A 72-year-old American national remains under police custody as of Monday, June 8, and is facing a murder complaint after allegedly shooting and killing a fellow American inside a KTV bar in Dalaguete town, southern Cebu
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105K Lapu-Lapu students to receive school supply kits
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A total of 105,820 learners from Kindergarten to Senior High School in public schools in Lapu-Lapu City will receive school supply kits from the city government. Mayor Cindi King-Chan announced that each student will receive a customized school bag bearing the city’s seal, along with writing pads and notebooks appropriate for
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Tino-hit schools in Cebu City’s north resume full face-to-face classes
All public schools under Cebu City’s North District 8 have resumed full face-to-face classes for the opening of the academic year on Monday, June 8, months after disasters damaged learning facilities across the district.
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Ramo, Kniazev rule Ironman full distance in Subic
Filipina Leyann Ramo and Bulgarian Maksim Kniazev ruled the grueling 2026 Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines, emerging as the overall champions in the full-distance race held Sunday, June 7, in Subic Bay, Zambales.
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Parents, students return to schools as classes open for SY 2026-2027
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents and students flocked to schools on Monday, June 8, as school year 2026-2027 opened, with teachers and school officials welcoming learners and implementing preparations aimed at ensuring a smooth start to classes. At Mabolo Elementary School in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City Central Elementary School, the first day included orientations,
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Mindanao earthquake: LGUs on full alert, BFP under Code Red
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) placed all concerned local government units (LGUs) on full alert and ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to raise a Code Red alert following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao. “We call on all local governments, responders, and communities
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Sarangani Earthquake with 7.8 Magnitude May Have Aftershocks Lasting A Month
According to Phivolcs, the aftershocks from the deadly Sarangani earthquake may last for a month. MAGNITUDE 7.8 SARANGANI EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) says aftershocks may last a month. On Monday, June 8, on the first day of the new school calendar, Sarangani was shaken by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake ... Read more
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CABC: Bajenting erupts for 43 as EZ Pavers dominate Davies Paints
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Anthony Bajenting delivered a historic performance, powering EZ Pavers to a dominant 135-93 victory over Davies Paints in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup on Sunday, June 7, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. Bajenting put on a show with 43 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals,
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Mindanao earthquake: 19 killed, hundreds hurt, buildings toppled
At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, damaging buildings across Mindanao and triggering tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters along nearby coastlines.
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Mindanao earthquake aftermath: Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu ready to send help
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu are prepared to send assistance to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao on Monday, June 8. Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said that the city government is considering providing financial aid to affected residents in General Santos City. Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City
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