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OAKLAND, California (AP) — Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction. The settlement resolved a pivotal case years in the making. The case had sought to hold

Minglanilla: Alleged drug pusher wounded in armed encounter with cops CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 34-year-old alleged drug pusher remains hospitalized Thursday, August 27, after allegedly exchanging gunfire with police officers in Barangay Calajo-an, Minglanilla, Cebu. The man, identified by police as alias “Van,” is a high-value individual in the illegal drug trade. He is

A 45-year-old man faces criminal charges after being arrested for allegedly firing an illegal handgun in the interior streets of Sitio Zapatera, Barangay Luz, Cebu City, early Thursday morning, August 27, 2026.

MANILA, Philippines — Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez argues that the Ombudsman should consider the recent witness recantations against him, noting that Supreme Court rules against retractions apply only during trial. According to Romualdez’s supplemental counter affidavit, the high court’s disfavor toward recantations is limited to those made while a trial is underway. Romualdez cited the

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police Brig. Gen. Nestor Cruzata Babagay Jr. formally assumed leadership of the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) during turnover rites on Thursday, August 27 at Camp 1Lt. Vicente G. Alagar in Barangay Lapasan here. The assumption of command follows General Order No. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-4813 issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— A 21-year-old fisherman was found dead inside an abandoned beach resort in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on Wednesday. The police said the fisherman was apparently electrocuted after he was discovered near a fuse box. According to the police, the victim and his companion, both fishermen and residents of Barangay Balaoi, were heading

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday pushed for amendments to Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code in a bid to unify waste management programs by region. During a House of Representatives appropriations committee hearing on his department’s 2027 budget, Remulla explained that RA No. 7160 tasked only municipal and

LUCENA CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed P163.18 million worth of assistance to beneficiaries in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region affected by heavy rains. As of Wednesday, the DSWD – Calabarzon had distributed 253,986 family food packs and P300,000 in financial assistance. A standard DSWD family

Is Mikee Quintos ready to love again? Kapuso actress Mikee Quintos had this answer when asked about the current status of her love life. More than a year after her breakup with actor Paul Salas, the actress has found a new love interest. She revealed that she had actually preferred not to date single men ... Read more

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Concerned Netizen Raises Public Awareness After Manhole Cover in Kalibo Falls Into Drainage A concerned netizen warned the public to be careful after manhole cover falls into the drainage along the sidewalk in Poblacion, Kalibo.  Recently, Christopher Manalo, a Facebook user, shared a video and photos showing a manhole cover that had fallen into a ... Read more

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