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Congo’s North Kivu province becomes new Ebola hotspot
BUTEMBO, Democratic Republic of Congo — All 29 beds were full this week at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment…
75-year-old man declared dead after suspected suicide
ORMOC CITY — A 75-year-old widower was found unresponsive in his residence in Purok 5, Barangay Libertad in a suspected suicide incident on Thursday and was later declared dead by attending physicians at the hospital. Police identified the fatality as alias “Jun,” a resident of the area who was…
Man nabbed for stealing copper wires from streetlights
MANDAUE CITY — A streetlight project intended to improve public safety became the target of wire theft by a 21-year-old man who was arrested along Ouano Avenue in Barangay Subangdaku early Sunday. The suspect was allegedly caught stealing copper wires from streetlights on the center island at…
New measures launched vs online sexual abuse
MANDAUE CITY — Sexual exploitation is taking new forms as perpetrators turn to social media, encrypted platforms, livestreaming services and other digital tools to target victims. This was discussed by stakeholders as government officials, law enforcement representatives, lawyers, social workers…
Aurora intensifies drive against ASF
MARIA AURORA, Aurora — Alarmed by the continuing threat of the African swine fever (ASF), the municipal government of Maria Aurora has tightened controls, warning barangay officials against the trading of live hogs and pork products in the area. Mayor Ariel Bitong said local officials who tolerate…
Cebu has ‘worst’ power supply situation in Visayas
CEBU has the worst power supply situation among the Visayas provinces as its growing electricity demand continues to outpace the island’s local generation capacity, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Thursday. Neil Modena, NGCP assistant vice president and head of system…
TPMT calls for sustained cooperation in BARMM
DESPITE the successful conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the peace process still has major normalization commitments to complete, the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) said Wednesday. The TPMT, an independent body that…
Police seize P5.5M shabu in Iloilo ops
THREE successive drug busts across three towns in northern Iloilo yielded more than P5.5 million worth of shabu and led to the arrest of three high-value suspects, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) said. The largest haul was recorded on Tuesday in Balasan, where police seized 340 grams of shabu…
Govt pays hospital bills for 17k patients
TACLOBAN CITY — The government covered more than P351.7 million in hospital expenses for 17,075 patients in Eastern Visayas during the first half of 2026 through the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) policy, according to the Department of Health Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD)…
Baguio parents told to monitor children
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s exposure to violent online games, saying scientific studies have shown that such content may influence users by introducing idea associated with violence. “Yes, there was already a scientific…
Cebu opens health fast lane as haze worsens
CEBU CITY — This city has opened a health fast lane at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) to prioritize residents experiencing difficulty breathing as haze continues to affect Metro Cebu. Kenneth Siasar, chief of staff of Mayor Nestor Archival, said on Monday that Mayor Nestor Archival directed…
CDO hotel group to hold 30th ‘Kumbira’ food show
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (Cohara) will mark a major milestone as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Kumbira,” the country’s longest-running live culinary competition and the largest food show outside Metro Manila, from Oct. 14 to 16. This year’s…
Target in online threat not in Negros — police
BACOLOD CITY — Police have clarified that a social media post mentioning “Saravia National High School” and an alleged firearm incident refers to a school in Koronadal City, South Cotabato — not the municipality of Enrique B. Magalona in Negros Occidental, which was formerly called Saravia. The…
EVisayas PUV operators to get cash aid from govt
PALO, Leyte — About 60 transport service operators operating 664 modern public utility vehicle (PUV) units in Eastern Visayas are being considered for the government’s monthly financial assistance program, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Eastern Visayas (LTFRB-8) said…
NBI arrests suspect linked to South Cotabato school shooting, possible online groomer in Cebu
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has apprehended an individual allegedly linked to the recent school shooting in South Cotabato and a suspected online groomer in Cebu, NBI chief Melvin Matibag said Thursday. During a Senate hearing on the proposed 2027 budget of the…
BOC Port of Subic recognizes personnel; Surpasses August revenue target
Subic Bay Freeport — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Subic recognized the dedication and collective efforts of its officials and personnel by awarding certificates of commendation for their significant contribution to the field operating unit’s overall performance for August 2026. For the month…
Marcos pays tribute to Quirino Gov. Dax Cua
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday paid his final respects to Quirino Gov. Dax Cua, joining the Cua family, political leaders and Filipinos from across the country in honoring the late governor’s 25 years of public service. Cua, 48, passed away on Sept. 15 after a battle with lung ailment…
Village head in Negros Oriental town killed
BACOLOD CITY — A barangay captain in a remote village in La Libertad town in Negros Oriental was shot dead on early Tuesday, Sept. 23, prompting the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) to launch an intensive investigation and manhunt operation. The victim was identified as Dinnis…
Dredging of waterways in 2 Pampanga towns pushed
PUBLIC Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday, Sept. 23, called for immediate and sustained dredging of major waterways and the installation of temporary flood barriers to ease persistent flooding in the towns of Macabebe and Masantol in Pampanga. Dizon said long-term flood-control…
Court dismisses criminal case vs ex-Legazpi mayor
LEGAZPI CITY — The Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Legazpi City has dismissed the disqualification charges against former Legazpi City mayor Geraldine Barrameda-Rosal and her husband, Albay governor Noel Rosal. In a 20-page decision penned by Presiding Judge Arnel Cezar dated July 23, 2026, the…
Elected BARMM MPs to assume office Oct 30
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The 80 newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will officially take their oaths and assume office at noon on Oct. 30, 2026, establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) first regular democratic government through June 2031. Under Republic Act 12317…
PRP for flood-prone families launched
THE provincial government of Iloilo has broken ground on its second Purok Resilience Program (PRP) housing project, which will relocate 32 families vulnerable to recurring flooding in Oton town to a safer and permanent community. The P40-million project will be built on a 2.3-hectare property owned…
Cebu City culls 57 hogs infected with ASF virus
CEBU CITY — The culling of infected hogs has begun in Cebu City as authorities tighten controls in three upland barangay (villages) following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) cases. The Cebu City Government has culled 57 hogs in Barangay Toong as of Sept. 21, while authorities continue…
