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2 dead, 10 injured as multicab falls into ravine in S. Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Two persons died while 10 others were injured after a multicab carrying more than 20 passengers fell into a ravine in Sitio Mudon, Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato, shortly after noon on Saturday. Leonardo Ballon, Surallah Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, identified the fatalities as a certain

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7.7 magnitude quake hits Indonesia, leaves 20 dead and thousands fleeing

MAUMERE, Indonesia – A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people, injuring others, and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground. At least 20 fatalities and six injuries have been confirmed on the popular tourist island following the disaster, according to rescue official Fathur Rahman. At least two people

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BARMM chief minister’s convoy ambushed in Maguindanao del Norte

COTABATO CITY – Gunmen on Saturday fired at the convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua who was heading to this city from Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte where he attended an event of the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP). “The chief minister is safe, he is unharmed,” one of his

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Bicam not ‘backdoor’ for budget insertions, says Ejercito

MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance committee chairman Jose Victor “JV” Ejercito on Saturday said that the Bicameral Conference Committee should not be used as a “backdoor” for last-minute budget insertions, further ensuring tighter budget process oversight. “Gagawin nating open to the public ang lahat ng hearing hanggang sa Bicameral Conference Committee. Ang bicam ay hindi

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Triathletes: Camotes NAGT offers 2027 Sea-Plus Youth Games slots

More than medals will be at stake when Camotes Island hosts the 2026 National Age Group Triathlon Series on Oct. 24-25, as promising young triathletes look to earn a place in the country’s development pool for the 2027 Southeast Asia Plus Youth Games.

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‘Habagat’ rains expected anew in parts of Luzon Sunday afternoon

(Satellite image by Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected until Sunday afternoon, when heavy rains are forecast in parts of Luzon due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the state weather bureau said Saturday afternoon. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Daniel Villamil said during the 5 p.m

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Ligutan: Cebu lawyers can take on landmark legal battles

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyers from Cebu can take on significant legal battles, but they must work hard, stay focused, and remain disciplined as they build their careers, according to Atty. Amando Virgil Ligutan. Ligutan, who previously practiced law in Cebu and is now part of the prosecution team in the impeachment case against Vice

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4 injured in Calbayog City burger store explosion

TACLOBAN CITY — Four persons were injured, including two who sustained second-degree burns, after an explosion caused by a suspected liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hose leak hit a burger store in Barangay Balud, Calbayog City in Samar, Saturday morning. Police said the incident occurred at about 10:05 a.m. while a store crew was heating bread

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DOE Eyes Oil Price Hike on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) 

Oil Price Hike Set on Tuesday (August 18, 2026), DOE Says FUEL PRICE UPDATE – The Department of Energy is expecting an oil price hike starting next week after weeks of rollback.  Starting Tuesday (August 18, 2026), Filipino Motorists may need to prepare for another increase in fuel prices as global oil costs continue to ... Read more

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