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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — More than 44,000 households in Bohol had received financial assistance through the national government’s Uplift program as of mid-August, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7). The latest distribution covered 12 areas in the province from August 13 to 15, 2026, with thousands of beneficiaries

CEBU CITY, Philippines — City Treasurer Emma Villarete recommended per-event tax reductions for SM Arena Complex Corp. instead of a blanket five-year amusement tax exemption, warning that a longer tax break could weaken the city’s fiscal sustainability. Villarete made the recommendation in a fiscal impact assessment submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, in response to the

CINCINNATI, United States — Coco Gauff made a statement with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan, having come up short in finals in Miami and

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The tugboat that ran aground off Botolan town in Zambales sank as of early Monday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Tugboat SUAL 1, owned by SMC Shipping and Lighterage Corp., was submerged by strong waves off Bucao River in Barangay Bangan, said Euphraim Jayson Diciano, head of the Philippine

BAGUIO CITY — The number of smokers in the summer capital has steadily declined. At the same time, the number of patients with tobacco-oriented ailments like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has also gone down because now, few people are puffing cigarettes. The city’s epidemiologist informed Baguio lawmakers about these developments last week.  These are

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 44-year-old police officer assigned to the Narvacan Municipal Police Station was arrested over the weekend after allegedly threatening and assaulting responding police officers at Ambarangan Waterfalls in Barangay Mission in the Ilocos Sur town of Nagbukel.  Police received a report regarding three successive gunshots in the area, but responding

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will be issuing a warrant to seize the allegedly misdeclared car turned over by actor Derek Ramsay. He surrendered the vehicle, a Porsche 918 Spyder, to the Land Transportation (LTO) after it was flagged for supposedly using a fake license plate on a public road. “Ito ay

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Sixty-nine suspected drug peddlers were arrested, and more than P2.49 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate police operations across the Ilocos Region from Aug. 15 to 21, police said on Sunday. The Ilocos regional police office said its operatives confiscated 365.519 grams of suspected shabu and 36.3

PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update About Typhoon Saudel PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – Typhoon Saudel is set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday (August 24, 2026).  On Monday (August 24, 2026), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. Typhoon Saudel may become a super typhoon.  PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar ... Read more

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Elijah Canlas shared his photo taken in the Netherlands Kapamilya award-winning actor Elijah Canlas highlighted the “Duterte Portalet” in his recent post on X, formerly Twitter. Elijah is one of the stars of the younger generation who is vocal in expressing political views. He was among the many Kapamilya stars who rallied behind their home ... Read more

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