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Phreatomagmatic eruption recorded at Taal Volcano
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) logged a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at the main crater of the Taal Volcano on Thursday.
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Couple fatally electrocuted in Tagkawayan, Quezon
The bodies of two live-in partners were found behind their home in Tagkawayan, Quezon.
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Court rejects house arrest plea of DPWH exec charged with Zaldy Co
Former DPWH official Juliet Calvo, who faces charges over a P289.5-million dike project, will be returned to jail even after suffering a stroke
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits offshore Davao Occidental
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.
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53 planned school shootings monitored in South Cotabato -- SILG Remulla
Authorities detected 53 planned school shootings within a week, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Thursday.
The Manila Times · Regions
Iloilo suffers P1.18B loss from RSSI infestation
ILOILO CITY — The province of Iloilo has incurred an estimated P1.18 billion in production losses as the infestation of the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) spreads to more than half of the province. The provincial…
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Talks for Davao, Bicol, Siargao 'bundled' airports privatization nears completion -- CAAP
The negotiations for the proposed private sector takeover of three regional airports in Davao, Bicol, and Siargao is nearing completion to proceed to a competitive bidding, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of…
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Balut Island in Davao Occidental
Balut Island in the municipality of Sarangani in Davao Occidental was shaken by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake early Thursday, October 8, 2026, the state volcanology office said.
The Manila Times · Regions
Respicio tests negative, seeks refund from Remulla
SHORTLY after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s challenge, Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio on Wednesday, Oct. 7, immediately submitted himself to an extensive and expensive drug test, where…
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IP learners in Mindoro get safer classrooms
THE Department of Education (DepEd) inaugurated a four-classroom building at Banti Elementary School in Oriental Mindoro. Based on the department’s statement, the new building provides ‘safer and more permanent learning…
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1 dead, 2 hurt after brawl leads to shooting by alleged lawman in Tarlac City
One person died and two others were wounded after a brawl outside a bar in Tarlac City ended in a shooting by an alleged policeman.
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DA to build vegetable processing facility in Benguet
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the establishment of a postharvest and vegetable processing facility within the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) in La Trinidad, Benguet, to curb spoilage and…
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Basilan launches 6-kilometer road-widening projects in 3 towns for P199.584M
ISABELA CITY — Basilan Rep. Ustadz Yusop Alano led the groundbreaking of three major road-widening projects covering a total of 6 kilometers of key road stretches in three municipalities in Basilan province worth…
Philstar · Regions
Tan quits as city administrator
Beleaguered Cebu City Administrator Albert Tan has resigned amid reports that he was being investigated over alleged irregularities in the city’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), where he served as chairperson.
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Cebu proposes P15.3B 2027 investment
CEBU CITY — Cebu Province is proposing a P15.3-billion investment program for 2027, a 29 percent increase from this year’s allocation, with the provincial government prioritizing water and food security and disaster…
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11,965 e-Titles distributed in WVisayas
DEPARTMENT of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III led the distribution of 11,965 electronic titles (e-Titles) covering 18,598 hectares to 10,998 ARBs (agrarian reform beneficiaries) from Aklan, Antique…
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P51.6 million additional educ budget OK’d
The Cebu Provincial School Board has approved a P51.6-million supplemental budget to fund additional education programs in the province, including the upcoming provincial sports and cultural meet and the construction of…
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Calabarzon gets 130 unified 911 motorcycles
CALAMBA CITY — Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla and Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. led the blessing and turnover of 130 Unified 911…
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Swedish fugitive nabbed in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY — A Swedish who vanished while facing massive fraud charges in Finland has been caught in Negros Oriental. The fugitive was identified as Andre Per Michael Palmqvist, who was arrested around 4 p.m. on…
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What the luck
Alex Eala and EJ Obiena had fun lip rapping with their Asian Games medals. Adorable collaboration. Wholesome. Never mind the brothers whose trashy video with a woman averse to fabric just turned their medals into scrap…
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DOST’s Handa Pilipinas goes back to Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is bringing its Handa Pilipinas disaster resilience program back to Leyte as it seeks to strengthen the preparedness of communities and businesses against…
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Pampanga OFW Hospital adds services
THE Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in Pampanga has expanded its facilities, diagnostic capabilities, and preventive health services while continuing to provide zero-billing care to qualified beneficiaries…
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High five for Magis Eagles, UCLM juniors in CESAFI basketball
Reigning five-peat champions Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles and the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) stretched their perfect starts to 5-0 in the juniors division of the Cebu Schools…
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Marquee Lancers-Cheetahs duel to close first round of elimination
An exciting battle between the two league leaders University of the Visayas Green Lancers and the Benedicto College Cheetahs will end the first round of elimination in the college division of the Cebu Schools Athletic…
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Some senators, then and now
We were once a nation in euphoria.
Philstar · Regions
The absolute pardon for Mary Jane Veloso
Was it legal, proper and reasonable for President BBM to pardon Mary Jane Veloso for a crime connected to illegal drugs committed in a foreign country, whereby she was arrested, prosecuted and convicted by a foreign…
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Ecofairs, common goals, and, learnings
Ever grateful to all participants for our three Ecofairs together!
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Banana chips ug diabetes
Lisod nang daan para ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte ang pagpasabot atubangan sa senator judges sa iyang hulga pagpapatay nilang Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos ug kanhi House Speaker…
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