Yearly Archives: 2026

DSWD 7 continues cash aid payout for transport, delivery workers

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of transport and delivery workers in Central Visayas received government assistance on Thursday, June 4, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 resumed the distribution of Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) to beneficiaries who were unable to claim it during earlier payouts in Cebu City. The

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CHD finds ‘no evidence’ linking Colon-Carbon business to urine dumping

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Establishments around Colon Street and Carbon Market have been cleared of allegations that workers dumped human urine into public drainage systems after a Cebu City Health Department (CHD) investigation found “no evidence” linking any business to the reported practice. The findings came after social media posts and public complaints alleged that

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San Fernando arson: Man faces raps for setting own house on fire

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man is facing a possible arson case after he allegedly set his own house on fire in San Fernando town, southern Cebu, and was arrested on Tuesday, June 2. The suspect, identified as Anecito Sas Paradela, 41, remains in police custody after investigators linked him to a fire that broke

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Pagasa declares start of rainy season in western parts of Luzon, Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Thursday declared the start of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.  “Based on the weather observations and analyses, occasional to frequent rains associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have been observed over the past five days. This

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Angara launches Project Handa to track nationwide school readiness

MANILA, Philippines — As the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to track nationwide school readiness, Secretary Sonny Angara has launched Project Handa to strategically deploy resources and address public school needs to ensure a smooth opening of classes on June 8. By tracking critical indicators across key components– including physical facilities, support to learners, and

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Drilon: SC intervention needed to resolve Senate leadership row

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said on Thursday that the Supreme Court’s (SC) intervention is needed to settle the Senate leadership row, as the high court has the power to question the legality of the leadership reorganization. He made the statement when asked if there was another way to settle the issue

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TIMELINE: Thursday, June 4, Senate showdown escalates

MANILA, Philippines — With growing tensions and mounting confusion, the Senate halls seemed to have fully turned into a battleground (or really, a puzzle) between two rival blocs that have extended beyond the traditional majority-minority divide: one side led by acting Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian and the other by Senate President Alan Peter

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IBP: Senate’s June 3 session ‘lawful’ under Avelino doctrine

MANILA, Philippines — The official organization of lawyers in the country has invoked a 1949 landmark Supreme Court decision in saying that the session held by the new Senate majority on June 3 was “lawful and valid.” The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Thursday stated its position on the issue by citing the

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Poco Pad C1 Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines

Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Poco Pad C1 The Poco Pad C1 was officially announced on May 21, 2026. The tablet is fueled with a non-removable Li-Po 7600 mAh battery + 18W wired charging. The tablet is available in two colors: Gray and Blue. Body & Display: The dimension ... Read more

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