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Cebu Greats crush Parañaque by 49 points, climb to 4th in MPBL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats-MJAS Zenith crushed the Parañaque Patriots, 100-51, to clinch back-to-back wins in the ongoing SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Wednesday, June 10. Jonathan Ralf Gesalem led Cebu’s offensive assault, draining eight three-pointers en route to 24 points, along with two

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CA slaps former Baguio solon with contempt ruling for violating PEPO

BAGUIO CITY – The Court of Appeals has found a former Baguio congressman guilty of indirect contempt for turning a hovel into a concrete home within the Mount Santo Tomas forest reservation in violation of a Permanent Environmental Protection Order (PEPO) that has been in effect since 2015. Lawyer Nicasio Aliping, who served as representative

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Bukidnon power co-op helps restore electricity in quake-hit GenSan

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Line workers from the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) have been deployed to earthquake-hit areas in General Santos City (GenSan) to help restore electricity following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani, on June 8. Jemilo Pelimer, FIBECO acting general manager, said the cooperative sent personnel as part of

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Rains possible on Independence Day due to habagat – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas over the west of Luzon may experience rains on Friday, Independence Day, as the southwest monsoon continues to bring cloud bands, state meteorologists said on Thursday. Weather updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that there will be a high chance of rains and thunderstorms over

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3 minors rescued in Zamboanga City anti-trafficking raid

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Three minors were rescued in a joint anti-trafficking operation Wednesday in Barangay Tigbalabag, Zamboanga City, an official said. The operation was led by the Zamboanga Sea-Based Anti-Trafficking Task Force (ZSBATTF) and the Women and Children Protection Center–Mindanao Field Unit (WCPC-MFU). Alfredo Jimenez, ZSBATTF head, said the operation was conducted

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Foreigners caught on CCTV abandoning baby near Udon Thani canal

Police arrested a foreign couple for abandoning an infant near a drainage canal in Udon Thani. The baby girl later died despite rescue efforts. The incident came to light yesterday evening, June 10, when three children aged between 10 and 12 discovered the baby beneath a tree near a canal bank in the Don Udom …

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What are rip currents? Experts explain after fatal Ateneo drownings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The term “rip current” has gained wider public attention following the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) confirmation that the natural ocean phenomenon is believed to have played a role in the drowning of two Blue Eagles players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 8. According to the

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Ateneo puts Baldwin, Quimpo on leave amid findings on drowning incident

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) released a statement on Thursday, June 11, detailing the institution’s initial findings on the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of rookie guard Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian center Divine Adili on June 8. According to the statement, which was released through university president Fr. Roberto

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Child labor vs child work: Knowing the legal line under RA 9231

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the Philippines, Republic Act (RA) 9231 draws a legal line between permitted child work and prohibited child labor by regulating when, where, and how minors may work to protect their safety, education, and development. The distinction becomes evident in everyday situations where children are seen helping in family businesses, appearing

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150-megawatt wind power project breaks ground in Bago City

BACOLOD CITY — The Bago Negros Energy Corp. (BNEC) broke ground for the construction of the 150-megawatt (MW) wind power project, the first of its kind in Negros Island Region, in a ceremony held in Barangay Calumangan on Wednesday. With a total initial project cost of P9.78 billion, the BNEC proposes to construct and operate 23

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