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No sail policy lifted in Lubang, Mindoro but gale warning remains

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, has lifted the no-sail policy effective Tuesday, following improved weather conditions. However, authorities stressed that Memorandum No. 018, Series of 2026, does not “supersede” advisories issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) regarding

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Palace: Mandaluyong blacklists supplier of underweight rice sacks

MANILA, Philippines — The supplier behind the national government’s free rice distribution program in Mandaluyong City has admitted that some sacks contained less than the supposed 10 kilos beneficiaries were supposed to receive, according to Malacañang. The local government has blacklisted the company, which it did not disclose, and launched an investigation into the matter. Palace press

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Bid to present Matibag deferred amid objection from senators, defense

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution’s request to present National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag as a witness for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ahead of his scheduled appearance has been deferred, after senator-judges and members of the defense panel objected. At the resumption of the trial on Monday, House of Representatives public prosecutor

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Heavy monsoon rains keep classes suspended in 11 Iloilo towns

ILOILO CITY — Classes remained suspended in 11 municipalities in Iloilo on Monday as heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), intensified by Tropical Storm Inday (international name: Bavi), continued to affect the province, where flooding, landslides, and other weather-related incidents have displaced thousands of residents. According to the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk

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Meet the new DOH Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr.

MANILA, Philippines —  Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. has been named as the newest member of the Marcos Cabinet, having been appointed as the replacement of Teodoro Herbosa in the Department of Health (DOH) secretary role. Pujalte earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and later obtained a Master’s Degree

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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Van While Crossing Near Hospital in Quezon 

Elderly Man Sustained Injuries After Being Struck by Van Near Hospital An elderly man was hospitalized after being struct by a van while crossing near a hospital in Infanta, Quezon.  An 89-year-old man from Sitio Masla, Barangay Sablang in General Nakar was injured after being hit by a van while crossing the road in front of Claro M. Recto District Hospital. The senior citizen ... Read more

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ABS-CBN: Will Ramon Ang, Manny Pangilinan Takeover?

Rumor has it that business tycoons will buy ABS-CBN Businessman Ramon S. Ang was one of the surprise guests at Manny V. Pangilinan’s birthday celebration on the TV5 program Vibe+ last Saturday, and this created speculation that they are teaming up for an ABS-CBN takeover. The Kapamilya network lost its franchise in 2020. That challenging ... Read more

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Another Oil Price Hike Set on Tuesday (July 14, 2026)

DOE Announces Another Oil Price Hike This Week FUEL PRICE UPDATE – Various gasoline stations are set to implement another oil price hikes starting this week.  On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Filipino motorists are set to feel another increase in fuel costs this week as oil companies prepare to adjust pump prices. The latest adjustments come amid continuing uncertainty ... Read more

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Samut Prakan restaurant roof falls during storm, leaving diners injured

Four to five diners sustained minor injuries after the roof of a waterfront restaurant collapsed during strong winds in Samut Prakan on Saturday, July 11. The incident occurred at about 6pm at a restaurant in Phra Samut Chedi district. The section that collapsed was a dining area extending over a fish and shrimp pond. The …

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