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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) said the confiscation of meat products is part of its mandate, meant to protect consumers from health risks linked to uninspected meat. During a news forum on Tuesday, June 9, DVMF head Dr. Jessica Maribojoc said that ensuring food safety

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parents of Rene Baterbonia, one of two Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) student-athletes who died in Aurora, have requested an autopsy on their son’s remains. Ateneo de Manila University confirmed the development in its latest statement. It provided updates on the handling of Baterbonia and Nigerian center Divine Adili’s remains.

The ongoing National Weightlifting Championships of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) in General Santos City was officially canceled following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Tuesday said it is forming a specialized rescue team that will protect workers during natural crises, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao. In a statement, the agency said acting Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino has directed the Occupational Safety and Health

MANILA, Philippines — There were no weights on the bodies of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili when they drowned in Dipaculao, Aurora, the police said on Tuesday. Asked about claims circulating on social media that weights had been attached to the two athletes as part of a supposed team

MANILA, Philippines — Areas located along the country’s six active trenches could experience earthquakes of up to magnitude 8.2, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said Tuesday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, Bacolcol identified the six active trenches as the Philippine Trench, East Luzon Trough, Manila Trench, Negros

[Trigger warning: Mentions of sexual abuse] MANILA, Philippines — The grandfather and father of a 12-year-old girl were arrested in Manila for allegedly sexually abusing her, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Tuesday. The two suspects, aged 57 and 37, respectively, were caught by the police on Monday after the victim had

The Ombudsman dismisses the cases filed against Ralph Recto. The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the graft, plunder, and malversation complaints against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Previously, graft, plunder, and malversation complaints were filed against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth President Emmanuel Ledesma before the Office of the Ombudsman. The complainants also filed ... Read more

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The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated at least ₱59 million per semester for its tertiary education assistance program, which provides ₱10,000 in financial aid to qualified college students.

MANDAUE CITY — More than ₱35 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated by the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) from January 1 to June 7, 2026. The MCPO said it intensified its anti-illegal drug campaign during the period, conducting 822 operations. This led to the arrest of 827 individuals. Records from the MCPO showed