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DOH: Vaccine fears, social media fuel low measles-rubella uptake in CV

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas urged parents to rely on health professionals instead of social media posts, as vaccine fears help keep measles-rubella vaccination coverage in the region at just 12 percent. Dr. Faith Curaraton, regional National Immunization Program coordinator and medical officer of the DOH-7, said health workers

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P10K retirement incentive for Cebu brgy animal health aides reinstated

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Retiring Barangay Animal Health Aides (BAHA) in Cebu will again receive a P10,000 cash incentive from the provincial government. Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced the reinstatement during the 2026 BAHA Congress on Tuesday, August 18, at the IEC Convention Center Cebu. She said the incentive was part of the provincial government’s support

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Remulla: Zamboanga school shooter may have been influenced by Roblox

MANILA, Philippines — The perpetrator of the fatal Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School shooting may have been influenced by Roblox, a massive and controversial online gaming platform, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. During a press briefing in Camp Crame on Wednesday, Remulla said, “We still have to do [a] forensic examination

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Woman with 28 previous cases nabbed for alleged supermarket wallet theft

MANILA, Philippines — A woman with 28 previous cases, including 23 theft-related offenses, was arrested after allegedly stealing a shopper’s wallet inside a supermarket in Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City, police said Wednesday. The suspect’s cases since 2014 include theft, pickpocketing and other forms of stealing, as well as multiple cases of estafa and single

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Lacson: Ombudsman subpoenas on Taguig infra docs already out

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said he believed that the Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to several government agencies for documents related to alleged anomalies in infrastructure and reclamation projects in Taguig City. Lacson said the Ombudsman’s fact-finding investigation is ongoing and that subpoenas have been sent to the Land

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WATCH: INQToday’s newscast | Aug. 19

MANILA, Philippines – Here are the stories to watch in INQToday’s: Heavy rainwall warning Several areas in Luzon were under red, orange and yellow rainfall warnings as of 11 a.m. Wednesday as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring heavy rains. Severe flooding was expected in areas under the red warning, while flooding threatened

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Improved weather forecast over NCR, other Luzon areas on Thursday

MANILA, Philippines — After days of experiencing heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon or habagat, the state weather bureau on Wednesday said that weather in Metro Manila and other areas of Luzon may improve on Thursday. This information is based on the 11 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

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Weather, long testimonies delay Sara Duterte impeachment trial — Tongol

MANILA, Philippines – The trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is already delayed by a few days following work suspensions amid inclement weather on top of three-day long testimonies, Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol said on Wednesday. “So far parang mga two to three days pa lang yung medyo delayed tayo in terms

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Commuter Shares Frustration After Floodwater Enters Bus in Pasay City 

Commuter Expresses Disappointment After Floodwater Enters Bus A commuter shared his frustration after floodwater entered the bus he was riding while heavy rain hit parts of Metro Manila.  On Monday, August 17, 2026, Andrei Gaboro, a Facebook user and Bayan Patroller, shared a video showing the floodwater entering the bus as it traveled along Roxas Boulevard in ... Read more

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Remulla Blames Robin Padilla Law for Rising Gun-Related Crimes

Robin Padilla Law Under Fire as Remulla Links It to Rising Gun Crimes ROBIN PADILLA – DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has raised concerns over the rise in gun-related crimes, pointing to the so-called Robin Padilla Law as one possible factor. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has pointed to the ... Read more

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