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GSIS readies emergency loans for Maymay, habagat-hit members

MANILA, Philippines – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday said members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” may soon tap emergency loans once their localities are officially placed under a state of calamity. “Eligible members and pensioners with existing emergency loans may borrow up to P40,000, which will

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Cebu City urges remaining Tino aid beneficiaries to claim payout by Aug. 11

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents who have yet to receive financial aid for damage caused by Typhoon Tino have until Tuesday, August 11, to claim their assistance. The city government is making a final call to qualified beneficiaries as the payout period for families affected by the storm draws to a close, nine

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Minglanilla beaches ‘temporarily closed’ after teen drowned on Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting Mayor Lheslen Enad has ordered a temporary suspension of all swimming activities along the coastlines of Barangays Tungkop, Tungkil, and Calajoan after a 17-year-old boy drowned on Sunday, August 9. The victim, a resident of Barangay Banawa, Cebu City, died after being swept away by strong waves while swimming at

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Zambales village cut off after river currents wash away bridge

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A village in neighboring San Marcelino town remained isolated for a second day on Monday after strong river currents swept away its main bridge, cutting off residents amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon. The San Marcelino Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the Sto. Tomas River

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Over 300 people stranded in ports across 4 regions due to bad weather

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that at least 349 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers were stranded in ports across four regions amid inclement weather due to the southwest monsoon (habagat). In an advisory on Monday morning, the PCG said the affected individuals were monitored in ports in Western Visayas, Bicol

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Rainfall warning over Metro Manila, nearby areas downgraded to yellow

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) downgraded the heavy rainfall warning over Metro Manila and nearby areas to yellow late Monday morning as rains from the southwest monsoon, or habagat, persisted. The yellow warning, issued at 11 a.m., means affected areas may receive 7.5 to 15 millimeters of rain

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WATCH: Rescue operations continue in Baguio City landslide

Video courtesy of Baguio Police Office Responders continue to search for survivors following a mudslide that toppled over three homes in Riverside, Barangay Guisad Surong, in Baguio City, at around 7 p.m. on Sunday. There have been four fatalities reported, with six still missing, according to Baguio City police on Monday./coa

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13 LGU employees of Isabel, Leyte test positive for drugs

TACLOBAN CITY— Thirteen employees of the local government unit (LGU) of Isabel in Leyte tested positive in a surprise drug screening conducted on Aug. 6 and 7, according to Mayor Bennet Pongos. A total of 145 LGU employees took the drug testing, with 13 yielding positive results, according to the municipal government. Of those who

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House in Zamboanga Splashed w/ Human Waste While Residents Were Fast Asleep 

Family in Zamboanga Wakes Up After House Is Allegedly Splashed w/ Human Waste  A house in Zamboanga del Sur was allegedly splashed with human waste while its residents were fast asleep inside.  Around 11:50 p.m on Saturday (August 8, 2026), instead of being awakened by an alarm or the usual sounds of the night, the family was suddenly awaked by an ... Read more

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Sharon Cuneta Is Full Support For Frankie Pangilinan’s First Film ‘EdJop’

Sharon Cuneta promoted Frankie Pangilinan’s first movie As a mother, Sharon Cuneta is giving her full support to the first movie of Frankie Pangilinan, her eldest child with Senator Kiko Pangilinan, titled “EdJop.” This project is a historical film about the life and death of Edgar “Edjop” Jopson, a student leader and activist during the ... Read more

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