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The collision occurred in Sitio Guya, Barangay Prenza, Balamban town, on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, around 10:05 a.m.

CEBU CITY — Respiratory consultations in some local hospitals increased by 26 percent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. This situation prompted the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) to call for closer monitoring of respiratory illnesses, amid concerns over poor air quality in Metro Cebu.

BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P13 million for a second phase of cloud-seeding operations scheduled in November. These actions are meant to buffer sugar lands against the threat of an expected Super El Niño. SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson on Friday (Oct. 16) announced the allocation. His statement comes

MANILA, Philippines – Two Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units, Estate Water and Boracay Water, have earned international recognition from the International Water Association (IWA) after being named among the Climate Smart Utilities for 2026, highlighting their commitment to climate resilience, sustainable water management, and environmental stewardship. The recognition was conferred during the IWA World

(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19, the state weather bureau said on Friday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said in a 5

Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his statement about the use of force was a threat meant to intimidate the Philippines. Remulla identifies 11 persons of interest in Laos shabu

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Pampanga. The 147-kilometer railway system is set to connect Metro Manila with Pampanga and Laguna, with its partial operation scheduled in 2028. The DOTr said

MALOLOS, Bulacan—A 17-minute fire broke out at the roof deck of the Malolos City Hall in Bulacan on Friday (October 16) but prompt emergency response immediately quenched the blaze. There was no reported injury or casualty. Reports from the City Information Office said the fire began at 10:58 a.m. It was declared “fire in control”

Screengrab Senate of the Philippines / YouTube MANILA, Philippines — Senators are eyeing the restoration of funding for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) program. During the Senate Committee on Finance’s hearing on DepEd’s 2027 spending plan on Friday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sens. Bam Aquino, Joel Villanueva, and

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will issue four labor advisories outlining safety measures for employers and workers amid extreme heat during the El Niño phenomenon, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said. The guidelines will cover workplace safety and health, including measures to protect workers exposed to high temperatures, particularly those working