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2 bodies found in separate parts of Tarlac River
The bodies of a man and a woman were found in separate portions of the Tarlac River in Tarlac City on Wednesday.
The Manila Times · Regions
Female DI-ASG member killed in Basilan clash
LAMITAN CITY — A female member of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Abu Sayyaf Group (DI-ASG) implicated in the fatal ambush of three Army intelligence operatives in this province was killed while her husband escaped from the…
The Manila Times · Regions
Police intensify probe into LBP officer's death
BAGUIO CITY — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR) has activated a special investigation task group to lead the probe into the killing of Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Benguet Lending Center head Julio…
GMA News Online · Regions
DLSU-Dasma heightens security, police says alleged shooting no factual basis
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) heightened security measures Thursday amid circulating reports of an alleged mass shooting, which police said had no factual basis.
The Manila Times · Regions
Graft complaints filed vs mayor, 10 others
MAGALANG, Pampanga — The United Pilipinos Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) on Thursday filed multiple complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against Magalang Mayor Malu Lacson and 10 other local officials and…
The Manila Times · Regions
No Asian Games gold for Eala
MANILA, Philippines — Favored to win the gold medal, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to Xiyu Wang of China in a grueling three-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, in their women's tennis semifinal duel at the 20th Asian Games…
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2 hurt as tanker catches fire in Calaca City, Batangas
2 hurt as tanker catches fire in Calaca City, Batangas
The Manila Times · Regions
Ebdane promotes health care improvements through global partnerships
Olongapo City — A broader health care collaboration was forged after Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Jun Ebdane Jr. attended the Prime HealthCare meet and greet session on Sept. 25 at UltiCare Medical Center in Barretto…
Rappler · Regions
COA asks Ombudsman to look into Albay flood control project
State auditors earlier flagged the use of funds for the repair and reconstruction of a consolidation dam in Ligao City, Albay, where a concrete revetment was built instead
Rappler · Regions
BFP ‘secured’ majority to elect BARMM chief minister – spox
Negotiations to form the majority were immediately underway after the hotly contested race that resulted in a hung parliament
Philstar · Regions
Casino Plus pays out historic P122.4-M jackpot in full, reinforcing player-first commitment
Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
The Manila Times · Regions
Escalante clash: 1 dead, 2 wounded
BACOLOD CITY — A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) was killed, and two soldiers were injured in an hourlong firefight with suspected communist rebels in Barangay Malasibog, Escalante City, on…
Philstar · Regions
Economist: Make RCEP work for Philippines exports, not just imports
Philippine businesses need to turn the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership into a springboard for exports, rather than simply a channel for bringing more foreign products into the domestic market, according to…
The Manila Times · Regions
Basilan DEO rolls out 20 high-impact projects
LAMITAN CITY — The Ministry of Public Works (MPW)-Basilan District Engineering Office (BDEO) formally awarded 20 high-impact infrastructure projects on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to the winning local contractors, kicking off…
Philstar · Regions
Government microloans draw 650,000 borrowers
More than 650,000 Filipino workers have tapped government-backed microloan programs in less than two years, underscoring strong demand for fast, relatively low-cost credit for everything from medical bills and tuition…
The Manila Times · Regions
Faulty wiring sparks gunshot scare at Isulan
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — Local authorities confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that no shooting incident occurred at Isulan National High School, clarifying that a loud noise that triggered an immediate campus lockdown…
Philstar · Regions
Cebu gears up for El Niño
Cebu is stepping up preparations to cushion the impacts of strong El Niño, with water and power agencies warning of potential supply challenges as the dry period intensifies toward the end of the year.
The Manila Times · Regions
House honors Tacloban school shooting victim
THE House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring 15-year-old Scout Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian, who was killed while trying to protect his classmates during the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High…
Philstar · Regions
Dakay construction says: CCMC defects drive cost up
A substantial amount of additional funding will be needed to complete the Cebu City Medical Center, not only to finish the ongoing construction but also to correct serious deficiencies left by previous contractors, said…
The Manila Times · Regions
600 metal detectors distributed in Cebu public high schools
MANDAUE CITY — At least 600 metal detectors will be distributed to public high schools across Cebu Province as the provincial government strengthens measures to prevent violence and improve safety on school grounds…
Philstar · Regions
City government, employees union agreement gets CSC certification
The Civil Service Commission has formally registered and approved the first Collective Negotiation Agreement between the Cebu City government and the Cebu City Government Employees Union, giving the historic accord full…
The Manila Times · Regions
Baguio transport sector seeks fare hike
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) should pay attention to the public utility drivers’ growing calls for a fare increase amid successive fuel price hikes. He said the…
Philstar · Regions
Acting city administrator to handle fiscal matters
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has formally expanded the authority of Acting City Administrator Atty. Briccio Joseph Boholst, granting him significant responsibilities over financial management and disbursements at…
The Manila Times · Regions
BI arrests American for racist behavior
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 69-year-old American in Angeles City over alleged abusive and derogatory behavior toward Filipinos during a mall altercation. The BI identified the foreigner as Patrick…
Philstar · Regions
CCPO starts Sinulog security preparations
More than three months before the 362nd Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2027, the Cebu City Police Office has begun reviewing security issues encountered during last year’s celebration to determine adjustments for the upcoming…
The Manila Times · Regions
P16.8M smuggled cigarettes seized
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Law enforcement authorities across Western Mindanao intercepted over P16.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and seized motorized transport craft in separate coastal operations here and in Liloy town…
Philstar · Regions
Scripted
EJ Obiena won the third gold for the country hungry for more. Assured with the gold, he vaulted to the jugular and rewrote his meet record to 5.91m. Easy.
The Manila Times · Regions
DSWD releases P105M aid for Capiz farmers
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun distributing more than P105 million in emergency cash assistance to sugarcane farmers and plantation workers in Capiz affected by the…
Philstar · Regions
Paalam ousts Kazakh world champ, earns shot at Asiad boxing gold
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam kept his gold-medal hopes alive after eking out a 3-2 split decision victory over Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan in their thrilling and bloody men’s 55kg semifinals clash in the 20th Asian…
The Manila Times · Regions
Lapu-Lapu security up for Asean meetings
LAPU-LAPU CITY — This city is ramping up security and logistical preparations for the 20th Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ADMM-Plus, which Cebu will host from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 2026. City…
Philstar · Regions
UV Lancers win fifth straight
The four-time defending champions University of the Visayas Green Lancers tamed the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Panthers, 70-63, for their fifth consecutive win in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation…
The Manila Times · Regions
Gambito pushes revival of Bagabag Airport
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Gov. Jose Gambito has renewed a long-standing bid to reopen Bagabag Airport, enlisting Canadian experts to conduct a feasibility study to address transport bottlenecks that have constrained…
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