BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — One person has been reported missing while five others were injured after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was swept away by Agno River in Sitio Tabu, Barangay Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet, on Friday afternoon, March 27, authorities said. The Itogon Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported that the incident
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Manila Water Foundation pushes community oral health, hygiene
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of Manila Water Company, recently marked World Oral Health Day with a multi-site celebration throughout March that brought together partners, educators, and students to promote lifelong oral hygiene practices, reinforcing this year’s global theme, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.” The main event
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Ramon Ang Ready To Sell Petron To The Government: “Kung sa tingin nila mas magaling sila magpatakbo”
Business tycoon Ramon Ang offers Petron to the government. San Miguel Corp. chairman and chief executive Ramon Ang renewed his offer to sell Petron to the government amid massive oil price increases. Local fuel prices are still expected to face another round of increases by the end of March, though motorists may get a bit ... Read more
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INQToday: Peso sinks to record low 60.55:$1 as war fears linger
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Peso sinks to record low 60.55:$1 as war fears linger The Philippine peso slides to a fresh record low at the end of a volatile week as fading hopes for de-escalation if the Iran war drove investors toward the US dollar. Marcos: Repeal of oil deregulation law
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PFL: Cebu FC slips to 3rd after Manila Digger’s 12–0 rout of Tuloy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants dropped to third place in the latest Philippines Football League (PFL) standings after Manila Digger FC demolished Tuloy FC, 12–0, on Thursday night, March 26, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The dominant win propelled Manila Digger FC to second place with 39 points built on
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SWU-PHINMA prioritizes student safety amid online controversy
CONSOLACION, Cebu –Southwestern University (SWU)-PHINMA said the safety and well-being of its students remain its top priority following a viral clash among one of its students and a content creator. SWU-PHINMA also clarified that no legal action has been taken so far, as it continues reviewing the situation and verifying facts surrounding the incident, according
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Luistro: We respect SC, but power to impeach rests on House alone
MANILA, Philippines — While they respect the Supreme Court (SC) as the “final arbiter of constitutional and legal questions,” Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reiterated that the power to initiate an impeachment complaint and decide whether it would prosper rests on the House of Representatives alone. Luistro, in a statement on Friday, hours after lawyers supportive of
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American national arrested for detaining 2 women in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — What was supposed to be a routine cleaning job turned into an ordeal for two women after they were allegedly detained and threatened by an American national inside a condominium unit in Cebu City on Thursday morning, March 26. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franco Rudolf Oriol, spokesperson of the Cebu City Police
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Cebu transport group calls for improved fuel subsidy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu-based transport group on Friday said drivers and operators have yet to receive any fuel subsidy from the government while rising oil prices continue to squeeze their earnings. The group warned that sustained fuel price increases linked to tensions in the Middle East are eroding drivers’ income and raising concerns
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LTO-7 enforcers told to always be professional and respectful
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Arrogance and unprofessionalism have no place in the Land Transportation Office Region 7, LTO-7 Director Atty. Wendel Calinao Dinglasan said. Dinglasan reminded LTO-7 enforcers to perform their duties respectfully, properly asking for documents rather than being overbearing. He also encouraged motorists to document any apprehensions and file complaints if they feel
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