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CABC: Bajenting erupts for 43 as EZ Pavers dominate Davies Paints

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Anthony Bajenting delivered a historic performance, powering EZ Pavers to a dominant 135-93 victory over Davies Paints in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup on Sunday, June 7, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. Bajenting put on a show with 43 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals,

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Mindanao earthquake: 19 killed, hundreds hurt, buildings toppled

At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, damaging buildings across Mindanao and triggering tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters along nearby coastlines.

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Mindanao earthquake aftermath: Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu ready to send help

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu are prepared to send assistance to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao on Monday, June 8. Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said that the city government is considering providing financial aid to affected residents in General Santos City. Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City

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Senior bowler Villar clinches second Sugbu Bowling Shootout title

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another senior kegler, Martin Villar, emerged victorious in the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) Shootout Tournament last Sunday at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Villar, a 64-year-old civil engineer and owner of Corrtech Inc., a Cebu-based civil engineering firm, captured the weekly bowling title with a score of 213 pinfalls

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NBI’s Matibag: 18 bagmen’s claims may have been ‘coached’

MANILA, Philippines — There are indicators that the testimonies of the 18 supposed bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co were “coached” and “coordinated,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday. He disclosed these indicators during the Senate blue ribbon committee meeting on the flood-control probe, citing the NBI’s assessment. “The political

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Over 2,000 PNP personnel deployed for Mindanao earthquake response

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed over 2,000 personnel to support emergency response operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on Monday, amid intensified rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts. As of 1 p.m., a total of 2,092 PNP personnel have been deployed nationwide for augmentation duties. These include

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Angara orders checks, aid for 6,224 quake-hit Mindanao schools

COTABATO CITY — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered the immediate mobilization of safety inspections and emergency support for schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck near Sarangani on Monday morning, impacting over 6,000 schools across Mindanao. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive, classes at all levels in affected areas of

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NBI’s Matibag: Co’s 18 ex-bodyguards interviewed

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said that while they interviewed the 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, only five signed their testimonies, as their legal counsel, Levito Baligod, allegedly wanted to destroy the documents. Matibag made the claim during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on

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We now have 2 Senates: PH vs Malacañang – Cayetano

MANILA, Philippines – As he continued to insist on Monday on being Senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano noted that there were already two upper chambers – “the Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang.” According to Cayetano, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian rejected his proposal of an interim setup, under which both

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