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Cebu City students return to tents as damaged schools await rehab

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of students here will return to classes in temporary tents this school year as several school buildings remain unsafe months after an earthquake and a typhoon damaged campuses across the city. While classes resume nationwide this month, students in affected schools still study in makeshift learning spaces because authorities have

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Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan’s condition slowly improving – PNP Health Service

MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan’s condition is slowly improving, according to the Philippine National Police – Health Service (PNP-HS). In a text message sent to reporters on Tuesday morning, PNP-HS Director Brig. Gen. Portia Manalad confirmed that Bonoan had been admitted to the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame,

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Archival targets 30-day SRP cleanup, defers to Tommy on long-term fix

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival wants the growing garbage stockpile at the South Road Properties (SRP) cleared within 15 to 30 days, but he stopped short of outlining a long-term solution to the city’s worsening waste crisis, instead throwing his support behind Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s separate effort to craft one. Archival’s timeline

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Pasil waste dumping video prompts Cebu City enforcement, cleanup push

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A viral video showing a man throwing garbage into coastal waters near the Pasil Fish Market has prompted Cebu City officials to strengthen enforcement and environmental awareness efforts across communities. In a reposted video on Monday, June 1, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival called on residents to take responsibility in protecting

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Dangerous heat index expected in 16 areas on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen areas are expected to experience a dangerous heat index on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. Heat index or the “apparent heat” is the combination of air temperature and humidity, indicating how hot the body feels. In its latest weather briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)

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PNP: Smooth Estrada arrest in stark contrast to high-profile fugitives

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said that the “smooth” arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over the flood control scandal was in “stark contrast” to other high-profile fugitives on the run. “By prioritizing professionalism and the rule of law, we achieved a smooth process that benefited both sides,

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Jinggoy Estrada Claims He Refused Minority Bloc’s Offer To Leave Majority Bloc For Case Dismissal

Jinggoy Estrada made a revelation against the minority bloc Senator Jinggoy Estrada claimed that the Senate Minority Bloc offered him to leave the Majority Bloc for the dismissal of his plunder case. Estrada faces plunder charges for the third time. To recall, after his father, former President Erap Estrada, was impeached, the Senator was accused ... Read more

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