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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela has criticized Chinese diplomats for opposing Cebu City’s declaration of July 12 as “West Philippine Sea (WPS) Victory Day.” Tarriela issued the statement after the Chinese Consulate General in Cebu formally expressed its “gravest concern and firm opposition” to a Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ten Visayas provinces received 18 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) on Thursday, June 25, as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) also released millions of pesos in lotto shares to local government units, including Cebu Province and Cebu City. The turnover, held in Cebu City, forms part of the PCSO’s Medical Transport

BACOLOD CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a halt to the importation of feedstock — including molasses, sugar, sugarcane, and sugar syrups — for bioethanol production to protect the domestic sugar industry and local farmers. Laurel, in Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2025-2026 dated May 22 this year but released to the media

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday described the peace rally organized by Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) supporters and its political party as a “healthy sign of democracy.” “As long as it is peaceful and participants do not use profane language, that’s okay with me,” Macacua told reporters after visiting

CONSOLACION, Cebu — Vice President Sara Duterte attended two back-to-back commencement exercises in northern Cebu on June 24 and 25. Duterte served as the commencement speaker for the Cebu Technological University (CTU) Daanbantayan Campus’ Tabogon and San Remigio extensions. On June 24, she graced the 8th commencement exercises of the CTU Tabogon Extension at the

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo de Manila University basketball player Dave Ildefonso said the fatal drowning of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili was “accidental but avoidable.” Ildefonso appeared before the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) at their headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Thursday as part of the

MANILA, Philippines — A shooting incident occurred outside Kolehiyo ng Pantukan in the town of Pantukan, Davao de Oro, shortly after noon on Thursday, according to the municipal government. “Based on initial reports, the incident took place outside the school’s jurisdiction and did not occur within the campus grounds,” the Pantukan local government unit (LGU)

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment pretrial of Vice President Sara Duterte finished on its fifth day on Thursday. During the pretrial conference, which began on June 18, the House prosecution panel, Duterte’s defense team, and the impeachment clerk of court marked evidence and identified witnesses for the impeachment trial. They also stipulated facts and settled

Thailand has spent nearly a decade repositioning itself as a top-tier destination for foreign investment. The Board of Investment has recorded successive highs in applications, OECD accession remains an active priority, and the government has rolled out targeted incentives across renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. However, alongside these economic ambitions, Thailand has also …

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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort has introduced an All-Inclusive Package with Beach Club Access, offering guests a convenient tropical getaway with dining, drinks, and beachfront experiences included in one daily rate. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and ease, the package brings together accommodation at one of Phuket’s most popular beachfront destinations with access to …

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