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Mask up: How to protect yourself as Cebu’s air turns ‘very unhealthy’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public has been urged to take protective measures as air quality across Metro Cebu reaches “very unhealthy” levels, with haze continuing to blanket parts of the metro since April 17, 2026. The lingering haze — caused by fine particles such as dust, smoke, and industrial emissions suspended in the air

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Mactan-Cebu Airport preparations for May ASEAN Summit near finish

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several years, the General Aviation (Gen-Av) area at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) finally got a facelift, in time for the upcoming ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit this May. The terminal’s renovation, intended for privately owned aircraft and jets, is just one of the many preparations currently underway

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Angara defends K-12 program amid calls for abolition

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has expressed his unwavering support for the K to 12 program amid abolition calls. As one of the original authors of the law, Angara emphasized that the department’s priority is not to discard the system, but to refine it to meet global standards and industry

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Angara bolsters aid for teachers amid Middle East tensions

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Amid rising global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its existing mechanisms designed to protect the welfare of public school teachers against the worsening financial crisis. Due to inflation and the rising cost of living, many teachers are facing challenges

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‘Gas-and-run’ 2.0: Driver evades paying P1,500 fuel at QC gas station

MANILA, Philippines — The unidentified driver of a white Toyota Vios got P1,500 worth of fuel at a gas station in Quezon City, and drove away without paying the bill, the police said. The vehicle fled with the unpaid fuel from a gas station along Payatas Road in Barangay Payatas early Monday morning, according to

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PRC finally names 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination topnotcher

MANILA, Philippines — The  Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) finally named the topnotcher of the 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination. The board topnotcher is Erwin Ken Parchaso of the Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) of Dagupan City, according to a Facebook post of PRC on Apr. 17. The PRC earlier said that the name of the licensure examination

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HEAT INDEX WATCH: Calapan City hits ‘danger’ heat index at 42°C

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities issued a warning Monday afternoon after the city’s heat index soared to a dangerous 42 degrees Celsius, based on a 2 p.m. reading at the Calapan City Public Market. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said the heat index falls under the “danger” category, which can

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