CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Benedicto College Cheetahs and the UC Baby Webmasters emerged as early pacesetters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 basketball tournaments, with both teams making their presence felt in their respective divisions. The Cheetahs capped the first round of the collegiate men’s basketball eliminations on top of the standings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is proposing a P15.74-billion budget for its 2027 investment program, with institutional development and management accounting for more than half of the proposed allocation ahead of City Council deliberations next week. The proposed Annual Investment Program (AIP) for calendar year 2027 totals P15,736,682,534, according to a resolution approved by

MANILA, Philippines — Protesters calling for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte gathered outside the Senate ahead of Friday’s impeachment trial proceedings. The protesters have been gathering along JW Diokno Boulevard since Sept. 29, but their numbers were noticeably higher on Friday, the 37th day of the trial. READ: VP Trial Day 37: BIR

BAGUIO CITY — Transport group Piston Metro Baguio protested the World Bank-led transport modernization convention at Baguio’s Venus Park Hotel, an hour before talks began.  Piston reiterated its opposition to abolishing traditional jeepneys, including Euro 4-compliant units, as the government pushes for a shift to electric vehicles under its public transport modernization program. Students and

Family Luckily Escapes Danger After Fallen Buri Palm Destroys House in Aklan A family in Agcawilan, Lezo, Aklan, was lucky to escape unharmed after a buri palm tree fell onto their home while they were sleeping.  On early Friday morning, October 9, 2026, the tree broke and crashed into the house where the Cichon family was ... Read more

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Dog Dragged by Tricycle Along Road in Batangas  A disturbing video showing a dog being dragged along a road by a moving tricycle in Batangas has raised concern among animal lovers.  On Wednesday evening (October 7, 2026), the small dog was seen being dragged behind the tricycle as it continued traveling along the Bauan-San Pascual Road.  Facebook user Angel Luzon shared the ... Read more

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Thai Airways has reportedly asked employees to avoid potentially damaging social media posts following the suspension of its chief executive, as new details emerge about a disputed wine and champagne purchase worth a reported 180 million baht. According to Daily News, on October 9, airline management circulated an internal notice requesting that staff exercise caution …

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Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is examining donations of around 100 million baht annually to the Chabad Foundation of Thailand following raids at three Bangkok locations over suspected foreign nominee businesses and financial irregularities. The operation on October 8 involved multiple government agencies investigating possible violations of foreign business, land ownership and tax laws. …

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Indonesian YouTuber Edward Halim apologised after facing online criticism over remarks about a Thai transgender shop worker featured in a travel video filmed at a clothing store in Bangkok. Halim shared several videos documenting his trip to Thailand on his YouTube channel this week. One video showed him visiting a clothing shop at Platinum Fashion …

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The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in 16 provinces today, with the Northeast, East and South worst affected, while Bangkok sees isolated thundershowers.

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