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Cebu City solo parents may soon get P1,000 monthly cash aid

CEBU CITY — A proposed ordinance seeking to provide additional benefits to qualified solo parents in Cebu City, including a P1,000 monthly financial assistance, is now being reviewed as city officials push for clearer qualifications and safeguards against possible abuse of the program. Authored by Councilor Harry Erran, the proposal was discussed during a public

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LIVE: VP Sara Duterte impeachment Day 9

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its ninth day on July 22 as senators continue hearing arguments, examining evidence, and tackling key issues surrounding the case. READ: LIVE: VP Sara Duterte impeachment Day 8 Watch the livestream below for real-time coverage of the proceedings, including updates from the Senate impeachment court, statements

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Tisa, Cebu City fire causes P4.5M in damage

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fire that damaged eight structures along Katipunan Street in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, on July 21 caused an estimated P4.5 million in damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. One person was also injured in the incident. Fire investigators have yet to determine the exact cause of the blaze,

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4 nabbed, P256,000 ‘smuggled’ cigarettes seized in South Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY — Police confiscated alleged smuggled cigarettes worth some P256,000 and arrested four people, including two minors, in Tantangan, South Cotabato before dawn Wednesday. Col. Argel Ancheta, South Cotabato Police Provincial Office (SCPPO) OIC director, said the contraband aboard a red Toyota Avanza was seized at a checkpoint in Barangay New Cuyapo at around 12:20 a.m.

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Caraga police chief undergoes drug testing

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The director of Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13), Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado IV, has joined members of the regional command group, heads of offices, and camp-based personnel in a regular drug-testing activity at Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez in Libertad, Butuan City. The testing was conducted on Tuesday as

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PNB retirees urge SC to release their withheld COLA, benefits

MANILA, Philippines—Nearly 200 Philippine National Bank (PNB) senior citizen retirees asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to compel the former state-owned institution to release their withheld cost-of-living and special amelioration allowances spanning seven years from 1989 to 1996. The former PNB personnel, who gathered in a rally in front of the high tribunal, were previously

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – A day after oil companies implemented another hefty increase in pump prices, motorists and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are bracing for its impact as transport groups renewed calls for an immediate fare hike, saying the latest round of fuel price increases has become unsustainable. The latest adjustment, driven by renewed tensions

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Sara Duterte asks Senate to foot bill for exclusive catering at trial

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has requested the Senate to pay for the food, beverages, and catering services of her defense team, support staff, and witnesses but insisted that all meals be prepared exclusively by the Office of the Vice President’s accredited caterer throughout her impeachment trial. Duterte requested the special arrangement in

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Vice Ganda Asserts Amid Issue With Kim Chiu: “Di po kami magkaaway”

Vice Ganda debunked speculated rift with Kim Chiu Many netizens assumed that Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and actress Kim Chiu were feuding after they “exchanged words” yesterday, July 21, on X, formerly Twitter. Kim’s supporters questioned Vice for allegedly failing to thank her It’s Showtime co-host during the FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards held last Monday ... Read more

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