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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the 5th meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Education and Jobs Sector Group to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening education, workforce development, and job creation in the country. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the meeting centered on expanding artificial intelligence and

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Public Library was established in 1919, making it one of the oldest public libraries in the country. Housed in the historic Rizal Memorial Library and Museum along Osmeña Boulevard, it made history again in 2018 as the first public library in the Philippines to operate 24/7. For those

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A pickleball competition and the first State of the City Address (SOCA) of Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano will be among the new highlights of Mandaue City’s 57th Charter Anniversary celebration this August. The lineup of activities was unveiled during the media launching on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The month-long celebration, themed “Mandaue

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has granted the request of former Negros Oriental Rep. Jing Paras’ counsel to reset his appearance to Aug. 11 but denied the appeal for copies of records related to allegations that he and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste were involved in a “honey trap” for Executive Secretary

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday said it issued show cause orders to the operators of 226 taxis and passenger buses in June and July over cleanliness and other issues.  READ: LTFRB: 622 of 720 show-cause orders resolved LTFRB Law Enforcement Division Head Atty. Sherwin Vizconde said the

The Office of the Ombudsman on bail granted to former senator Bong Revilla. Ombudsman prosecutors filed a motion for reconsideration, urging the Sandiganbayan to reverse the bail ruling for Bong Revilla. A few days ago, bail for former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was granted, which ultimately gave him freedom to walk outside of prison ... Read more

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Several local government units (LGUs) have announced Walang Pasok on August 6, 2026, Thursday. WALANG PASOK AUGUST 6, 2026 – Several local government units announced the suspension of classes due to Maymay and enhanced habagat. As of 5 PM update, Wednesday, Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) maintained its strength while moving north-northeastward at 10 km/h over ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consumers in Cebu may pay higher electricity bills this August as elevated wholesale electricity prices continue to drive up generation costs, although utility firm Visayan Electric has sought regulatory relief to cushion the increase. Visayan Electric (VECO) General Manager Engr. Mark Anthony Kindica said they expect August power rates to remain

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More areas in Metro Cebu were added to Wednesday’s rotational brownout schedule after the Visayas grid was placed under its first red alert in August. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a red alert—meaning both power supply and operating reserves can no longer meet demand—after two transmission lines

ILOILO CITY — Residents of Western Visayas should continue to expect cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms in the next 24 hours as the southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira), continues to affect the region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 5 p.m.