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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for Cebu’s premier inter-collegiate basketball tournament as the Cebu City Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament tips off on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Cebu City Sports Institute. Five teams will battle for the title in the six-day tournament organized by the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) in partnership

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More medical students will receive financial support from the Cebu Provincial Government as the Capitol expands its “Study Now, Serve Later” scholarship program to 72 scholars. The program, which initially supported 40 first-year medical students, now includes two additional first-year students, 22 second-year students, and eight third-year students who are expected

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first day of full enforcement for Oplan BanTal was met with frustration from motorists, particularly motorcycle riders, along Banilad-Talamban on Wednesday, August 5. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) began issuing citations instead of reminders starting Wednesday, targeting violations such as improper loading and unloading, motorcycle lane infractions, and jaywalking.

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution honoring the life, legacy and outstanding contributions of late student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia. Senate Resolution No. 472, sponsored by Sen. Robinhood Padilla, recognizes Baterbonia’s achievements in Philippine sports, his dedication to his family and country, and his exemplary character as a young Filipino athlete.

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte was the first government agency that state auditor Roderick Wamil encountered that refused to receive an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) from the Commission on Audit (Coa). The AOM was not received because there was allegedly no authorized person to accept it, Wamil,

MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, serving in his capacity as national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), went on a four-day tour of Northwestern Mindanao from July 1 to 4 to consult with member city mayors on the implementation of vital national government programs and local social

Track and intensity forecast of Tropical Storm Maymay as of 5 p.m. on August 5, 2026. (Photo by Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Eight areas in Northern Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 on Wednesday afternoon due to Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira), the state weather bureau said.  In its

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national committee to oversee Thailand’s data centre industry following strong interest from foreign investors. Government spokesperson Ratchada Dhanadirek announced the decision today, August 5, saying the committee would be established under a draft Prime Minister’s Office regulation proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt. According to the …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (Phi-Nado) recently held the first-ever Regional Anti-Doping Education Program (Adep) in Cebu City from July 31 to August 1 at the Cebu City Hall. Carrying the theme “Building Clean Sport Communities,” the two-day program marked the start of Phi-Nado’s regional anti-doping education initiative aimed at bringing

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday said he couldn’t confirm rumors of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s arrest for charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC), adding that such a development would be up to the law enforcement. In a chance interview with reporters, Vida said, “[O]n my part,