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PSC chair inspects Cebu venue for global sports events

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio is looking at a busy future for Cebu sports following his recent visit to the soon-to-open SM Seaside Arena at the South Road Properties (SRP).

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Tropical Storm Nuri forces class suspensions in Eastern Visayas

ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of

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Iloilo gov nixes local fuel subsidies due to budget constraints

ILOILO CITY—Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. has admitted that the provincial government cannot implement fuel subsidies despite the rise in oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East. Defensor acknowledged the immediate relief and practicality that fuel subsidies could provide but said that implementing them would require significant financial resources that the province currently

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OWWA-7 logs 62 assistance requests amid Middle East tension

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)-7 has recorded 62 requests for assistance since tensions in the Middle East began. This was confirmed by Christina Marie Vistal, OWWA II of OWWA-7. Of the 62 requests, 22 were for repatriation, 12 were for welfare checks, and 28 were from OFWs who were unable

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8 of 18 ‘ex-Marines’ not assigned to Zaldy Co — NBI

MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the 18 alleged former Marines who recently claimed to be “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co were found to be “not assigned” to the former congressman, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said. In an interview at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City on Wednesday, Matibag

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