TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Government offices at the Bohol Provincial Capitol have returned to the regular five-day workweek following the issuance of an executive order lifting the province’s temporary four-day workweek arrangement. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado signed Executive Order No. 34, Series of 2026, directing all provincial government offices, departments, divisions, and units to resume
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Army soldier dies in NPA encounter in Negros Occidental town
BACOLOD CITY—A soldier from the 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) was killed during an encounter with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tamlang, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Col. Eric Alfonso, commander of the 79th IB, government troops encountered communist rebels allegedly responsible for a series of civilian
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Overnight search yields 4 more bodies in Angeles building rubble
ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered four more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning, raising the confirmed death toll to 17. The recovery operations spanned several hours, according to authorities. At least three more people are reported to be still
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OIL PRICE WATCH as of June 2, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – A significant relief welcomed Filipino motorists on Tuesday, June 2, as oil prices post major rollbacks after weeks of continued price hikes. Diesel prices were slashed by at least P9.26 per liter, while gasoline went down by a minimum of P4.76 per liter. Kerosene will see the biggest reduction, dropping by at
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JV Ejercito Reacts To Jinggoy Estrada’s Arrest: “Hayaan nating umusad ang batas”
JV Ejercito was asked about the recent legal battle of his brother, Jinggoy Estrada Senator JV Ejercito reacted to the arrest of his brother, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, by saying that justice shall prevail. Ejercito and Estrada are both sons of former President Erap Estrada. Both of them also followed in the footsteps of their father ... Read more
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Cebu City students return to tents as damaged schools await rehab
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of students here will return to classes in temporary tents this school year as several school buildings remain unsafe months after an earthquake and a typhoon damaged campuses across the city. While classes resume nationwide this month, students in affected schools still study in makeshift learning spaces because authorities have
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Archival targets 30-day SRP cleanup, defers to Tommy on long-term fix
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival wants the growing garbage stockpile at the South Road Properties (SRP) cleared within 15 to 30 days, but he stopped short of outlining a long-term solution to the city’s worsening waste crisis, instead throwing his support behind Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s separate effort to craft one. Archival’s timeline
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Pasil waste dumping video prompts Cebu City enforcement, cleanup push
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A viral video showing a man throwing garbage into coastal waters near the Pasil Fish Market has prompted Cebu City officials to strengthen enforcement and environmental awareness efforts across communities. In a reposted video on Monday, June 1, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival called on residents to take responsibility in protecting
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PNP: Smooth Estrada arrest in stark contrast to high-profile fugitives
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said that the “smooth” arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over the flood control scandal was in “stark contrast” to other high-profile fugitives on the run. “By prioritizing professionalism and the rule of law, we achieved a smooth process that benefited both sides,
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Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan’s condition slowly improving – PNP Health Service
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan’s condition is slowly improving, according to the Philippine National Police – Health Service (PNP-HS). In a text message sent to reporters on Tuesday morning, PNP-HS Director Brig. Gen. Portia Manalad confirmed that Bonoan had been admitted to the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame,
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