Monthly Archives: May 2026

Dole-7 halts telecom, internet firms over worker safety violations

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (Dole-7) has ordered three internet and telecommunications service providers to stop field operations over worker safety violations and public risks. In a statement released on Thursday, May 28, the agency said the companies were involved in internet, fiber optic, and telecommunications installation

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Pag-IBIG ₱10M housing loan: Who qualifies, how to apply

Filipino workers can now borrow up to ₱10 million from Pag-IBIG Fund for housing loans, opening the door for more middle-income and higher-earning members to buy homes, especially in urban areas where property prices continue to climb.

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LIST: 3 sites in Metro Cebu where you can get your National ID printed

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Still waiting for your physical National ID card or planning to secure a print version for banking, government, or private transactions? The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Cebu residents can already obtain a valid paper-based National ID through three authorized sites in Metro Cebu — free of charge. The PSA in

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Northern Samar eyes solar-powered irrigation to boost rice output

TACLOBAN CITY— Seeking to improve rice production and reduce farmers’ dependence on expensive fuel-powered irrigation, the provincial government of Northern Samar is pushing for the installation of 19 solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) across farming communities in the province. The Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), in coordination with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), has

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Survey shows Sara Duterte ahead of Robredo; Tulfo leads VP contenders

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte remains the frontrunner in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race, while Sen. Erwin Tulfo has emerged as a strong vice-presidential bet, according to a poll. The Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Group revealed that Duterte is leading former Vice President Leni Robredo by 10 percentage points, with six

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Courier Service Owner Calls Out Customer Over Treatment of Delivery Rider 

Courier Service Owner Slams Customer Over Lack of Consideration for Delivery Rider  A courier service owner expressed her frustration due to customer’s lack of consideration for a delivery rider carrying a huge number of parcels.  Recently, Gela An, a Facebook user and courier business owner, shared her experience online after a delivery rider reportedly had difficulty completing a delivery involving ... Read more

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China Reacts Strongly as Japan & Philippines Move Ahead W/ Sea Border Talks

Why China Is Opposing the Latest Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks CHINA – Tensions in regional waters intensified as China voiced opposition to a newly announced sea border initiative between Japan and the Philippines. China voiced strong objections on Friday to the decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin discussions on defining their maritime boundary, describing ... Read more

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Sri Racha bus driver caught with fake urine and meth on board

A 57 year old public bus driver in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, has been arrested after trying to fool a routine drug test using fake urine and attempting to drink the evidence when officers closed in. Srisit Horai Khuntod, who drove the Sri Racha–Bangkok route, was flagged during a joint drug testing operation at around …

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Cebu Greats end winning streak after loss to GenSan in MPBL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats saw their five-game winning streak snapped after suffering an 80-91 loss to the Gensan Warriors in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) season on Friday at Paco Arena in Manila. Despite solid efforts from Mark Meneses, Brian Heruela, and Paul Desiderio, Cebu failed to keep pace with

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