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Bangsamoro communities office outside BARMM opened in Lanao del Norte 

MAIGO, Lanao del Norte — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) established the Office for Other Bangsamoro Communities (OOBC) in Barangay Segapud here on Wednesday. During the inauguration ceremony, Noron Andan, OOBC executive director, said the branch will serve both Muslims and Christians from BARMM living across Region 10 or Northern Mindanao. The

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Legarda demands urgent action on classroom shortage

MANILA, Philippines — With Congress preparing to deliberate on the proposed 2027 national budget, addressing the nationwide classroom shortage should be one of the government’s most urgent priorities, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement issued on Thursday. “When a child goes to school, the only thing he should be thinking about is his studies

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SONA 2026 – Details About PBBM’s 5th State of the Nation Address

Here are some details about the SONA 2026, the fifth of President Bongbong Marcos. SONA 2026 – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. Section 23, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution states, “the President shall address the Congress at the opening of ... Read more

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Tourists urged not to give cash to homeless people in Pattaya

Pattaya authorities urged residents and tourists not to give money to homeless people as the city steps up efforts to regulate public spaces and encourage vulnerable group to access government welfare services. The operation was carried out on July 22 by Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinitkan and officials from several government agencies. Teams inspected Pattaya Beach, …

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DFA: Ayungin deal does not require China’s approval for PH missions

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday clarified that the Philippines does not need China’s permission to conduct rotation and resupply missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. The department said the 2024 provisional arrangement with Beijing does not recognize any Chinese authority over Philippine waters. “The Provisional Understanding is a set of principles and

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Myths vs facts: BCDA defends controversial Pax Silica project

MANILA, Philippines — In recent weeks, the Pax Silica project has become among the most talked-about topics in the country, with the government describing it as a long-term investment that will spur economic expansion. However, civil society groups have been protesting the establishment of the 1,619-hectare (4,000-acre) economic security zone under the Luzon Economic Corridor. They

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Cebu sports complex: Gov. Baricuatro eyes north for world-class facility

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province could soon have its own world-class sports complex, with Governor Pamela Baricuatro revealing plans to build a premier facility in northern Cebu as part of her administration’s push to transform the province into a major sports tourism destination. During her speech at the launch of the Governor’s Cup Basketball

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Governor’s Cup to return with a bang

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s biggest provincial basketball tournament is making a long-awaited comeback. After a seven-year hiatus, the Governor’s Cup U18 Basketball Tournament was officially relaunched on Thursday, July 23, as the Cebu Provincial Government unveiled its plans for the 2026 edition, which tips off on Sept. 26. The launch at the Cebu Provincial

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DOLE-7 to inspect Liloan site after worker killed by granite slabs

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-7 will send inspectors to a construction site in Purok Tulay, Barangay Sta. Cruz, Liloan, after a worker was killed when he was crushed by six granite slabs on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to Roberto Cabardo, information officer of DOLE-7, the agency may issue

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‘Ex-NPA’ logistics officer nabbed in Bukidnon military intel compound

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — An alleged former logistics officer of the Maoist New People’s Army (NPA) wanted for murder was arrested inside a military intelligence compound in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Wednesday afternoon, July 22. In a press statement, the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) identified the suspect as Gemma Pensahan Tilucan, 32, who is

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