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Cebu may see isolated rains, thunderstorms over weekend

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains or thunderstorms may affect Cebu over the weekend, the state weather bureau said. The Visayas Pagasa Regional Services Division (PRSD) explained that current conditions are due to Localized Thunderstorms, which are small, brief storms that affect a limited area. Light to moderate winds

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Mike Rama eyes councilor seat, open to department head roles for 2028

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lowering his sights from his usual high-stakes ambitions, defeated former Cebu City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama revealed he was willing to return to City Hall in any capacity, even as a city councilor or a department head, as he attempts to navigate a path back into local politics. In an interview

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Cutting of trees: ‘Act of ecological violence,’ ‘direct assault on poor’

The tree-cutting of 225 trees along Quirino Avenue to give way to the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) project is “an act of ecological violence” and a “direct assault on the poor.” “Why must ‘development’ always demand the sacrifice of the vulnerable? Why are our cities designed for vehicles and concrete instead of for children,

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Alan Peter Cayetano Says He Wants To Step Down as Senate President: “Ang problema, I have duty to the Filipino people”

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Speaks on Senate Presidency amid Issues in Chamber ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senator claimed that he wants to step down from being the Senate president but he has duty to the people. The Senate is currently surrounded by several issues and there is undeniably a wide gap between the majority ... Read more

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Senate ‘show’ a ‘political demolition job’ to discredit House

MANILA, Philippines – Several House leaders and lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Thursday said the so-called Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is clearly weaponizing the flood control investigation to target lawmakers supporting the immediate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, rather than pursue genuine accountability or pass legislation.  Some senators allied with then-Senate President

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NBA: Jalen Brunson vows no let-up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs

SAN ANTONIO, United States — Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can’t afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks

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EARTHQUAKE: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Davao Occidental

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, June 5, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental today, June 5, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Pangasinan, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ... Read more

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Raps filed vs Discayas, DPWH execs

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday filed graft and malversation charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and his wife Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, and former and current Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for alleged anomalies in a government project in Calumpit, Bulacan, worth P53.9 million. The case was

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Palace: Senate rift cost us UNSC seat

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang cited the political turmoil in the Senate as one of the reasons for the country’s failed bid to become a nonpermanent member of the powerful United Nations Security Council (UNSC). “All the political noise and all the political tensions have an impact, and these are what the entire nation and the

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Senate media slams Marcoleta for ‘irresponsible, dangerous’ quip

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate media on Thursday condemned in the “strongest possible sense” what it called dangerous, irresponsible, and reckless statements made by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta that members of the mainstream media were “bayaran,” or paid hacks. “Marcoleta’s accusations against the press, if not supported by evidence, erode public trust in legitimate journalism and

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