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Online threat vs Lahug school probed; owner claims account was ‘hacked’

Online threat vs Lahug school probed; owner claims account was ‘hacked’ Cebu City, Philippines — Authorities from the Mabolo Police Station 4 launched an investigation on Wednesday, September 2, following an online security threat targeting a school in Barangay Lahug. The investigation stemmed from a Facebook post that allegedly threatened the lives of students at

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Cebu City student probed for online kill threat against classmate

Cebu City, Philippines — A high school student is undergoing social welfare intervention after allegedly issuing a threat to stab and shoot a classmate via online messages on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1 The minor, a student at a school in Barangay Busay, was identified by operatives of the Mabolo Police Station 4 following a request

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No details in AFP papers on use of DepEd secret funds – prosec

MANILA, Philippines — The military certifications submitted by the Department of Education (DepEd) to the Commission on Audit (COA) showed no details on how it used its confidential funds, which it supposedly released for the Youth Leadership Summit activities listed. The House prosecution pointed this out in a statement issued on Wednesday, citing the testimony

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Highlights: Day 21 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Day 21 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday centered on the Senate impeachment court’s declaration of her own defense counsel, former Education Undersecretary Michael Poa, as a hostile witness for the prosecution, with presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero granting private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. the right to ask leading

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2 women arrested in Argao for trying to swindle ₱75K hotel bill

Cebu City, Philippines — Police arrested two women on Tuesday afternoon, September 1, 2026, after allegedly attempting to settle a ₱75,000 hotel bill using a fake online payment transaction in Barangay Suba, Poblacion, Argao, Cebu. Authorities identified the suspects as alias “Kat,” a resident of Cupang, Antipolo City; and “Lisa,” 30, a resident of San

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Paknaan residents protest alleged blocking of housing materials

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Several residents of Zone Ahos in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, have complained about the alleged blocking of housing materials from entering the area, which is being claimed as privately owned property. Residents said the restriction has disrupted their efforts to repair their homes, with some deliveries of lumber and other construction

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PCSO lotto results Sept. 2: ₱172.28M jackpot not won

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 or Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpots in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office draws Wednesday, Sept. 2. The date fell on a Wednesday, according to the 2026 Philippines calendar. According to the PCSO results, the Grand Lotto 6/55 winning combination was 55-50-07-35-54-34 for a jackpot of ₱172.28

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House backs longer VP Duterte trial days to hasten proceedings

MANILA, Philippines —  House leaders and impeachment prosecutors favor proposals for longer trial days, even whole-day sessions, for Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment case to help both prosecution and defense present their evidence faster before the Senate gets busy with the 2027 national budget. “We welcome that. We know that there’s a time element

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PNP imposes gun ban, deploys 2,500 cops for Bicol’s Peñafrancia Festival

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will suspend permits to carry firearms outside residences in Naga City, Camarines Sur, from Sept. 3 to 21, as authorities tighten security for the annual Peñafrancia Festival. Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, Bicol police director, told the Inquirer in a Viber message on Wednesday that,

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House bill condoning agri loan penalties passed on final reading

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to condone and write off unpaid interests, penalties, and surcharges on agricultural loans of farmers, fisherfolk, and agrarian reform beneficiaries was approved on final reading by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. With 256 affirmative votes, zero abstentions, and zero negative votes, House Bill No. 10750, also known as

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