Yearly Archives: 2026

Cebu City lacks control over irrigation systems amid El Niño fears

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The response to a looming El Niño crisis is hanging by a thread after local agricultural officials admitted Tuesday that the city government has no direct control over the infrastructure meant to protect upland farms from drought. The disclosure surfaced during an executive session of the Cebu City Council, where councilors

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New York sweeps Cleveland, back in NBA finals for first time since 1999

CLEVELAND — Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench

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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war

WASHINGTON, United States — US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round

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DILG urges LGUs to speed up approvals for renewable energy projects

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to speed up the approval processes for renewable energy (RE) projects across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, DILG explained that their appeal to LGUs came amid the government’s push for energy security and the declaration of

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