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230 scam hub workers rescued by authorities
Authorities rescued more than 230 scam hub workers in different operations.
The Manila Times · Regions
Former vice governor Nanding Celeste passes away
A familiar Cebu radio voice who later entered politics, former Vice Governor Fernando “Nanding” Celeste passed away at 85. The Cebu Provincial Government announced his death Wednesday, Oct. 7. Celeste died on Tuesday…
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19-year old student dead after motorcycle crashes into tricycle in Pangasinan
A 19-year old student who was going home from school was killed after his motorcycle collided with a tricycle in Mangaldan, Pangasinan.
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'Kolong-kolong' driver shows gun at motorist in Nueva Ecija
Authorities are looking for the driver of a kolong-kolong (a type of tricycle) who showed a gun at a motorist as they traveled a road in Nueva Ecija.
The Manila Times · Regions
Diocese opposes casino in Boracay
ILOILO CITY — The Diocese of Kalibo is opposing the casino operation at a hotel complex in Boracay Island, warning that gambling could contribute to financial distress, family conflict and other social problems. Bishop…
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Over P81.6-M suspected shabu intercepted by PCG, PDEA at Batangas Port
More than P81 million of suspected shabu was intercepted on Wednesday by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) at Batangas Port, Barangay Sta. Clara, Batangas City.
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PCG activates auxiliary district in Kalayaan Island Group
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday said it has activated its Coast Guard Auxiliary District in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
The Manila Times · Regions
Congress urged to probe Kasibu exploration permit
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Calls are mounting for the Senate and House of Representatives to investigate the issuance of a 4,456-hectare exploration permit in the gold-rich upland town of Kasibu, amid unresolved…
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Jonvic Remulla: Viral 'fire trikes' not part of DILG procurement
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday clarified that the images of the so-called “fire tricycles” circulating online were purchased by the Nueva Ecija local government unit (LGU), not the…
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Who is Harold Respicio?
A video of Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Harold Respicio confronting barangay officials over uncompleted projects for tobacco farmers has recently went viral on social media.
The Manila Times · Regions
Mary Jane Veloso gets aid, government support
GENERAL MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija — Mary Jane Veloso, recently granted an absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was emotional during her speech at the municipal hall here on Monday as various…
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Jonvic Remulla wants drug test for Isabela town vice mayor after heated session
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he wants Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Harold Respicio to undergo a drug test following a heated incident during a session of the Sangguniang…
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Authorities pursue suspects in Basilan ambush
LAMITAN CITY — The military updated its report on the number of persons injured when a six-vehicle convoy was ambushed in Barangay Badja, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday. Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the 101st…
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Pampanga govt braces for El Niño
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Floodwaters from the recent rains have receded in the low-lying areas of Pampanga but the El Niño is projected to intensify in the coming days and bring prolonged drought in the…
Philstar · Regions
Global firm expands AI-driven cybersecurity operations in Cebu
EY Global Delivery Services is expanding its cybersecurity operations in Cebu, tapping the province’s growing pool of technology talent to deliver increasingly complex digital security services to clients worldwide.
The Manila Times · Regions
‘Rusting’ grenade kills 4, injures 4 others in Isabela
FOUR were confirmed dead while four others were injured in Roxas, Isabela, when a rusting rifle grenade picked up by kids playing on the street exploded on Sunday, Oct. 4, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on…
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Zamboanga authorities seize smuggled cigarettes
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Joint security forces dealt a major blow to illegal contraband networks across the Zamboanga Peninsula after seizing over P124.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a series of coordinated land…
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Philippine IP office, WIPO target 500,000 entrepreneurs in IP push
Building on their longstanding partnership, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have pledged to bring intellectual property (IP) awareness and…
The Manila Times · Regions
Passage of National Land Use law pressed
SURIGAO del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas renewed his call for a strengthened National Land Use law, pointing out that recurring threats from floods and landslides underscore the need for the country…
The Manila Times · Regions
Baguio mayor highlights vital role of teachers in AI era
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has stressed the increasingly important role of the teachers in guiding students in responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) while developing critical thinking, sound…
Philstar · Regions
COA flags incomplete Mandaue school kits
The Commission on Audit has recommended that the Mandaue City Government demand from a supplier to complete the delivery or refund the cost of about 14,000 pairs of rubber shoes under a ?58.13-million procurement…
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Leyte aims for 45K native trees by 2028
A THREE-YEAR forest rehabilitation initiative in Capoocan, Leyte, is targeting to plant 45,000 native trees across 60 hectares of degraded forestland to restore vegetation and strengthen community involvement in…
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Two convicted in 2019 murder of Kidapawan broadcaster
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 imposed reclusion perpetua, or a prison…
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Danao water system operates sans permit
The Commission on Audit has called out the Danao City Government for operating a ?418.65-million bulk water system without the mandatory permits from the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Water Resources Board.
The Manila Times · Regions
Bantayan Island fare rates increase
MANDAUE CITY — Travelers planning a trip to Bantayan Island can now expect higher transportation costs, with ferry and bus fares varying depending on their point of departure, shipping line and type of accommodation…
Philstar · Regions
Lapu-Lapu City fails to implement: P379.6 million project backlogs – COA
The Commission on Audit flagged P379.59 million worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu City that remained unimplemented as of December 31, 2025, citing delays in preliminary engineering activities and the finalization of…
Philstar · Regions
NBA BUZZ Bobby Motus The deep East
Traditionally, it is the Western Conference teams that dominate their Eastern counterparts, but recent developments have changed the scenario that it is no longer a weak conference. Yes, the WC is still formidable but…
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Lapu-Lapu City now 2-0 in Gov’s Cup U18 hoops
Lapu-Lapu City blasted San Remigio, 74-52, for its second straight win in the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament.
Philstar · Regions
Cheetahs vanquish Warriors
Den Rick Orgong fired 22 points with four rebounds, one assist and two steals as the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs downed the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 69-62, for their sixth victory in the Cebu Schools…
Philstar · Regions
AI dramas and the families they imagine
Beginning early this year, I have found myself awake until three almost every morning.
Philstar · Regions
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