LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, have eased over the Visayas after bringing persistent rains in recent days, the state weather bureau said Sunday, July 26. In its daily forecast, the Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD) said monsoon rains will continue to affect Aklan, Antique, Occidental Mindoro, and
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New US tariff a threat to Cebu’s competitiveness
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The fresh wave of tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on several economies can further hurt Cebu’s competitiveness. That’s why business groups here urged the government to intervene and mitigate its impact, particularly on micro and small enterprises. The 12.5 percent tariff hike deals a heavy blow to Philippine exporters, particularly those
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House collapses in Zamboanga del Sur due to soil erosion
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A house in Barangay Tubod, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, collapsed following soil erosion apparently caused by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon late Saturday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, said personnel of the Lakewood Municipal Police Station rushed
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Twin hackings injure 2 in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — What began as casual weekend drinking sessions spiraled into a bloody Saturday in Bukidnon after two separate altercations—one over a P50 cigarette debt and another during a fiesta revelry—ended in vicious incidents that left two men hospitalized. Col. Oliver Navales, commander of the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, said in his
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PNP deploys over 1,100 cops across Eastern Visayas for Marcos’ Sona
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 1,156 police personnel across Eastern Visayas and placed the region under heightened alert status as part of security preparations for the fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday. Police Regional Office-8 (PRO-8 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jason
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Baguio seniors stage anti-corruption protest ahead of Sona
BAGUIO CITY — Elderly protesters, including former government employees, marched through downtown Baguio on July 25 to call for accountability in alleged corruption cases that remain under investigation or litigation. The protest was staged two days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday. READ: Marcos teases
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Makabayan warns Pax Silica’s Subic-Clark plan could hike power costs
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Makabayan bloc on Saturday warned that the proposed energy infrastructure for the United States (US)-backed Pax Silica initiative could further drive up electricity prices and strain the country’s power supply. In a joint statement, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago, and Kabataan Rep. Renee Louise
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Oyo Sotto Breaks Silence on Inheritance & Family Wealth With Danica
Oyo Sotto & Danica Reveal Why They Will Not Be Hurt Without an Inheritance From Vic Sotto & Dina Bonnevie OYO SOTTO – Despite being born to two of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment, siblings Oyo Sotto and Danica Sotto have also experienced criticism and negative comments due to their famous parents, Vic Sotto ... Read more
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FACES OF CEBU: Carlo Galicia, engineer, triple topnotcher gives back
An engineer, a master plumber, and an educator.
Engr. Carlo B. Galicia wears many hats, all earned through years of learning that culminated in a rare triple topnotcher feat.
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Wildfires force 267,000 to flee across France, Spain
BORDEAUX, France – Raging wildfires in southwestern France and near Spain’s capital, Madrid, forced 267,000 residents and tourists to flee on Saturday as France deployed troops to support firefighting operations. Nearly 197,000 people were evacuated from the Bordeaux area, including vacation hotspots packed with summer visitors, in what French officials believe could be the country’s largest peacetime
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