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Affordable ‘Fist of Fury 10’ to ignite Cebu boxing revival, promoter hopes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing patron Lorenzo “Chao” Sy is banking on accessibility and action as he pushes for a Cebu boxing revival through his upcoming “Fist of Fury 10” card on May 9 in the Cebu Coliseum. During the event’s launch on Monday, April 13, Sy noted that affordability is key to reconnecting

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Wake-up call: Cebu FC looks to regroup after home loss to One Taguig

CEBU CITY — A sobering 4-1 defeat to One Taguig FC last Saturday, April 11, served as a wake-up call for Cebu Football Club, according to head coach Glenn Ramos, as the competition enters a crucial stretch. Ramos did not downplay the loss, instead framing it as a needed reminder for the Gentle Giants to

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Chan orders probe into alleged AICS aid deductions in Olango

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Junard “Ahong” Chan has ordered an investigation into the alleged deductions from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) aid distributed last week in several barangays on Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City. Chan, in a Facebook post on Monday, April 13, 2026, said his office received

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Bayanihan 3: Legarda seeks nationwide response, crisis tax package

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2020 — or the Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act — a comprehensive emergency bill that pairs immediate relief for ordinary Filipinos with a temporary, crisis-specific revenue package. In a statement on Monday, Legarda said that, among the bill’s key features, is a

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Ejercito seeks review of oil deregulation, Epira, creation of fuel reserve

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito wants a serious review of the country’s energy policies, including the Oil Deregulation Law and the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), and the establishment of a national fuel reserve. Ejercito raised concerns in a statement issued on Monday amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle

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DOE exec admits Tuesday fuel price changes bring cartel-like behavior

MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Energy (DOE) official admitted to the House of Representatives that the scheduled fuel price adjustments, which happen every Tuesday, cause cartel-like behavior because oil companies can discuss and collectively decide how much adjustment they would make. During the House Legislative Energy and Development (LEAD) committee hearing on Monday, Manila Rep.

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First lady Liza Marcos, son attend 30th rodeo festival in Masbate

MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and presidential son Vincent Marcos attendedf the country’s premier rodeo spectacle in Madbate, witnessing the bull riding and other activities signaling unprecedented prestige for our cowboy heritage. Rodeo Masbateño Inc. mobilized an extraordinary lineup of 300 cowboys and cowgirls representing 26 teams from nationwide. They will clash in

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Manila Water assisting Maynilad with deployment of tankers in Tondo

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water is continuing its support to Maynilad-served communities in Tondo, Manila through the deployment of five 10-cubic meter water tankers following a pipe breakage in Maynilad’s network yesterday. Manila Water’s tanker deployment forms part of ongoing emergency measures to help ensure affected households continue to have access to clean water while

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Lower, middle classes considered in lifting LPG, kerosene excise tax

MANILA, Philippines – The suspension of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene was prioritized in consideration of the lower and middle classes, the Department of Finance said before a Senate panel on Monday. In the middle of the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (Protect) Committee hearing,

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