will be turned into a “technology-enabled” Modern Warfare Laboratory to be jointly financed by the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and PMA, the military school’s spokesman said on Saturday (July 11). PMA superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar
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MMDA: Photo of flood barrier on Edsa is AI-generated, digitally altered
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned that the image of its L-shaped flood barriers along Edsa that circulated online was digitally manipulated. In a Facebook post on Saturday, July 11, the MMDA said the photo that showed gutter-deep flood with floating trash along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Quezon City has
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Vicelles lands IBF world title shot against Simsri in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising development, world-rated Filipino light flyweight Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles has secured a shot at the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight world title against reigning champion Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand. Vicelles announced the title opportunity through a Facebook post on Friday, July 10. The former Omega Boxing Gym
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Second witness will strengthen evidence vs Sara Duterte — prosecution
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution’s next witness will bolster the evidence and testimonies concerning Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged grave threats, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima announced Saturday as the first week of the impeachment trial concluded. This was De Lima’s response when questioned about what the public should anticipate from the forthcoming
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