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

According to Phivolcs, the aftershocks from the deadly Sarangani earthquake may last for a month. MAGNITUDE 7.8 SARANGANI EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) says aftershocks may last a month. On Monday, June 8, on the first day of the new school calendar, Sarangani was shaken by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— Anthony Bajenting delivered a historic performance, powering EZ Pavers to a dominant 135-93 victory over Davies Paints in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup on Sunday, June 7, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. Bajenting put on a show with 43 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals,

At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, damaging buildings across Mindanao and triggering tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters along nearby coastlines.

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu are prepared to send assistance to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao on Monday, June 8. Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said that the city government is considering providing financial aid to affected residents in General Santos City. Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another senior kegler, Martin Villar, emerged victorious in the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) Shootout Tournament last Sunday at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Villar, a 64-year-old civil engineer and owner of Corrtech Inc., a Cebu-based civil engineering firm, captured the weekly bowling title with a score of 213 pinfalls

The Cebu provincial government is developing a P1.9-million online booking platform aimed at linking tourists with accredited operators and reducing the risk of fraudulent transactions.

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said that while they interviewed the 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, only five signed their testimonies, as their legal counsel, Levito Baligod, allegedly wanted to destroy the documents. Matibag made the claim during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on

MANILA, Philippines – As he continued to insist on Monday on being Senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano noted that there were already two upper chambers – “the Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang.” According to Cayetano, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian rejected his proposal of an interim setup, under which both

MANILA, Philippines — There are indicators that the testimonies of the 18 supposed bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co were “coached” and “coordinated,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday. He disclosed these indicators during the Senate blue ribbon committee meeting on the flood-control probe, citing the NBI’s assessment. “The political