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100 families in Sultan Kudarat town evacuated due to flash floods

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — About 100 families or 500 individuals in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, were forcibly evacuated Monday night after flash floods caused by hours of heavy rain submerged several communities. Sultan Kudarat Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas for their safety amid

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JUST IN: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Davao Oriental

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Oriental, July 28, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 5.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental today, July 28, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous strong earthquake in General Santos that was initially recorded at 7.0 magnitude, another significant quake was recently recorded by the ... Read more

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Vilma Santos Asserts Integrity Against Corruption Claims: “Hindi ka dapat matakot”

Vilma Santos spoke about the recent corruption accusation against her and her husband Batangas Governor Vilma Santos admitted that she was affected by the spread of malicious accusations against her husband, Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Vilma did not mention any names in a recent interview, but it can be inferred that the matter is ... Read more

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Police Officer Returning Home From SONA Duty Dies After Being Run Over by Truck in Caloocan 

Police Officer Dies in Truck Accident on Way Home After SONA Duty A police officer returning home from SONA duty lost his life after being run over by a 10-wheeler truck in Barangay 22, Caloocan City.   On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the 33-year-old police officer was riding his motorcycle and was on his way home when the accident ... Read more

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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts waters off Baganga, Davao Oriental

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Baganga, Davao Oriental, at 7:06 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). PHIVOLCS said the earthquake’s epicenter was located about 33 kilometers south 79 degrees east of Baganga at coordinates 7.52°N, 126.86°E. It had a depth of 20

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Marcos pushes EPIRA overhaul to cut power costs

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on Congress to swiftly amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira), proposing the removal of system loss charges imposed on electricity consumers, saying it is unjust for the public to bear the cost of inefficiencies in the power sector. During his fifth State of

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5.6 earthquake hits Baganga, Davao Oriental

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Baganga, Davao Oriental early Tuesday, July 28, the Philippine Institution of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake was felt around 7:06 a.m. with the epicenter found 33 kilometers east southeast of the municipality of Baganga. READ: 4.8 magnitude quake hits

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of July 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists will have to brace for another hefty increase in oil prices beginning Tuesday, with fuel retailers implementing hikes of as much as P7.30 per liter amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The latest adjustments come as the conflict enters its fifth month, continuing to drive up global oil prices. Based

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Marcos urges Iglesia to join nation-building efforts

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) to continue serving as “steadfast partners in nation-building” as the religious organization celebrated its 112th anniversary. The President also reiterated his administration’s support for the INC, which earlier this month held a three-day rally backing Sen. Rodante

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Taal Volcano gas emissions drop, seismic activity eases

LUCENA CITY — Harmful sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from Taal Volcano in Batangas province have significantly declined, while seismic activity remained low, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday (July 28). In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs said only 518 metric tons (MT) of sulfur dioxide were emitted from the volcano’s main

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