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LOOK: PCG rescues 6 from half-submerged motorbanca off Malapascua Island

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Six individuals were rescued from a half-submerged motorbanca floating off Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, Cebu. In a report released on Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station North Cebu said the rescue was carried out in coordination with local police in the vicinity of Sitio Tawigan on Malapascua Island. “All passengers

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Cesafi: Gary Cortes prepares UV for tougher title defense, eyes rare five-peat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seven-time Cesafi champion coach Gary Cortes can already sense a tougher road ahead for the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers as several teams have strengthened their rosters in hopes of ending their dynasty. Cortes, who has steered the Green Lancers to seven Cesafi men’s basketball championships, including their current

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Online threats put Eastern Samar, Samar schools on heightened alert

TACLOBAN CITY — Two schools in Eastern Visayas have tightened security measures and coordinated with authorities after separate threats circulated online, underscoring continuing concerns over school safety following the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City in June. Samar Colleges, Inc. in Catbalogan City and Llorente National High School in Llorente,

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DSWD-7 expands food aid program to 28K households in Cebu, Bohol

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More households in Cebu and Bohol will receive government food assistance as the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) expands its Walang Gutom program to 28,014 beneficiaries. The latest count is 2,489 higher than the previous food redemption cycle, representing a 9.75 percent increase from the 25,525

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Boljoon drinking session turns into hacking attack: 1 dead, 1 wounded

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A drinking session turned into a bloody tragedy when two drunk friends argued, then hacked each other with a machete, causing the death of one and the wounding of another. The tragedy happened in Purok Mahogany, Barangay El Pardo, Boljoon town, southeastern Cebu, at past 11 p.m. on Friday, August 28.

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Red rainfall warning up in Metro Manila, Luzon areas on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — A red rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila and eight areas in Luzon due to prevailing heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, on Saturday, the state weather bureau said. In a weather advisory issued at 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that

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Olongapo continues to battle flooding, erosion amid heavy rains

OLONGAPO CITY — Continuous southwest monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding and soil erosion in several parts of Olongapo City since Friday, Aug. 28, leaving major roads impassable and forcing residents in a riverside barangay to evacuate. Minor soil erosion was reported in Barangay Kalaklan at around 1:30 p.m., scattering rocks along the major road leading

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Portion of Aquino Bridge in Tarlac City collapses amid heavy rains

TARLAC CITY — The middle portion of the Aquino Bridge in Tarlac City collapsed before midnight on Friday, Aug. 28, following heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. Tarlac was placed under a red rainfall warning on Friday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The bridge connects Tarlac

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2 Students Brought to Police Station After Fight Over Use of AI Near Palawan National School 

Student Punched After Allegedly Reporting Classmate’s Use of AI Two students were brought to a police station after a physical altercation near Palawan National School (PNS).  On Friday, August 28, 2026, two 15-year-old students were nabbed after fighting over use of AI in Puerto Princesa City. The fight quickly circulated online and garnered various reactions from the ... Read more

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DOH Nurse Dies After Waiting Shed Collapses in Samar While Returning From Health Mission 

DOH Nurse Lost His Life After Waiting Shed Collapses on Him in Samar DOH nurse lost his life after a portion of a waiting shed collapsed on him while returning from health mission in Catbalogan City, Samar.  On Thursday (August 27, 2026), a 35-year-old nurse from the Department of Health (DOH) dies after a waiting shed collapsed on ... Read more

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