CEBU CITY, Philippines — A police officer remains hospitalized after a hit-and-run motorcycle crash fractured his leg in Barangay Mabini, Cebu City early Saturday morning, May 2. Authorities identified him as Police Corporal Jemar Nodado Solamillo, 30, a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) operative of the Mandaue City Police Office who lives in Barangay Canduman,
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‘Arrive early amid Asean summit,’ airport agency tells travelers
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) issues travel guidelines as they anticipate an increased passenger volume starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Court stops Minglanilla quarrying to protect community
The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 76 in Naga City has issued an ex-parte Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) against JOMARA Konstruckt and JOMARA Agri Foods.
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Media hub opens in Lapu-Lapu as Cebu prepares for 48th ASEAN Summit
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Journalists covering the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit can now use a newly opened media hub in Lapu-Lapu City to support day-to-day reporting on the regional meetings. The International Media Center (IMC) in Mactan opened on Tuesday, May 5, two days before the summit and related events begin.
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Lacson’s report lists several solons in ‘menu’ of possible charges
MANILA, Philippines — As promised, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday reported to the Senate floor the Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) “Chairman’s Progress Report,” which contains the findings of its draft partial report on the flood control scandal. It includes the preliminary investigation of those involved and the “menu” of possible criminal cases
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Albay declares state of calamity in areas affected by Mayon ashfall
LEGAZPI CITY — The provincial government of Albay has placed several areas under a state of calamity as unrest at Mayon Volcano continues to affect nearby communities. A resolution approved by the provincial board on Tuesday covers the cities of Tabaco, Legazpi, and Ligao, as well as the towns of Camalig, Malilipot, Sto. Domingo, Daraga,
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Estrada, Villanueva ‘not bothered’ by plunder raps Senate Blue Ribbon seeks
MANILA, Philippines — Both Sens. Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva are “not bothered” by the criminal charges recommended against them in the Chairman’s Report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. The two remarked on Tuesday after Blue Ribbon panel chairperson Panfilo “Ping” Lacson presented its recommendations to file plunder and other criminal cases against Estrada,
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HEAT INDEX WATCH: Temperature peaks at 44ºC in Tacloban on May 5
MANILA, Philippines — The highest heat index recorded on Tuesday was 44ºC in Tacloban, Leyte, with four other areas also reaching “danger” level indices, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Heat index refers to the heat the human body feels when air temperature and humidity are combined. READ: Here’s how to
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Luistro: May 11 target for impeach vote meant to comply with SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The proposal to hold a vote on the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte by May 11 is hinged on the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that seeks to give due process to respondents, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. Luistro, in an online interview, reminded the public that when SC
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