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World Bank cuts $85M for Cebu BRT, drops Packages 2 and 3

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After more than a decade of delays, the World Bank has stripped $84.9 million from the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project and scrapped most of its remaining infrastructure, leaving only a 2.38-kilometer corridor to move forward before the loan expires in September. The decision, contained in the World Bank’s restructuring

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Taal Volcano’s seismic activity eases after sharp spike

LUCENA CITY — Seismic activity at Taal Volcano eased significantly over the past 24 hours after a sharp increase in volcanic earthquakes and tremors the previous day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs recorded 27 volcanic earthquakes and 22 episodes of volcanic tremor, each lasting

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Guimaras mayor wants swine entry permit waived amid ASF threat

ILOILO CITY — The mayor of Jordan town in Guimaras has asked the municipal council to temporarily waive the P100 swine entry permit fee to encourage compliance with African Swine Fever (ASF) control measures and ease the financial burden on hog raisers, traders, and transporters. In a letter dated July 6 addressed to the Sangguniang

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Rare white monkey spotted in Sultan Kudarat village

KORONADAL CITY — A rare white monkey, believed to be a Philippine long-tailed macaque, has been spotted in a forested area in Barangay Bugso, Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat since July 1, prompting authorities to tighten measures to protect the animal and its habitat. The monkey was first captured on video by indigenous tour guide John Danda,

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of July 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can expect another round of mixed oil price adjustments on Tuesday with gasoline prices projected to decrease while diesel and kerosene are likely to increase. Based on estimates from the Department of Energy (DOE), gasoline prices may go down by P1.75 per liter or increase by as much as P0.25 per

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Senior arrested for alleged child molestation attempt in Cotabato

COTABATO CITY – Police authorities in Kabacan, Cotabato arrested on Monday a 60-year-old man accused of bringing a female elementary student inside a motel allegedly to sexually abuse her. Lt. Colonel April Lou Palma, police chief of the Kabacan municipal police station, said the senior citizen was arrested Monday afternoon in the village of Katidtuan

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Man Allegedly Left Without Paying After Cash-In Transaction at Store in Cavite 

Man Flees Without Paying After Cash-In Transaction in Cavite  A man allegedly left without paying following a cash-in transaction at a store in Barangay Bulihan, Silang, Cavite.  A store owner is seeking help from authorities after a man allegedly left without paying following a cash-in transaction. According to reports, the customer, a man who arrived on a motorcycle, reportedly requested a cash-in transaction and completed the ... Read more

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Leni Robredo In 2028 Presidential Elections: 2 Sorsogon Mayors Allegedly “Confirmed”

Is it true that Leni Robredo will run for president? Former Vice President and incumbent Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo is reportedly running for president in the 2028 elections. It was said that talks have been circulating in the Bicol Region about the possible bid of former Vice President Robredo in the next presidential elections. ... Read more

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Cebu Port exceeds collection target by over P400M as collector exits

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad is set to vacate her post at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu, leaving behind a strong revenue performance with collections for the first half of 2026 exceeding the target by more than P400 million. From January to June 2026, the Port of Cebu collected

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Evacuations ordered in preparation for Super Typhoon Bavi

MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies have been ordered by President Marcos on Monday to implement preemptive measures, including evacuations in high-risk areas, in preparation for Super Typhoon Bavi. Bavi would be named Inday when it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “This is a whole-of-government approach, so all

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