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TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas continued to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit outdoor activities and protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. As early as 9 a.m., the town of Guiuan recorded a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius, the highest in the region for

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) on Tuesday launched its National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) to address the growing online gambling addiction among Filipinos. Callers may reach the helpline at (02) 8248-9568 to directly connect them to trained counselors for confidential support and counseling for those experiencing gaming-related issues. The hotline is

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working days in five localities for the celebration of their respective anniversaries and special occasions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1260, declaring June 6 a special non-working day in Bamban, Tarlac, for the celebration of Bamban Day. He also signed Proclamation No. 1261, declaring June 16

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Despite the looming rainy season, scorching temperatures persisted on Wednesday as four localities in Rizal and Batangas provinces logged dangerous heat index levels. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Cuenca, Batangas, said in a social media post that the town may have reached 47°C as of 1 p.m. The data was

MANILA, Philippines — The manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was also launched in three cities in Metro Manila on Wednesday, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Remulla confirmed the development to the Inquirer in a text message but did not provide additional details. Earlier on Wednesday morning, National Bureau of

Lito Lapid and Pia Cayetano had this light moment during a recent Senate session Senator Lito Lapid said “mahal kita” to Senator Pia Cayetano, and this garnered teasing reactions from people at the Senate plenary session. Lapid transitioned from showbiz to politics years ago, and while he is serving as a Senator, he still does ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising move, Gilas Youth standout Lian Kent Basa has decided to skip the national team’s campaign in the Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) tournament in Thailand to play for Central Visayas in the ongoing Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur. The decision of Basa, who is also the reigning

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases in Central Visayas reached 2,425 from January to the second week of May, with deaths climbing to 18, as health officials warned that unsafe water storage practices during the summer season might be contributing to the increase in dengue cases.  Dr. Ronald Jarvik A. Buscato, Medical Officer IV and

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Four luxury vehicles confiscated by the government from the Discaya family were among the items sold in a recent “negotiated sale” conducted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The sale of the four vehicles—a 2022 GMC XL Yukon Denali (₱3.209 million), a 2021 Cadillac Escalade (₱3.750 million), a 2022 Maserati Levante

TOKYO, Japan — Malacañang on Wednesday said the recent clash over online voting at the Senate, which resulted in a walkout of the minority bloc, shows who among the senators are working for the people and who are only after their personal interests. Minority bloc senators on Tuesday evening stormed out of the plenary session to