GMA News Online · Regions
Ashfall from Taal blankets Agoncillo, Batangas; over 100 residents evacuated
More than 100 residents of Agoncillo, Batangas were evacuated as a precaution after Taal Volcano erupted on Thursday evening.
GMA News Online · Regions
Tarlac River pontoon bridge opens to ease residents' crossing
The local government has opened a pontoon bridge where residents can cross the Tarlac River.
Rappler · Regions
2 children dead after landslide hits uphill village in Cebu City
Residents in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City are being evacuated following the landslide
The Manila Times · Regions
Taal logs 5 volcanic quakes, remains at alert level 1
TAAL Volcano recorded five volcanic earthquakes, including one volcanic tremor lasting 38 minutes, in 24 hours covered by the latest monitoring report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…
The Manila Times · Regions
Cebu City landslide claims life of child, more at risk
CEBU CITY — Four members of a family, including two children aged five and six, were buried in a landslide in Barangay Pulangbato on Friday, Oct. 9, leaving one child dead and the mother hospitalized while two other…
GMA News Online · Regions
Army man killed, 8 others, including 10-year-old, hurt in Basilan ambush
A Philippine Army member was killed, and eight others, including a 10-year-old civilian, were wounded in an ambush in Basilan, according to authorities on Friday.
Rappler · Regions
Albay mayors give ALECO ultimatum to solve persistent power interruptions
The electric cooperative attributes the outages to ongoing national-funded substation upgrades, promising Phase 1 completion in 2026 amid rising public frustration over their unreliable services
Rappler · Regions
Mans Carpio calls self ‘collateral damage’ in Sara Duterte trial
Carpio tells a crowd in Bukidnon that he feels like he's the one who was impeached
The Manila Times · Regions
Power lines blamed in deaths of 2 Philippine eagles
In a span of three days, two young female Philippine eagles died from electrocution in Misamis Oriental and North Cotabato, highlighting the dangers posed by electrical infrastructure to endangered species. The first…
The Manila Times · Regions
6 soldiers, 2 civilians wounded in Basilan ambush
LAMITAN CITY — Six Philippine Army soldiers and two civilians, including a 10-year-old child, were wounded in another military ambush along the National Highway in Barangay Sabong in this city on Thursday evening. Brig…
GMA News Online · Regions
Chinese national arrested in Cagayan de Oro for allegedly selling fake food seasoning
A Chinese national, who allegedly sells fake food seasoning, was arrested in an entrapment operation in Cagayan de Oro City, according to a report on "Saksi" on Thursday.
GMA News Online · Regions
Agoncillo, Batangas Mayor leads evacuation following phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano
Agoncillo, Batangas Mayor Atty. Cinderella Valenton-Reyes led the evacuation of residents on Thursday evening following the phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano.
The Manila Times · Regions
Auditors flag Mandaue City over 14,000 rubber shoes
MANDAUE CITY — Nearly 14,000 pairs of rubber shoes intended for Grade 1 to 3 learners in this city remained undelivered in a P58.13-million school supply procurement even after the city paid the supplier, the Commission…
The Manila Times · Regions
10 special non-working days declared for Oct
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared special non-working days throughout October in several localities to commemorate their respective festivals. In a statement, the Palace said the proclamations — signed by…
Philstar · Regions
Training: Learning path to higher productivity
Especially at these trying times, it is obvious that we need good employees to keep things going, to comply with rules and regulations, and get ready to take advantage of opportunities rather than seeing problems only.
The Manila Times · Regions
Navy seizes P4B worth of contraband in Mindanao
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) has surpassed the P4-billion mark in cumulative operational seizures for 2026, driven by a series of high-value maritime interdictions that intercepted various…
The Manila Times · Regions
Lacson: Sugar price must hit P3,000 for sustainability
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said the local sugar price needs to hit P3,000 per bag for the industry to remain profitable, noting that the current P2,600 per bag is barely enough for sugar…
Philstar · Regions
Manila Water unit readies Cebu supply as strong El Niño looms
Manila Water Philippine Ventures is stepping up preparations to protect water supply in Metro Cebu as a potentially severe El Niño threatens to bring prolonged dry conditions to the province through the first quarter of…
The Manila Times · Regions
Iloilo tackles drought’s impact on agriculture
ILOILO CITY — Three consecutive months of below-normal rainfall have affected 3,792.93 hectares of farmlands in Iloilo, with agricultural losses estimated at P124 million, the provincial government said on Thursday. The…
The Manila Times · Regions
Major pipeline upgrade launched in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY — Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Inc. (MPIW) is undertaking a massive pipeline replacement and installation program covering 208 kilometers through 2027, with the bulk of its investments aimed at reducing…
Philstar · Regions
Cebu developer expands solar push with First Gen
Cebu-based property developer Oakridge Realty Development Corp. is expanding its renewable-energy partnership with First Gen Corp. as it moves to install rooftop solar facilities at two of its Mandaue City properties.
The Manila Times · Regions
Carnapping suspect nabbed at checkpoint
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested an 18-year-old man during a checkpoint operation in Barangay 94-Basper here after he was found driving a motorcycle that had earlier been reported missing. Police identified the suspect…
The Manila Times · Regions
Modern judicial facilities to rise in Bulacan
CITY OF MALOLOS — The Supreme Court of the Philippines and the provincial government of Bulacan signed an agreement for the construction of a new Hall of Justice in the province, strengthening efforts to improve access…
Philstar · Regions
Capitol starts water mapping
The Cebu Provincial Inter-LGU Waterworks Systems Office has started consolidating data on water sources across the province as part of preparations for the possible effects of El Niño, including water shortages and…
The Manila Times · Regions
Board topnotcher credits success to preparation
CEBU CITY — For five anxious days, Jude Bernard Miñoza stayed home, avoided social media and waited for the results of the civil engineering board exam. He woke up to a "joke" from his brother that turned out to be the…
The Manila Times · Regions
Tacloban schools receive mental health training
AS a second home to children, school plays a vital role in providing safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. In times of crises, equipping school communities with the knowledge, skills, and…
Philstar · Regions
P5.6 million gratuity pay questioned
The Commission on Audit has questioned the City of Naga’s grant of P5.613 million in gratuity pay to 814 Job Order and Contract of Service personnel in 2025, citing insufficient documentation to establish their actual…
Philstar · Regions
In Talisay City: P40 million market losses flagged
The Commission on Audit has flagged the continued operation of the Talisay City Public Market, which incurred nearly P40 million in accumulated losses over the past five years.
Philstar · Regions
PH at the 20th Asian Games
Like the squeeze play they had been doing on territorial seas not their own, China bullied the opposition in the recently concluded Japan Asiad.
Philstar · Regions
CECABA All-Stars on brink of historic crown, Monday Hoopers claim third-place trophy
The Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association All-Stars hammered the Toyota Mandaue North, 112-77, to move a win away from the historic championship of the 1st Edgar Cokaliong Memorial Cup Basketball Tournament…
Philstar · Regions
Liloan outlasts Carmen in OT
Liloan prevailed over Carmen, 84-82, in the first overtime game of the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament 2026.
Philstar · Regions
Dennison the hero as Cebu draws first blood vs Batangas
Ron Dennison sank a booming three-pointer in the final 12.4 seconds as the Cebu Greats downed the Batangas City Tanduay Athletics by the slenderest of threads, 78-77, in the opener of their best-of-three South Division…
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