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Century-old church bell stolen in Loboc, Bohol
Authorities arrested one of two suspects in the theft of a century-old bell from St. Peter the Apostle Church in Loboc, Bohol.
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Couple goes viral as man steers tricycle beside partner from sidecar
A man was captured in a viral video driving his tricycle from the sidecar while sitting beside his partner.
The Manila Times · Regions
Court finds 2 guilty in 2019 murder of Kidapawan broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC-RTC) on Tuesday found two men guilty of murdering a broadcaster in Kidapawan City in Cotabato province in 2019. The QC-RTC’s Branch 228 sentenced to…
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Puerto Princesa DRRMC warns fishermen, sailors on China's rocket launch on Saturday, October 10, 2026
The City of Puerto Princesa Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) has issued a advisory for fishermen and sailors on the scheduled rocket launch by China on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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Pampanga Rep. Lazatin seeks charges vs. school official, employee for alleged animal cruelty
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Tuesday called for the investigation of an incident in which an official and a utility worker of a school based in Angeles City, Pangasinan were…
The Manila Times · Regions
Teacher hit by bus on National Teachers Day
IMUS CITY, CAVITE — The National Teachers Day did not go well for a female teacher who was hit by a minibus in Barangay Pag-asa 3, Imus City, Cavite, on Oct. 5, 2026. The police said the victim was standing on the…
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Would be-victims fight back to stop robbery attempt in Davao City motor shop
A gun-wielding suspect"s attempt to rob a motor shop in Davao City was thwarted by his would-be victims who decided to fight back.
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800 houses, businesses in Antipolo City lose water as main line breaks
Around 800 households and establishments lost water after a main water line broke in Antipolo City on Tuesday.
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Nature-based flood solution in Malolos to be replicated by Asean countries
Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will replicate the nature-based flood solution project initiated by the Malolos City Government in Bulacan. Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad…
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Alleged child-rape suspect arrested in Visayas after hiding for 19 years
After 19 years in hiding, a suspect in an alleged child rape case was located and arrested by authorities in the Visayas.
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Vice mayor, barangay officials trade verbal blows in Isabela meeting
A meeting among local officials in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, erupted into a shouting match over allegations of corruption involving funds intended for tobacco farmers.
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2 found guilty in 2019 murder of Kidapawan broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines —The Quezon City-Regional Trial Court (QC-RTC) on Tuesday found two men guilty of murdering a broadcaster in Kidapawan City in Cotabato province in 2019. The QCRTC’s Branch 228 sentenced to reclusion…
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Another PH eagle dead due to possible electrocution in Cotabato - DENR
The death of another Philippine eagle was reported in Arakan, Cotabato, possibly due to electrocution, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen said.
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SCO issued vs jeepney driver, operator involved in Bulacan crash with 2 motorcycles, says LTO
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) against the driver and operator of a passenger jeepney that was involved in a collision with two motorcycle riders on Friday, October 2, 2026 in…
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10 wounded in Tipo-Tipo ambush
TIPO-TIPO, Basilan — Ten government personnel, including two army officers, were wounded after a group of armed men ambushed a convoy of six vehicles in Barangay Badja in this municipality on Monday morning, Oct. 5…
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PNP: School execs, service provider may face raps for Isabela electrocution
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said charges could be filed against the service provider and school officials if negligence is found to have caused the fatal electrocution incident during a bubble party in Cauayan…
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4 dead, 4 hurt after rifle grenade blast in Isabela - PNP
Four people, three of them children, died while four others were wounded after a rifle grenade exploded in Roxas, Isabela on Sunday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday.
The Manila Times · Regions
Cebu young learners face reading gap
CEBU CITY — Thousands of Cebuano children are entering the fourth grade without the reading skills expected for their age, with more than 31,600 Grades 1 to 3 learners still struggling to read at their respective levels…
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DENR probes alleged destruction of mangrove seedlings in Davao City
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao Region is investigating the alleged destruction of mangrove seedlings in Purok Tabok, Barangay Matina Aplaya, Davao City.
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Negros sugar production expected to decline 12%
BACOLOD CITY — The 2026–2027 sugar milling season is already underway, but the outlook is bleak as production is expected to fall by roughly 12 percent from last year’s levels and the cost of producing sugar has…
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2027 Dinagyang Festival set for major revamp
ILOILO CITY — The Dinagyang Festival will return to the heart of Iloilo City in 2027, with organizers bringing back all major judging areas to the City Proper, reviving festival banderitas and expanding the tribes…
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Woman stabbed to death, body allegedly hidden by brother behind wall of house
The stab-riddled body of a 65-year-old woman was found wrapped in a mosquito net inside a wall of her house in Iloilo City, as her younger brother denied he was responsible for her death.
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Bataan’s ‘Libreng Sakay’ program gets boost
BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) has turned over an electric vehicle (EV) fleet and fast-charging infrastructure to the Provincial Government of Bataan to support its Libreng Sakay (Free Ride)…
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Tacloban schools boost mental health response
TACLOBAN CITY — School heads and personnel in Tacloban City are being trained in Psychological First Aid to help students cope with emotional distress and crisis situations. The training is part of a three-day series of…
Philstar · Regions
Apple reseller opens in Consolacion as demand grows beyond Cebu City
Power Mac Center is expanding its Cebu footprint with a new outlet in Consolacion, targeting growing demand for premium technology beyond the province’s established urban centers.
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2K upland homes to receive solar lights in Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya — For many families in the uplands and far-flung areas, the coming December will be different — their homes will have bright lights for the first time when night falls, especially during the…
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Church urges just transition for Semirara coal workers
ILOILO CITY — The Roman Catholic Church in Antique has called for a government-backed “just transition” away from coal in Semirara Island, urging authorities to protect workers and communities while preparing for the…
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Micor is new VISCOM commander
Philippine Air Force Maj. Gen. Moises Micor formally took over as commander of the Visayas Command (VISCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during a change of command ceremony yesterday at Camp Lapulapu in…
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COA calls out Bogo over bonus
The Commission on Audit has questioned Bogo City’s ?1,149,500 payment for the charter day bonus in 2025. The city granted ?1,000 each to its regular and job order personnel under City Ordinance No. 012-2023.
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Cops: Crime in CV dropped by 16% last month
Total crime incidents in Central Visayas dropped by 16.51% in September 2026, with 2,448 cases recorded compared to 2,932 cases in August, according to the Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-
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COA flags Carcar’s idle projects, facilities
The Commission on Audit has flagged the Carcar City Government for having ?93.55 million worth of priority projects under the 20% Development Fund (DF) that remained unimplemented as of December 31, 2025.
Philstar · Regions
Explain, not inflame
I was listening intently to the homily of Archbishop Albert Uy before the awarding ceremony of the 2nd Cebu Metropolitan-Catholic Mass Media Awards.
Philstar · Regions
Wait until 2031?
The FREEMAN reported yesterday on Lapu-Lapu City Rep. Junard “Ahong” Chan’s appeal for urgent action on the frequent power interruptions and high electricity costs in the Visayas.
Philstar · Regions
Sara bilyonarya?
Atubangan sa pagsupak sa kampo ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte, pagduda sa kaligdong ni Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero ug human sa pila ka adlaw nga kalangay, naka-testify na g’yud si Atty…
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Another BBM faux pas: Postponing the BSK election
One of the most serious mistakes of the BBM administration is the unreasonable postponement of the BSKE elections.
Philstar · Regions
EDITORIAL - Fake news strikes again
The Depart of Educationissued a blanket suspension of classes nationwide yesterday and today to allow for activities to observe World Teachers Day.
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