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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities returned 42 live pigs to Negros Oriental after intercepting them at Tangil Wharf in Dumanjug, southwestern Cebu. Shipping the pigs violated Cebu Province’s 45-day temporary ban on the entry of hogs from areas affected by African Swine Fever (ASF), said Dr. Mary Rose Vincoy, head of the Provincial Veterinary Office.

Air quality in parts of Cebu has remained within the “Good” range following the eruption of Mt Kanlaon on Thursday, July 9, but environmental authorities are warning residents not to let their guard down as volcanic gases carried by prevailing winds could still lead to acid rain.

BACOLOD CITY – Two persons, including a businessman earlier tagged by law enforcers as a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), were separately found dead due to multiple gunshot wounds in Barangay 11 (Gawahon), Victorias City in Negros Occidental on Friday, July 10. The fatalities were identified as Jerome Seballos, 57, and Alex Cunanan,

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A healthy environment is just as important as healthy eating in the fight against malnutrition. That is the message behind this year’s Nutrition Month subtheme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan,” which emphasizes that protecting nature is essential to keeping nutritious food available for every Filipino. During the launch of this year’s

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two separate disputes over loud music left two foreign nationals injured in Cebu City and Toledo City, with two suspects now in police custody and facing criminal complaints. The incidents, which occurred hours apart on Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9, both started after the victims confronted neighbors or companions

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has heightened preparations for Cebu's historic hosting of the Asia's premier women's basketball tournament.

MANILA, Philippines – The alert status of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island Region could be raised to Alert Level 3 if explosive eruptions become more frequent in the next few days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday.  This came after the volcano recorded a “moderately explosive eruption” last Wednesday at

MANILA, Philippines — Classes have been suspended in some areas on Saturday, July 11, due to the effects of Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and southwest monsoon or habagat.  Metro Manila Cavite Province of Laguna: all levels, public and private schools Pangasinan Cebu Meanwhile, these academic institutions suspended their classes on the same day: In

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday affirmed their denial of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to junk the graft case against him. Aside from graft, Estrada faces a non-bailable plunder case over an alleged P573 million kickback which involved transactions in Metro Manila and Oriental Mindoro worth P350 million; and transactions in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water continues to reinforce water supply security across its East Zone concession area through a comprehensive network of contingency assets designed to sustain reliable water service amid changing weather patterns, increased demand, and other operational challenges. As part of its water supply resiliency strategy, Manila Water maintains a diverse portfolio of