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Habagat rains persist in Luzon; fair weather over rest of PH

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring rains in parts of Luzon while the rest of the country will see improving weather conditions on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau.  In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), weather specialist Chenel

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Classes suspended in Mindoro town amid warning of heavy rains

Calapan City,  Oriental Mindoro — Classes in all levels in Abra de Ilog town, Occidental Mindoro were suspended on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as authorities warned of continued high water levels in rivers and waterways amid an orange rainfall warning. The suspension was announced by the municipal government on Tuesday night, Aug. 11, following the recommendation

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Over 10,000 families still at Calabarzon evacuation centers, says DSWD

LUCENA CITY – More than 10,000 families affected by the intensified southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression “Maymay” remain in evacuation centers across the Calabarzon region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said. “Based on reports gathered by DSWD Field Office IV-A from local governments, more than 10,000 families remain temporarily housed in 310

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DND chides China: PH won’t abandon Bajo de Masinloc position

MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) rejected anew China’s call for the Philippines to abandon its position on Bajo de Masinloc. The DND issued the statement Saturday after Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Chen Xi accused the Philippines of carrying out “illegitimate acts” that supposedly violate China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in

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Mandaue City honors late patrolman who succumbed to rare leptospirosis

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Sangguniang Panlungsod has expressed its condolences to the family of a police officer who died, recognizing his service and dedication to protecting the community. Patrolman Francis Guiza Bocade, who died from Weil’s disease, a severe form of leptospirosis, was assigned to the City Mobile Force Company of the

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Ex-COA exec Heidi Mendoza tells Filipinos: Auditors are your allies

MANILA, Philippines — Many of Vice President Sara Duterte’s supporters may disagree with the testimonies given by state auditors during her impeachment trial, but a former official of the Commission on Audit (COA) appealed to Filipinos to remember that auditors are the people’s ally in ensuring accountability. In an interview with Inquirer on Tuesday, on the

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Heidi Mendoza says she could have disallowed more items in OVP audit

MANILA, Philippines — It may seem that Vice President Sara Duterte is on the hot seat as the Senate Impeachment Court tackles audit reports of her offices’ confidential expenses, but it would have been hotter if former Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Heidi Mendoza was the one scrutinizing the books. Mendoza in an interview with Inquirer

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VP trial Day 15: Defense to cross-examine COA auditor Del Campo

MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Audit Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO) state auditor Xylene del Campo will continue to testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, this time to face the cross-examination of the defense team in relation to confidential funds (CFs). This marks the trial’s 15th day of the

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Daily Gospel, August 12, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel of August 12, 2026, which is the Wednesday of the Nineteenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, August 11, 2026 Daily Gospel, August 10, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 18, 15-20. Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against

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Metro Cebu LGUs seek DPWH funding, support for flood mitigation plans

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local governments across Metro Cebu are seeking funding and implementation support from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for projects addressing persistent flooding. The request comes as heavy rainfall continues to inundate several communities, with Cebu City and Mandaue City presenting priority projects to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon during

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