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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has flatly rejected calls to issue a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu development. The mayor said that some members of the City Council failed to consider existing technical findings and regulatory decisions before pushing for a halt to the project. In an interview on

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and MegaLotto 6/45 draws conducted Wednesday, June 17, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Grand Lotto 6/55 produced the winning combination 55-31-46-37-48-01 for a jackpot worth ₱45 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. MegaLotto 6/45 yielded the winning combination 34-35-09-10-19-32

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Bam Aquino asked the Senate to look into the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Klert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. The two student-athletes died during an off-campus activity in Aurora on June 8. Aquino made the call in a privilege speech during the Senate special session on

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has secured P720 million in funding from the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of new school buildings that will add 69 classrooms to the city’s public school system. The approved projects include a P650-million mid-rise school building at Paknaan National High School, a P40-million four-storey, 12-classroom building

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday questioned the refusal of the House of Representatives to agree to the Senate’s amendments on the bill that institutionalizes the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. An impassioned Tulfo criticized the House, claiming that the provision – which bars government officials and employees from delivering

ILOILO CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 6 (Western Visayas) gathered 33 competitors vying in 14 competencies for the WorldSkills Philippines Western Visayas Regional Skills Olympics 2026. The event is being held in the municipality of Balasan, Iloilo. The three-day showdown of skills kicked off at the Leon Ganzon Polytechnic College on

MANILA, Philippines — Despite being given several chances to rebut the accusations thrown against her, Vice President Sara Duterte and her camp have failed to address issues brought about by the Articles of Impeachment, two House of Representatives lawmakers said on Wednesday. Prosecution panel spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said that the

Kieffer Alas shares his account of the tragedy. Kieffer Alas denied claims that the Ateneo training camp in Aurora served as an initiation rite for new members of the team. Ateneo de Manila University’s Kieffer Alas has shared his account on the team-building trip in Dipaculao, Aurora, that led to the deaths of Divine Adili ... Read more

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MANILA – Although parts of the country are forecast to experience dry conditions beginning late November 2026, this will not be felt much until December due to the northeast monsoon or amihan, the weather bureau’s chief said on Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) initially listed 47 areas across the country

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thanksgiving and a festive atmosphere filled the Lapu-Lapu City Hall on Wednesday, June 17, as officials, employees, and residents marked the city’s 65th Charter Day. The celebration highlighted Lapu-Lapu City’s achievements over the years while recognizing individuals and communities that contributed to its growth and development. In her Charter Day message,