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MANILA, Philippines — As the country marks the 10th anniversary of landmark arbitral ruling over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), think-tank Stratbase Institute on Friday said that aside from honoring the legacy, the award is considered a responsibility.  The Stratbase Institute organized a high-level forum to commemorate the anniversary, which brought together defense experts and

MANKAYAN, Benguet — A Benguet regional trial court (RTC)  has ordered residents opposing a mining exploration project in this town to stop blocking access roads leading to the drilling sites of Crescent Mining and Development Corporation (CMDC), while the company maintained that its exploration activities are lawful and fully permitted. Presiding Judge Daniel Dazon Mangallay

MANILA, Philippines – No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 during Friday night’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws, according to the agency. Ultra Lotto 6/58 produced the winning combination 18-58-41-35-46-02 for a jackpot of ₱128 million, but no winning ticket matched all six numbers. READ: Lotto Results

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Zambales suspended on Friday (July 10) sea travel for all vessels in the province due to rough sea conditions brought by southwest monsoon enhanced by the tropical cyclone Inday (international name: Bavi). In an advisory, Commander Euphraim Jayson Diciano, head of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

BAGUIO CITY — Strong winds spawned by Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) toppled trees that crushed vehicles in this city on Friday (July 10) as heavy rains continued to lash northern Luzon. Authorities immediately responded to the scene to clear the fallen trees, some of which were found in Legarda and Kennon roads. No injuries

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal of a greater benefits package for people who contribute to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) fund got an ally in former Eastern Samar governor Ben Evardone, saying that it has a basis in law. Evardone in a statement on Friday said that this proposal from Recto should

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