TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bohol has approved financial assistance and the deployment of search and rescue teams to areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao. A special meeting was held on Monday, June 8, led by Acting Governor Nick Besas, following reports
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Nearly 18,000 evacuees housed in centers after Mindanao earthquake
ILOILO CITY — Nearly 18,000 people were staying in evacuation centers on Monday evening, June 8, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani earlier in the day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported. The DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) said the powerful quake affected 56
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Man from Digos City dies after powerful Mindanao earthquake
DIGOS CITY — A 58-year-old man died here after bringing his family to an evacuation center following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked parts of Mindanao on Monday morning. Lt. Col. Norman Yparaguirre, Digos City police chief, led the retrieval of the still-unidentified victim from his residence and brought him to a hospital, where he
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Leviste: Letter to Tulfo out of yearning for flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste on Monday clarified that his letter to Sen. Erwin Tulfo stemmed from his desire to see the flood control investigations continue, adding that he has grown restless with Congress currently not in session. After reports surfaced that he had offered to assist Tulfo in the flood control
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Tino-hit schools in Cebu City’s north resume full face-to-face classes
All public schools under Cebu City’s North District 8 have resumed full face-to-face classes for the opening of the academic year on Monday, June 8, months after disasters damaged learning facilities across the district.
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Ramo, Kniazev rule Ironman full distance in Subic
Filipina Leyann Ramo and Bulgarian Maksim Kniazev ruled the grueling 2026 Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines, emerging as the overall champions in the full-distance race held Sunday, June 7, in Subic Bay, Zambales.
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Parents, students return to schools as classes open for SY 2026-2027
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents and students flocked to schools on Monday, June 8, as school year 2026-2027 opened, with teachers and school officials welcoming learners and implementing preparations aimed at ensuring a smooth start to classes. At Mabolo Elementary School in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City Central Elementary School, the first day included orientations,
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US national faces murder charge over compatriot killed in Dalaguete
A 72-year-old American national remains under police custody as of Monday, June 8, and is facing a murder complaint after allegedly shooting and killing a fellow American inside a KTV bar in Dalaguete town, southern Cebu
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105K Lapu-Lapu students to receive school supply kits
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A total of 105,820 learners from Kindergarten to Senior High School in public schools in Lapu-Lapu City will receive school supply kits from the city government. Mayor Cindi King-Chan announced that each student will receive a customized school bag bearing the city’s seal, along with writing pads and notebooks appropriate for
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Mindanao earthquake: LGUs on full alert, BFP under Code Red
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) placed all concerned local government units (LGUs) on full alert and ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to raise a Code Red alert following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao. “We call on all local governments, responders, and communities
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