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Pagasa monitors LPA outside PAR

MANILA — A low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is being monitored, according to the Sunday bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of 2 a.m., the LPA was spotted 1,690 km. east of northeastern Mindanao. Pagasa said the LPA has a low chance of

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Cebu City records fewer fires in 2025, but more damages

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fewer fires were recorded in Cebu City in 2025 compared with the previous year, but the total estimated damage caused by these blazes increased, according to data from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Cebu City. Senior Fire Officer 3 Wendell Villanueva, spokesperson of Cebu City Fire Office, said the city

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Duterte not facing court just ‘feels wrong’ — ICC press row

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands — Rodrigo Duterte’s hearing would have been the first time a former Asian head of state faced a chamber in the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of committing crimes against humanity. But much to the dismay of many on press row, Duterte decided to skip his four-day confirmation of charges

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Best of Cebu sports take spotlight in 40th SAC Awards

The brightest stars of Cebu sports in 2025 will take center stage at the highly anticipated 40th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards today, Sunday, March 8, at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Area.

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Pro-Hitler lawyer under fire for sexist remarks vs Curtis sisters, Elago

MANILA, Philippines — Controversial lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, who once displayed in his office a large portrait of Hitler, whom he described as a “great leader,” defended Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for saying in a congressional hearing that he’s aroused by Anne Curtis and himself made off-color remarks about the actress’ sister, Jasmine, and incumbent

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Makabayan solons slam Topacio over lewd remarks

MANILA, Philippines – Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc on Saturday called for an investigation into the lewd remarks made by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio. They also urged the radio station where he made the “vile” comments about women to review the content of his program. READ: Jasmine Curtis-Smith hits back at Ferdinand Topacio over remark on

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Fuel price hikes, lack of new sources to hurt Cebu’s water supply – CERA

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The recent fuel price hikes and the lack of new water sources are expected to take a toll on Cebu’s water supply. Nathaniel Chua, convener of the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA), said the actual water demand in Metro Cebu is currently at 600,000 cubic meters per day, while production is

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