CEBU CITY, Philippines – Motorists and vehicle owners using diesel will have to brace for higher fuel costs as oil companies are set to increase diesel prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday, July 6, that local oil companies will implement a rollback in gasoline alongside increases in diesel and kerosene starting Tuesday,
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Capitol to recognize outstanding LGU-CSO partnerships across Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will soon recognize local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) with exemplary partnerships through a newly established provincial awards program aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing community-driven governance. The Cebu Provincial Government formalized the recognition program through Executive Order No. 34, Series of 2026, signed by Governor Pamela
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July harvest fills Carbon Market with seasonal fruits, vegetables
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the rainy season settles across Cebu, the Carbon Public Market transforms into a showcase of fresh, locally grown produce. From piles of bright red rambutans and purple mangosteens to baskets of leafy vegetables, the Carbon Market reflects what local farms are harvesting this time of year, and while the rains
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Neymar says after World Cup elimination, he is done playing for Brazil
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16. “I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here.
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Mike Defensor arrested for plunder
MANILA, Philippines — Former AnaKalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday for plunder. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that aside from the congressman, police have also arrested businessman Joseph Espiritu. Defensor and Espiritu, both nabbed in Quezon City, are co-accused with Senator Rodante Marcoleta in a non-bailable plunder
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Tacloban school reopens with focus on healing after mass shooting
TACLOBAN CITY — San Jose National High School (SJNHS) reopened on Monday for the first time since a mass shooting killed three students and injured 20 others, with school officials focusing on students’ emotional healing instead of regular classroom lessons. The reopening featured psychosocial activities to help students recover from the trauma of the June
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Anti-graft advocates urge reforms beyond Duterte impeachment trial
BAGUIO CITY — The fight against corruption should not end with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as corruption is deeply rooted in the country’s political and economic systems and requires sweeping institutional reforms, lawyers and anti-corruption advocates said. Speaking at the Talakayang Bayan forum on Saturday, July 4, ahead of the resumption
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Anjo Yllana Clueless Over How To Pay P3.5M Damages To TVJ
Ogie Diaz shared something about the current predicament of Anjo Yllana Actor Anjo Yllana, reportedly, does not know where to get P3.5 million to pay for damages in connection with the case filed by TVJ Productions. Last week, it was reported that the Presiding Judge Gloria Monica S. Lopez of Branch 279 of the Regional ... Read more
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17th Cebu City Council set to reshuffle key posts, committee chairs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 17th Cebu City Council will reorganize its leadership on Tuesday, July 7, which could reshape the chamber’s power structure as councilors elect new officers and reconstitute the chairmanships and memberships of all standing committees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The reorganization, scheduled during Tuesday’s regular session, will determine who will head
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School shooting threat raises alarm on Olango Island
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A reported school shooting threat posted on social media has raised alarm among parents and residents on Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City. The post, made on Monday morning by an individual using the username “Leonido Inoc,” appeared to target Nemesio-Epifania Taneo Memorial High School (NETMHS) in Barangay Tingo. It referenced a
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