BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — The local government unit (LGU) of Barobo, Surigao del Sur has criticized the raid recently conducted by authorities on alleged illegal mining sites in two barangays, saying it was not properly informed of the operation. Mayor Ronnie Martizano on Tuesday described the raid as “disgusting” for its alleged failure to
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SLA Jr. World Showcase tips off Wednesday across Cebu City
The much-awaited Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase will officially unfold tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, at the New Cebu Coliseum.
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Mandaue signs landfill settlement, eyes return to direct waste disposal
MANDAUE CITY — The Mandaue City Government and Asian Energy Systems Corporation, the operator of the landfill in Consolacion, have signed a compromise agreement that could pave the way for the city to once again directly dispose of its garbage at the facility. Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano signed the agreement on behalf of the city
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PSEi ends June below 6,100 as geopolitical risks weigh on market
MANILA — The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed lower on Tuesday, dropping 1.57 percent, or 96.24 points, to 6,037.17, pulling back below the 6,100 level. Investors remained on the defensive amid persistent geopolitical risks abroad and a softening domestic economic outlook. Philstocks Financial Inc. noted the absence of fresh positive catalysts as the key
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Fines up to P50M urged on socmed platforms sans child safeguards
MANILA, Philippines – House Bill No. 9965, or the proposed Children’s Social Media Safety Act, seeks to impose fines of up to P50 million on social media platforms that fail to comply with mandatory child online safety standards, including age verification, parental controls, and safeguards against harmful content. The bill, filed by House Speaker Faustino
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Baguio exhibition features 1,000 artworks
BAGUIO CITY — More than 120 artists and artisans from Baguio and other parts of the Cordillera are showcasing over 1,000 artworks at the third “Arts for Everyone” exhibition, which opened Sunday, June 28, at the atrium of SM City Baguio, marking the event’s biggest edition yet. The exhibit, organized by the Pasakalye Group of
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186 Pangasinan fisherfolk receive livelihood grants
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — A total of 186 fisherfolk from four towns in Pangasinan are set to receive P3.732 million in livelihood grants under the national government’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The beneficiaries belong to eight Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) from Lingayen, Binmaley, Labrador, and Bugallon. Five of the associations are engaged in aquaculture, particularly
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German firm thanks PH for trusting its transport management system
MANILA, Philippines — DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, a German biometrics firm based in Hamburg, has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Filipinos for trusting its Land Transportation Management System (LTMS), an integrated digital platform that streamlines public services related to land transportation. “We are deeply grateful to the Filipino people for their trust and support
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Manila Water: East Zone gets served amid El Niño, low Angat level
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water assured its East Zone customers of continued water service 24/7 despite the effects of a strong El Niño and the reduced allocation from Angat Dam. According to a statement on Tuesday, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has lowered the allocation to 48 cubic meters per second (CMS) from the
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Cebuanas Ytang, Gagate tapped for Alas Pilipinas pool for Asian Games
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano volleyball stars Niña Ytang and Thea Gagate have earned spots in the national team pool for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games, reinforcing Cebu’s growing presence on the international volleyball stage. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) recently announced the members of the Alas Pilipinas women’s pool who will be considered
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