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CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a challenging first year at the Capitol, Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro is shifting her administration’s focus from fixing problems to preventing them. In her second State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Monday, Aug. 31, Baricuatro unveiled a slate of initiatives for the next 12 months, spanning health care, food

MANILA – Coconut farmers, government agencies, local government units (LGUs) and industry partners nationwide took part in a simultaneous coconut-planting activity targeting millions of seedlings as part of the celebration of the 40th National Coconut Week. In a news release Monday, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Coconut Authority (DA-PCA) said the nationwide initiative aime

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Canter mini dump truck fell into the sea while attempting to board a vessel at Hilton Wharf in Sitio Boot, Barangay Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday morning, Aug. 31. A spot report from the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office said the vehicle, a blue Canter mini dump truck owned by

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A tornado swept through parts of this province on Monday afternoon, Aug. 31, sending debris and roofing materials flying, but no one was reported hurt. Videos shared by residents showed strong winds tearing through Cabugao town and lifting parts of a house roof and other materials around 5 p.m. READ:

CITY OF MALOLOS – Hundreds of Bulacan residents representing 34 people’s organizations and movements gathered near the Bulacan Capitol grounds on Monday (August 31) to protest unresolved flooding and corruption. By staging their “Kilos Bulacan” rally, the groups demanded an end to land reclamation projects, the imprisonment of national and Bulacan officials involved in the

MANILA, Philippines — The emergency room of the Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital in Manila has reached 300% capacity as the city continues to deal with patients, including suspected and confirmed cases of leptospirosis, amid recent rains and flooding. In a public advisory on Monday, the city-run hospital said the continued influx of patients

MANILA, Philippines — Beyond ceremonies and words of gratitude, everyday heroes should also get fair compensation, safe working conditions, social protection, and opportunities as they work to keep communities running every day, Sen. Loren Legarda said in a statement on Monday as the country observed National Heroes Day. “Madaling tawagin silang bayani kapag may bagyo, may

COTABATO CITY – A deputy commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) and 15 other members have formally surrendered to the government in separate ceremonies held in Palimbang and Kalamansig towns in Sultan Kudarat province over the weekend. The 16 surrenderees were members of the Manobo Dulangan Indigenous Peoples (IP) tribe and belong to the

NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic catastrophe. Six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true. But no corner of the world’s economy has

Another Miss Universe Philippines alumna, Karenza De Leon, will represenet Australia at the upcoming Miss International pageant after winning the Miss International Austalia crown. De Leon secured the national title during the pageant held at the Revesby Workers’ Club in the New South Wales on Aug. 30.De Leon previously competed at the 2025 Miss Universe