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CERA to DOE: Fast-track new power projects in Visayas grid

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — With recurring red and yellow alerts affecting the Visayas grid, there is now a need for the Department of Energy (DOE) and private investors to hasten the development of new power generation projects in the area. Nathaniel Chua, lead convenor of the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA), said delays in the

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Red alert remains for Visayas grid, another day of brownouts

CEBU CITY — Households and businesses in Metro Cebu brace for another round of rotational power interruptions on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the Visayas grid remained under a red alert for the ninth time already. In its 8 a.m. advisory, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid on red alert

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Zamboanga City school shooting: 2 victims reported 

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged school shooting incident was reported by police inside a private school in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, August 18. (This is a developing story. Refresh for updates) Police Regional Office Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO 9) public information officer Maj. Shellamie Chang said in a phone interview with reporters that there  at

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Michael Poa refutes post online attacking prosecution

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense counsel spokesperson Michael Poa on Tuesday debunked a circulating statement attacking Rep. Terry Ridon that he said was falsely attributed to him. Poa was referring to posts online incorrectly containing what was supposedly his response to Ridon’s comment regarding the defense team in Duterte’s impeachment trial. READ:

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10 families lost homes in Koronadal fire

KORONADAL CITY — Six houses were gutted by fire in Barangay Zone 1 here on Monday afternoon, leaving 10 families homeless. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said the fire in Purok New Leganes, which broke out shortly after 4 p.m., quickly spread to neighboring houses, most of which were made of

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2 reported victims in Zamboanga City school shooting

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged school shooting was reported by police inside a private school in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning. In a phone interview with reporters, Police Regional Office Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO 9) public information officer Maj. Shellamie Chang said police recorded at least two victims of the incident but could not identify them

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Rider Pushes Motorcycle Through Waist-Deep Flood in Makati 

Rider Pushes Motorcycle Through Waist-Deep Flood in Makati  A rider was forced to push his motorcycle through waist-deep floodwaters at the Magallanes Tunnel in Makati City.  Joan Guinto, a Threads user, shared a video of a rider pushing his motorcycle through floodwaters. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.  In a video, the ... Read more

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Ara Mina Asserts She’s Not A “Bayaran”

Ara Mina talked about this aspect in her career Actress Ara Mina clarified a certain issue dragging her name, as she stressed that she is not a “bayaran.” Ara was one of the actresses in the Philippine entertainment industry who was known for sultry roles in movies. She was featured in several print ads wearing ... Read more

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USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more

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Minister orders airline overbooking probe after passenger left to buy new ticket

Thailand’s government has ordered an investigation into airline overbooking, after a passenger who had booked and paid in full was denied boarding and had to buy a ticket with another airline to get home. Suphamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, who oversees the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), revealed the progress …

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