MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday offered its assistance to local government units to set up tent cities for individuals affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Mindanao earlier this week. A total of 75,324 families have been affected by the tremor’s effects as of 8 a.m. on June 11,
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Antique farmers’ group produces noodles out of ‘pancit-pancitan’
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — A group of farmers in the municipality of Valderrama is innovating its products, introducing the latest vegetable noodles out of peperomia pellucida, locally known as “pancit-pancitan.” “Pancit-pancitan is abundant in our barangay that we tried to produce noodles using them as our raw material,” said Fely Roquero, president of the
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2 nabbed over P2.27-M electric appliances lacking import marks
MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals were arrested for selling P2.27 million worth of electric appliances that allegedly lacked the mandated import commodity clearance marks, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Thursday. In a statement, the CIDG noted that the individuals were arrested and the alleged illegal products were confiscated through a search
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Cebu Greats crush Parañaque by 49 points, climb to 4th in MPBL
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats-MJAS Zenith crushed the Parañaque Patriots, 100-51, to clinch back-to-back wins in the ongoing SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Wednesday, June 10. Jonathan Ralf Gesalem led Cebu’s offensive assault, draining eight three-pointers en route to 24 points, along with two
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SHAABAA: Batch 2010 routs 2005, secures fourth seed for playoffs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Batch 2010-Hatch IT Solutions closed out its elimination-round campaign on a high note after dismantling Batch 2005-Insular Square, 86-49, in Division B of the ongoing Sacred Heart Athletic Alumni Basketball Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 on Wednesday, June 10, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City. The dominant win secured the
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School principal’s case prompts lawyer to join House prosecution team
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan joined the House of Representatives team as a private prosecutor for the forthcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte – because he was so moved by the case of a public school principal in Virac, Catanduanes. “What really motivated me to join the private prosecution team is the
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3 minors rescued in Zamboanga City anti-trafficking raid
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Three minors were rescued in a joint anti-trafficking operation Wednesday in Barangay Tigbalabag, Zamboanga City, an official said. The operation was led by the Zamboanga Sea-Based Anti-Trafficking Task Force (ZSBATTF) and the Women and Children Protection Center–Mindanao Field Unit (WCPC-MFU). Alfredo Jimenez, ZSBATTF head, said the operation was conducted
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Rains possible on Independence Day due to habagat – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas over the west of Luzon may experience rains on Friday, Independence Day, as the southwest monsoon continues to bring cloud bands, state meteorologists said on Thursday. Weather updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that there will be a high chance of rains and thunderstorms over
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Bukidnon power co-op helps restore electricity in quake-hit GenSan
MARAMAG, Bukidnon — Line workers from the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative Inc. (FIBECO) have been deployed to earthquake-hit areas in General Santos City (GenSan) to help restore electricity following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani, on June 8. Jemilo Pelimer, FIBECO acting general manager, said the cooperative sent personnel as part of
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CA slaps former Baguio solon with contempt ruling for violating PEPO
BAGUIO CITY – The Court of Appeals has found a former Baguio congressman guilty of indirect contempt for turning a hovel into a concrete home within the Mount Santo Tomas forest reservation in violation of a Permanent Environmental Protection Order (PEPO) that has been in effect since 2015. Lawyer Nicasio Aliping, who served as representative
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