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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond electricity costs and reliability, water security is emerging as another critical factor that could shape Cebu’s ability to attract investments and sustain economic growth. Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday that Cebu’s growing water shortage poses a long-term risk to the province’s competitiveness. In turn, they are pushing

SAN ANTONIO, Mexico — Victor Wembanyama refused to hit the panic button on Wednesday after the San Antonio Spurs blew a double-digit lead to suffer a potentially crucial NBA Finals game one defeat to the New York Knicks. The French superstar led San Antonio’s scorers with 26 points but had a poor shooting night before

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate bloc led by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday criticized what it called a “bogus hearing” of the Blue Ribbon committee, saying senators should return to regular work instead of engaging in unauthorized proceedings. In a statement, the bloc said the Senate must focus on its constitutional mandate to check abuses and

Editor’s Note: INQUIRER.net denies involvement in any insinuation of media bribery. The Inquirer’s policies address integrity and corruption through strict ethical guidelines for editorial staff and severe disciplinary rules for all employees. MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Senate media on Thursday slammed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over remarks he made during the Senate blue ribbon

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized more than P200,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) and an unlicensed firearm during a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Wednesday night. In a report Thursday, the Police Regional Office 4-A said anti-drug operatives arrested the suspect, identified only as “Christopher,” after

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is inclined to call a special session if a formal request contains valid grounds for doing so, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. This comes after Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian said senators are considering holding a special session to tackle bills and appointments that have

Mutya Orquia Breaks Silence on Hospitalization and Sends Emotional Message to Fans MUTYA ORQUIA – Kapamilya actress Mutya Orquia has moved fans after revealing both her happiest moments and deepest emotional struggles in a heartfelt post. Mutya Orquia has opened up about her recent hospitalization and her ongoing mental health struggles, sharing a deeply personal ... Read more

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Amid Senate Session Inviting Ex-Marines, NBI Speaks on Chamber’s Resource Persons NBI – National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag claimed that he received an information that the 18 ex-marines were allegedly paid. Following the attendance of Senator Chiz Escudero to the Senate session yesterday, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected as the Senate President Pro ... Read more

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CIDG released the mugshot of Jinggoy Estrada Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was seen in his mugshot with the PDL shirt draped over his shoulders instead of being worn properly. On June 1, Estrada voluntarily surrendered following the release of the warrant of arrest against him due to his alleged involvement in the anomalous flood control project. ... Read more

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Political Clash Escalates as Jules Ledesma Targets Cayetano with Persona Non Grata Push JULES LEDESMA – Tensions rise after Jules Ledesma called for local government units to act against Cayetano with a persona non grata declaration. Negros Occidental 1st District Representative Julio Ledesma IV publicly condemned Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, branding his conduct in the ... Read more

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