CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time Olympian and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Elreen Ando was among the six “Outstanding Individuals” recognized during the 89th Cebu City Charter Day celebration on Tuesday, February 24, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. The 27-year-old Cebuana weightlifter earned the distinction following another strong year on the international
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Thief Breaks Into Heart Evangelista’s Paris Apartment During Fashion Week
Heart Evangelista Faces Terrifying Break-In While Attending Paris Fashion Week HEART EVANGELISTA – What was supposed to be a dazzling week in Paris turned into a frightening ordeal for Heart Evangelista. A frightening incident unfolded during Paris Fashion Week after the apartment of Heart Evangelista in Paris, France, was reportedly broken into. According to talent ... Read more
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CBRT planners eye stations at SRP before WB loan expires
With its World Bank loan set to expire in September 2026 and the first segment of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) nearing completion, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking Cebu City Government approval to build additional stations and road infrastructure at the South Road Properties (SRP).
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Mark Villar files bill to embed digital skills in PH education curriculum
MANILA, Philippines — Citing widening global disparities in digital literacy, Mark Villar has filed a measure seeking to institutionalize digital skills and technology education across all levels of Philippine schooling. Senate Bill No. 1705, or the proposed Digital Skills and Technology Education Act, mandates the integration of digital literacy and technology-related subjects into the national
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CDO issued vs Rizal landfill operator after trash slide
LUCENA CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the private operator of the sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, following a trash slide that left one person dead and two others still missing. READ: 1 dead, 2 remain missing in Rizal landfill collapse The
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Government agencies back push for simplified tax rate on vapes
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confirmed the need for a unified vape tax rate to address major gaps in technical evaluation, enforcement, and potential revenue loss. The current two-tiered tax structure, which distinguishes between salt nicotine and freebase nicotine,
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WATCH: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Day 2) | Feb 24
The second day of the confirmation of charges hearing for former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled today, February 24. The Prosecution and the common legal representatives of victims are expected to present their merits before the Pre-Trial Chamber I judges.
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Trillanes denies receiving $2M from Zaldy Co, vows to go after accusers
MANILA, Philippines–Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday denied allegations that he received $2 million–or any amount of money–from former Rep. Elizaldy Co in connection with the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the crimes against humanity of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes also vowed to file cyberlibel charges against several personalities who
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DILG chides Bulacan guv for alleged road abuse: Don’t act like a king
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said he chided Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando for allegedly abusively using the Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEX). In a press briefing in Quezon City, the secretary maintained that his office received “many” complaints regarding Fernando’s purported use of the road, alleging that the latter
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Bill declaring Edsa revolution anniversary a regular holiday filed
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide has been filed in the House of Representatives. In a Tuesday interview, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima said she and other LP members filed House Bill No. 8028, or the proposed Edsa People Power Revolution
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